Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill
SB 2: Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees. Primary sponsor: Charles Perry (Republican), Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Birdwell, César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Flores, Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Borris Miles (Democratic), Robert Nichols (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), King, Morgan Meyer (Republican), Joe Moody (Democratic), Terry Wilson (Republican), Drew Darby (Republican). It lists 67 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 27, 2025): House appoints conferees-reported.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 30 · Republican 60
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Carol Alvarado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Birdwell | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| César Blanco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Roland Gutierrez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Borris Miles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Robert Nichols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Royce West | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Morgan Meyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Joe Moody | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Terry Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Drew Darby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Alma Allen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 131 |
| Rafael Anchía | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Trent Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Jeff Barry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Salman Bhojani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Greg Bonnen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Brad Buckley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Angie Button | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Terry Canales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Giovanni Capriglione | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Craddick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Charles Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Pat Curry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Jay Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Mano DeAyala | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 133 |
| Paul Dyson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Erin Gámez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Stan Gerdes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Vikki Goodwin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Ryan Guillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Sam Harless | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 126 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Cas Garcia Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Donna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Lacey Hull | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stan Kitzman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Marc LaHood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 121 |
| Suleman Lalani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Stan Lambert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Jeff Leach | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Janie Lopez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Christian Manuel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Mando Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Eddie Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Matt Morgan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Sergio Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Candy Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Jared Patterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Dennis Paul | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Mary Ann Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 144 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Plesa | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ron Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Ramon Romero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Schatzline | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matt Shaheen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| John Smithee | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Senfronia Thompson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Chris Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| VanDeaver | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Denise Villalobos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Trey Wharton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Erin Zwiener | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House appoints conferees-reported
- House grants request for conf comm-reported
- House appoints conferees
- House grants request for conference committee
- Senate appoints conferees-reported
- Senate requests conference committee-reported
- Senate refuses to concur-reported
- Senate appoints conferees
- Senate requests conference committee
- Senate refuses to concur
- Read
- House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
Showing 12 most recent of 40 actions. Full history