Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 217: Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 217 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee. Primary sponsor: Royce West (Democratic), Harold Dutton (Democratic), Lauren Simmons (Democratic), Penny Morales Shaw (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce West | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Harold Dutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
| Lauren Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Borris Miles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Laid out as postponed business
- Postponed
- Laid out as postponed business
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