Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 2878: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2878 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Primary sponsor: Bryan Hughes (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican), Eddie Morales (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2025): Vetoed by the Governor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Jeff Leach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Eddie Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Vetoed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
- Record vote
- House adopts conference committee report
- Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
- Record vote
- Senate adopts conference committee report
- Co-author authorized
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