Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 2959: Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2959 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month. Primary sponsor: José Menéndez (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
- Vote recorded in Journal
- Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
- Laid before the Senate
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