Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill
SB 32: Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a local state of disaster; enhancing a criminal penalty.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 32 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a local state of disaster; enhancing a criminal penalty. Primary sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), José Menéndez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 15, 2025): Filed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Eckhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate