Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 614: Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to review and refer certain cases to the office of capital and forensic writs.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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Plain-language summary
SB 614 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 13, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to review and refer certain cases to the office of capital and forensic writs. Primary sponsor: Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Jeff Leach (Republican). 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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuy Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jeff Leach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“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 passage reported
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
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