Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill
SB 67: Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a local state of disaster; enhancing a criminal penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 67 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 5, 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: José Menéndez (Democratic), Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 6, 2025): Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select.
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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 | Primary 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 Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate