Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 739: Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 739 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications. Primary sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Salman Bhojani (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Salman Bhojani | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Filed without the Governor's signature
- 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
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