Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 840: Relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.

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Introduced
In committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Enacted

Last official action: June 20, 2025 ·Record last updated: Oct 22, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC

Plain-language summary

SB 840 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy. Primary sponsor: Bryan Hughes (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), Daniel Alders (Republican), Sheryl Cole (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 13

Name	Role	Party	Chamber	District
Bryan Hughes	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	1
Cole Hefner	Primary sponsor	Republican	House	5
Daniel Alders	Primary sponsor	Republican	House	6
Sheryl Cole	Primary sponsor	Democratic	House	46
Trent Ashby	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	9
Giovanni Capriglione	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	98
Charles Cunningham	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	127
Pat Curry	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	56
James Frank	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	69
Gary Gates	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	28
Mary González	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	75
Hillary Hickland	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	55
Janie Lopez	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	37
Tan Parker	Co-sponsor	Republican	Senate	12
David Spiller	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	68
James Talarico	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	50
Chris Turner	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	101

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

June 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
June 20, 2025Signed by the Governor
May 28, 2025Sent to the Governor
May 28, 2025Signed in the House
May 27, 2025Signed in the Senate
May 27, 2025Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
May 26, 2025Reported enrolled
May 26, 2025Record vote
May 26, 2025Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
May 26, 2025Read
May 26, 2025House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
May 21, 2025House passage as amended reported

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Key facts

Bill: SB 840
Chamber: Senate
Introduced: January 17, 2025
Stage: Enacted
Last action: June 20, 2025

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