Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 856: Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 856 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities. Primary sponsor: Flores, Keith Bell (Republican), Terry Wilson (Republican), James Frank (Republican), Paul Dyson (Republican), Wes Virdell (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Keith Bell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Terry Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| James Frank | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Paul Dyson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Wes Virdell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| John Lujan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
“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
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
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