Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 872: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 872 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty. Primary sponsor: Birdwell, Cook. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdwell | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Co-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
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
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