Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 893: Relating to criminal offenses for creating and distributing certain misleading images, audio recordings, and videos; creating a criminal offense.
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 893 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to criminal offenses for creating and distributing certain misleading images, audio recordings, and videos; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Johnson. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): Referred to Elections.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“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 Elections
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
- Vote recorded in Journal
- Passed to engrossment as amended
- Vote recorded in Journal
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