Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 987: Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state over certain criminal actions.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 987 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state over certain criminal actions. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Mano DeAyala (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): Reported favorably as substituted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Mano DeAyala | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 133 |
| Birdwell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported favorably as substituted
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in formal meeting
- Recommitted to committee
- Point of order withdrawn
- Read 2nd time
- 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)
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