Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 992: Relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 992 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services. Primary sponsor: Robert Nichols (Republican), King. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Nichols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- 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
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
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