HB 257 is sponsored by Wes Virdell, Ellen Troxclair, Tony Tinderholt, Matt Shaheen, Mike Olcott, Candy Noble, Matt Morgan, Brent Money, AJ Louderback, Marc LaHood, Andy Hopper, Hillary Hickland, Richard Hayes, Leo Wilson, Cecil Bell, Cody Harris, Jeff Leach, Mitch Little, Stan Gerdes, Briscoe Cain, and David Cook.

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Texas 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 257 — Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence.

Last action August 04, 2025 — Filed

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This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

August 04, 2025
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5 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 257?: HB 257 is sponsored by Wes Virdell, Ellen Troxclair, Tony Tinderholt, Matt Shaheen, Mike Olcott, Candy Noble, Matt Morgan, Brent Money, AJ Louderback, Marc LaHood, Andy Hopper, Hillary Hickland, Richard Hayes, Leo Wilson, Cecil Bell, Cody Harris, Jeff Leach, Mitch Little, Stan Gerdes, Briscoe Cain, and David Cook.
What is the current status of HB 257?: This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 257
Jurisdiction: Texas
Session: 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)
Type: Bill
Introduced: August 04, 2025
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Cody Harris

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