Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 239 — Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty.

Last action — Referred to State Affairs: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.

Summary

Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to State Affairs

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 82 co-sponsors · 101 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (82)

Not signed on (101)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 239 do?
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty.
Who sponsors HB 239?
HB 239 is sponsored by Cecil Bell, Charles Cunningham, Gary Gates, Hillary Hickland, Stan Lambert, Mitch Little, Don McLaughlin, Tom Oliverson, Matt Shaheen, Ellen Troxclair, David Cook, Valoree Swanson, Greg Bonnen, Jeff Leach, Will Metcalf, Cody Harris, Daniel Alders, Trent Ashby, Jeff Barry, Keith Bell, Brad Buckley, Ben Bumgarner, Briscoe Cain, Giovanni Capriglione, Tom Craddick, Pat Curry, Drew Darby, Jay Dean, Mano DeAyala, Mark Dorazio, Paul Dyson, Caroline Fairly, James B. Frank, Stan Gerdes, Ryan Guillen, Sam Harless, Caroline Harris Davila, Brian Harrison, Richard Hayes, Cole Hefner, Janis Holt, Andy Hopper, Lacey Hull, Carrie Isaac, Helen Kerwin, Stan Kitzman, Marc LaHood, Brooks Landgraf, Sergio Muñoz, Jr., Wilson, Janie Lopez, AJ Louderback, David Lowe, J. M. Lozano, John Lujan, Shelley Luther, John McQueeney, Morgan Meyer, Brent Money, Matt Morgan, Candy Noble, Mike Olcott, Angelia Orr, Jared Patterson, Dennis Paul, Dade Phelan, Katrina Pierson, Keresa Richardson, Nate Schatzline, Alan Schoolcraft, Joanne Shofner, Shelby Slawson, John Smithee, David Spiller, Carl Tepper, Tony Tinderholt, Steve Toth, Gary VanDeaver, Cody Vasut, Denise Villalobos, Wes Virdell, Trey Wharton, and Leo Wilson.
What is the current status of HB 239?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. 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.
Where can I track HB 239?
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