Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1982 — Relating to limitations on federal authority and federal agents in this state, including the licensure of federal agents and special procedures for executing federal warrants; creating a criminal offense.

Last action — Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Summary

Relating to limitations on federal authority and federal agents in this state, including the licensure of federal agents and special procedures for executing federal warrants; creating a criminal offense.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to State Affairs

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (166)

166 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1982 do?
Relating to limitations on federal authority and federal agents in this state, including the licensure of federal agents and special procedures for executing federal warrants; creating a criminal offense.
Who sponsors HB 1982?
HB 1982 is sponsored by Wes Virdell, Andy Hopper, Briscoe Cain, Hillary Hickland, Lacey Hull, Carrie Isaac, Helen Kerwin, Mitch Little, David Lowe, Will Metcalf, Brent Money, Tom Oliverson, Nate Schatzline, Joanne Shofner, Shelby Slawson, Tony Tinderholt, Steve Toth, and Leo Wilson.
What is the current status of HB 1982?
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 1982?
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