Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: To Executive

HB 2001 — Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain misuse of official information, including misuse of official information that results in certain net pecuniary gains.

Last action — Effective on 9/1/25

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 22, 2025. It awaits signature.

Signed by Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) on June 20, 2025.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain misuse of official information, including misuse of official information that results in certain net pecuniary gains.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 39.06, Penal Code.

  • Section 39.06, Penal Code

    (f) → (g) (g) If the commission of an offense under this section results in a net pecuniary gain to the person committing the offense, the offense is: (1) a felony of the third degree if the net pecuniary gain is less than $150,000; (2) a felony of the second degree if the net pecuniary gain is $150,000 or more but less than $300,000; or (3) a felony of the first degree if the net pecuniary gain is $300,000 or more.

    amended

Action History

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

  2. Signed by the Governor

  3. Sent to the Governor

  4. Signed in the Senate

  5. Signed in the House

  6. Reported enrolled

  7. Senate passage reported

  8. Record vote

  9. Passed

  10. Read 3rd time

  11. Record vote

  12. Three day rule suspended

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

  15. Vote recorded in Journal

  16. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

  17. Placed on intent calendar

  18. Co-sponsor authorized

  19. Committee report printed and distributed

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

  21. Vote taken in committee

  22. Testimony taken in committee

  23. Considered in public hearing

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  25. Referred to Criminal Justice

  26. Read first time

  27. Received from the House

  28. Reported engrossed

  29. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  30. Record vote

  31. Passed

  32. Read 3rd time

  33. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  34. Record vote

  35. Passed to engrossment

  36. Read 2nd time

  37. Placed on General State Calendar

  38. Considered in Calendars

  39. Committee report sent to Calendars

  40. Committee report distributed

  41. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  42. Reported favorably as substituted

  43. Committee substitute considered in committee

  44. Considered in public hearing

  45. Returned to committee

  46. Point of order sustained

  47. Read 2nd time

  48. Placed on General State Calendar

  49. Considered in Calendars

  50. Committee report sent to Calendars

  51. Committee report distributed

  52. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  53. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  54. Considered in public hearing

  55. Left pending in committee

  56. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  57. Considered in public hearing

  58. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  59. Referred to State Affairs

  60. Read first time

  61. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2001 do?
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain misuse of official information, including misuse of official information that results in certain net pecuniary gains.
Who sponsors HB 2001?
HB 2001 is sponsored by Morgan Meyer, Rafael Anchía, Mihaela Plesa, Ken King, and Eddie Morales.
What is the current status of HB 2001?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 22, 2025. It awaits signature.
Where can I track HB 2001?
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