Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 2734 — Relating to public assistance program fraud; creating a criminal offense.

Last action — Returned to committee: May 9 2025 11:40PM

  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 public assistance program fraud; creating a criminal offense.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Returned to committee

  2. Point of order sustained

  3. Read 2nd time

  4. Placed on General State Calendar

  5. Considered in Calendars

  6. Committee report sent to Calendars

  7. Committee report distributed

  8. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  9. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  10. Considered in formal meeting

  11. Left pending in committee

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

  13. Considered in public hearing

  14. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  15. Referred to Human Services

  16. Read first time

  17. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2734 do?
Relating to public assistance program fraud; creating a criminal offense.
Who sponsors HB 2734?
HB 2734 is sponsored by Janis Holt, Mike Olcott, and Joanne Shofner.
What is the current status of HB 2734?
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 2734?
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