Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4714 — Relating to the testing of evidence for controlled substances by the Department of Public Safety.

Last action — Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM

  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 the testing of evidence for controlled substances by the Department of Public Safety.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4714 do?
Relating to the testing of evidence for controlled substances by the Department of Public Safety.
Who sponsors HB 4714?
HB 4714 is sponsored by Andy Hopper and Richard Hayes.
What is the current status of HB 4714?
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 4714?
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