Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5597 — Relating to the definition of a Galveston County Port.

Last action — Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 definition of a Galveston County Port.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

  2. Considered in public hearing

  3. Left pending in committee

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

  5. Considered in public hearing

  6. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  7. Posting rule suspended

  8. Referred to Transportation

  9. Read first time

  10. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (180)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5597 do?
Relating to the definition of a Galveston County Port.
Who sponsors HB 5597?
HB 5597 is sponsored by Briscoe Cain, Terry Canales, Janis Holt, and Leo Wilson.
What is the current status of HB 5597?
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 5597?
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