Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 162 — Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a political subdivision to acquire property outside the political subdivision's boundaries.

Last action — Filed

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 33 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (33)

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 162?
HB 162 is sponsored by Trey Wharton, Ellen Troxclair, Steve Toth, Tony Tinderholt, Valoree Swanson, Shelby Slawson, Joanne Shofner, Alan Schoolcraft, Keresa Richardson, Tom Oliverson, Mike Olcott, Don McLaughlin, Christian Manuel, Shelley Luther, David Lowe, AJ Louderback, Janie Lopez, Mitch Little, Helen Kerwin, Todd Hunter, Andy Hopper, Janis Holt, Ryan Guillen, Stan Gerdes, Caroline Fairly, Mark Dorazio, Briscoe Cain, Ben Bumgarner, Brad Buckley, Keith Bell, Cecil Bell, Trent Ashby, Daniel Alders, Wes Virdell, Mike Schofield, Cole Hefner, Cody Harris, and Brent Money.
What is the current status of HB 162?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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