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

HB 253 — Relating to the establishment of the Institute for Animal Health Research and Response at Texas A&M University.

Last action — Committee report sent to Calendars

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Committee report sent to Calendars

  2. Committee report distributed

  3. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  4. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  5. Considered in formal meeting

  6. Referred to Agriculture & Livestock

  7. Read first time

  8. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 253?
HB 253 is sponsored by Ryan Guillen, Brad Buckley, and Stan Kitzman.
What is the current status of HB 253?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 253?
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