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

HB 20 — Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 15, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) on September 17, 2025.

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Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

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  • 94 sponsors

    6 primary, 88 co-sponsors signed on.

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By:AADarby, Louderback, Martinez, Barry, H.B.ANo.A20 AAAAAMcQueeney, et al.
H.B.ANo.A20 AN ACT relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions;
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to certain measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during disasters, including establishing a voluntary accreditation program for disaster relief organizations;
increasing a criminal penalty;
increasing a criminal penalty.
providing a civil cause of action.
CONSUMER PROTECTION SECTIONA2.01.AASubchapter C, Chapter 418, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 418.0431 to read as follows:
CONSUMER PROTECTION SECTIONA2.01.AAChapter 418, Government Code, is amended by adding Subchapter L to read as follows:
Sec.
SUBCHAPTER L.
A418.0431.AAEDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON IDENTIFYING AND AVOIDING FRAUDULENT CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS.
DESIGNATION PROGRAM FOR DISASTER RELIEF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Sec.A418.401.AADEFINITIONS.
The division, in consultation with the consumer protection division of the attorney general’s office, shall create and make available to the public on the respective agencies ’ Internet websites educational materials regarding identifying and avoiding fraudulent charitable solicitations during a disaster.
SECTION A2.02.AAChapter 418, Government Code, is amended by adding Subchapter L to read as follows:
H.B.ANo.A20 SUBCHAPTER L.
VOLUNTARY ACCREDITATION OF DISASTER RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS;
FRAUD HOTLINE Sec.
A418.401.AADEFINITIONS.
(1)AA"Accreditation" means the accreditation issued to a disaster relief organization under this subchapter.
(1)AA"Designation program" means the designation program established under this subchapter.
(2)AA"Accreditation program" means the accreditation program established under this subchapter.
(2)AA"Declared disaster" means:
(3)AA"Declared disaster" means:
or (C)AAa local state of disaster declared by the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision under Section 418.108.
or (C)AAa local state of disaster declared by the H.B.ANo.A20 presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision under Section 418.108.
Sec.A418.402.AAVOLUNTARY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM FOR DISASTER RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) The attorney general, in consultation with the division, shall establish and administer an accreditation program for nonprofit organizations that solicit and accept donations to provide disaster relief services during a declared disaster.
The purpose of the accreditation program is to assist the public in identifying reputable nonprofit organizations to which the public may donate to support disaster relief efforts.
(b) AAParticipation in the accreditation program is voluntary.
A nonprofit organization is not required to obtain accreditation under the program to solicit or accept donations in response to a declared disaster.
H.B.ANo.A20 Sec.A418.403.AAELIGIBILITY FOR ACCREDITATION.
(a) The attorney general, in consultation with the division and the Texas Nonprofit Council established under Chapter 550, shall by rule establish:
(1)AAeligibility criteria that a nonprofit organization must meet and maintain to qualify for an accreditation;
(2)AAprocedures for evaluating accreditation applications;
(3)AAprocedures for renewal and revocation of accreditations;
and (4)AAprocedures for ensuring the data privacy and security of applicant information.
(b)AAThe attorney general may also consult with the emergency management council for purposes of adopting rules under this section.
A418.404.AAAPPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION.
A418.402.AADESIGNATION PROGRAM FOR DISASTER RELIEF DONATIONS;
A nonprofit organization may apply for an accreditation in the form and manner prescribed by the attorney general.
DESIGNATION NOT REQUIRED.
Sec.A418.405.AAPUBLIC REGISTRY;
(a) The secretary of state shall establish and administer a designation program for political subdivisions in this state to designate a nonprofit organization or financial institution to solicit and accept donations for disaster relief efforts during a declared disaster threatening the political subdivision.
SEAL.
(b)AAThe purpose of the designation program is to assist the residents of each political subdivision of this state in identifying a reputable nonprofit organization or financial institution to which the residents may donate to support disaster relief efforts during a declared disaster threatening the political subdivision.
(a) The attorney general shall maintain and regularly update a public registry of nonprofit organizations accredited under this subchapter on the attorney general’s Internet website.
(c)AAA nonprofit organization or financial institution is not required to receive a designation under the designation program to solicit or accept donations in response to a declared disaster.
(b) AAThe attorney general shall prescribe and approve a seal that may be used and displayed by a nonprofit organization accredited under this subchapter.
Sec.A418.403.AADESIGNATION APPROVAL.
(c) AAThe attorney general shall ensure the registry H.B.ANo.A20 maintained under Subsection (a) and any materials used by an accredited nonprofit organization to display the seal prescribed by the attorney general under Subsection (b) include a clear and conspicuous statement that accreditation under this subchapter is voluntary and does not constitute this state’s endorsement or approval of the organization.
(a) Each political subdivision in this state shall select and submit to the secretary of state in the manner prescribed by the secretary of state a nonprofit organization or financial institution the political subdivision proposes to designate under this subchapter to solicit and accept disaster relief donations during a declared disaster threatening the political subdivision.
Sec.A418.406.AACONSIDERATION OF ACCREDITATION STATUS IN CERTAIN APPLICATIONS FOR STATE MONEY.
(b) AAThe secretary of state shall develop guidelines for approving a nonprofit organization or financial institution a H.B.ANo.A20 political subdivision submits for designation under Subsection (a).
Notwithstanding any other law, a state or local government entity administering a grant or other program that provides state money to support mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, or other relief efforts in response to a declared disaster may consider a nonprofit organization ’s accreditation status under this subchapter when evaluating the organization ’s application for state money under the grant or other program.
A418.407.AATRANSPARENCY AND REPORTING.
A418.404.AANOTICE OF DESIGNATION.
The attorney general, in consultation with the division and the Texas Nonprofit Council established under Chapter 550, shall by rule establish reporting and transparency standards for nonprofit organizations accredited under this subchapter.
(a) Each political subdivision shall include in the political subdivision s emergency management plan the name of the nonprofit organization or financial institution approved for designation under the designation program.
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(b)AAEach political subdivision shall, on the political subdivision s Internet website, publish:
A418.408.AAVOLUNTEER EFFORTS.
(1)AAthe name of and contact information for the nonprofit organization or financial institution approved for designation under the designation program;
A state or local government entity may not prohibit or otherwise prevent volunteer efforts during a declared disaster based solely on a nonprofit organization ’s lack of accreditation under this subchapter.
and (2)AAinformation to assist individuals in avoiding fraudulent charitable solicitations during a declared disaster.
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SECTIONA2.02.AAAs soon as practicable after the effective date of this Act, the secretary of state shall adopt rules to implement Subchapter L, Chapter 418, Government Code, as added by this article.
A418.409.AAFRAUD HOTLINE.
(a) The attorney general shall operate a telephone hotline during each declared disaster for submission of reports of a suspected:
H.B.ANo.A20 (1)AAfraudulent Internet website or nonprofit organization soliciting charitable donations;
and (2)AAoffense under Section 31.03(e)(4)(H) or 32.61, Penal Code.
(b)AAThe attorney general shall:
(1)AAmaintain a record of each report submitted under this section;
(2)AAreview each submitted report of a suspected fraud to determine whether an investigation is warranted;
(3)AAinvestigate each credible report of a suspected fraud, regardless of the total number of similar complaints submitted;
(4)AArefer any report of a suspected fraud involving a potential criminal offense to an appropriate law enforcement authority;
and (5)AAprovide aggregate, non-identifying information to the public on the number and types of reports submitted through the hotline during each declared disaster after the conclusion of the disaster.
Sec.A418.410.AADATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY.
(a) The attorney general by rule shall ensure any personal or organizational information compiled under this subchapter is:
(1)AAlimited to information necessary to determine a nonprofit organization ’s eligibility for initial accreditation and to maintain accreditation;
and (2)AAcollected in the least intrusive manner possible.
(b) AAThe attorney general shall provide to each nonprofit H.B.ANo.A20 organization applying for accreditation clear notice describing:
(1)AAthe specific types of information collected;
(2)AAthe purposes for which the collected information will be used;
and (3)AAwhether and with whom the collected information will be shared.
(c)AAInformation collected under this subchapter may not be:
(1)AAused for any purpose other than a purpose related to a nonprofit organization s accreditation;
(2)AAsold, rented, or otherwise provided to a third party for commercial purposes;
or (3)AAshared with another governmental entity except as required by law or for a purpose directly related to administration of the accreditation program.
(d)AAThe attorney general shall establish and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical protections to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information collected under this subchapter, including protections for the secure storage, transmission, and disposal of collected information.
(e)AAThe attorney general shall publish in a publicly accessible location on the attorney general s Internet website a description of the data management practices for the accreditation program, including:
(1)AAthe categories of information collected from each nonprofit organization applicant;
(2)AAauthorized uses of the collected information;
H.B.ANo.A20 (3)AAthe length of time the collected information is retained;
and (4)AAthe measures in place to protect the collected information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Sec.A418.411.AAREPORT TO LEGISLATURE.
The attorney general shall submit to the legislature an annual report evaluating the operation of the accreditation program under this subchapter, including:
(1)AAthe number of nonprofit organizations accredited;
(2)AAuse and public recognition of the accreditation seal prescribed by the attorney general;
(3)AAany impact the program may have on charitable giving during a declared disaster, to the extent data is available;
(4)AAany impact on nonprofit organizations in this state, including participation rates, administrative burden, and perceived benefits or challenges of accreditation;
and (5)AAlegislative recommendations for improvements to the program.
SECTIONA2.03.AAAs soon as practicable after the effective date of this Act, the attorney general, in consultation with the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas Nonprofit Council established under Chapter 550, Government Code, shall adopt rules to implement Subchapter L, Chapter 418, Government Code, as added by this article.
CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DISASTER SCAMS SECTION A3.01.AASection 31.03, Penal Code, is amended by amending Subsection (e) and adding Subsection (f-3) to read as H.B.ANo.A20 follows:
CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DISASTER SCAMS SECTIONA3.01.AASection 31.03, Penal Code, is amended by amending Subsection (e) and adding Subsection (f-3) to read as follows:
(e) AAExcept as otherwise provided by this section [Subsections (f) and (f-1)], an offense under this section is:
(e)AAExcept as otherwise provided by this section [Subsections (f) and (f-1)], an offense under this section is:
(A)AAthe value of the property stolen is $100 or more but less than $750;
H.B.ANo.A20 (A)AAthe value of the property stolen is $100 or more but less than $750;
(D)AAthe value of the property stolen is less than $2,500 and the defendant has been previously convicted two or more H.B.ANo.A20 times of any grade of theft;
(D)AAthe value of the property stolen is less than $2,500 and the defendant has been previously convicted two or more times of any grade of theft;
(ii)AAbronze;
H.B.ANo.A20 (ii)AAbronze;
or H.B.ANo.A20 (C)AAa controlled substance, having a value of less than $150,000, if stolen from:
or (C)AAa controlled substance, having a value of less than $150,000, if stolen from:
or (ii)AAa vehicle owned or operated by a wholesale distributor of prescription drugs;
or (ii)AAa vehicle owned or operated by a H.B.ANo.A20 wholesale distributor of prescription drugs;
(ii)AAthe governor under Section 418.014, H.B.ANo.A20 Government Code;
(ii)AAthe governor under Section 418.014, Government Code;
SECTION A3.03.AASubchapter D, Chapter 32, Penal Code, is amended by adding Section 32.61 to read as follows:
SECTION A3.03.AASubchapter D, Chapter 32, Penal Code, is H.B.ANo.A20 amended by adding Section 32.61 to read as follows:
Sec.A32.61.AAMALICIOUS SOLICITATION OF DISASTER VICTIM OR FOR DISASTER RESPONSE OR RECOVERY.
Sec.
A32.61.AAMALICIOUS SOLICITATION OF DISASTER VICTIM OR FOR DISASTER RESPONSE OR RECOVERY.
(2)AAsolicits donations on behalf of a donee with the H.B.ANo.A20 intent to retain the donations instead of delivering the donations to the donee on whose behalf the donations were solicited;
(2)AAsolicits donations on behalf of a donee with the intent to retain the donations instead of delivering the donations to the donee on whose behalf the donations were solicited;
(A)AAproviding services to the victim that are related to disaster response or recovery, including debris removal or transportation;
(A)AAproviding services to the victim that are related to disaster response or recovery, including debris removal H.B.ANo.A20 or transportation;
(d)AANotwithstanding Subsection (c), an offense under Subsection (b)(1), (2), or (3) is a felony of the first degree if the person fabricated an accreditation seal described by Section 418.405, Government Code.
(d)AANotwithstanding Subsection (c), an offense under Subsection (b)(1), (2), or (3) is a felony of the first degree if the person fabricated a designation described by Subchapter L, Chapter 418, Government Code.
(e) AAAn offense under Subsection (b)(4) is a felony of the first degree.
(e)AAAn offense under Subsection (b)(4) is a felony of the first degree.
(f) AAIf conduct that constitutes an offense under this H.B.ANo.A20 section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section or the other law, or both.
(f) AAIf conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section or the other law, or both.
An offense committed before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the offense was committed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose.
An offense committed before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the H.B.ANo.A20 date the offense was committed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose.
LIABILITY FOR MALICIOUS SOLICITATION DURING DISASTER Sec.A100D.001.AADEFINITION.
LIABILITY FOR MALICIOUS SOLICITATION DURING DISASTER Sec.
A100D.001.AADEFINITION.
(a) A court shall award a donee or donee s estate who prevails in an action brought under this chapter:
(a) A court shall award a donee or donee’s estate who prevails in an action brought under this chapter:
and H.B.ANo.A20 (2)AAreasonable and necessary attorney s fees.
and (2)AAreasonable and necessary attorney s fees.
(c)AANothing in this section prevents a donee, donee’ s estate, donor, or donor s estate from pursuing a claim for exemplary damages under Chapter 41 for the defendant ’s malicious solicitation during a disaster.
H.B.ANo.A20 (c)AANothing in this section prevents a donee, donee’ s estate, donor, or donor s estate from pursuing a claim for exemplary damages under Chapter 41 for the defendant ’s malicious solicitation during a disaster.
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H.B.ANo.A20 ______________________________ ______________________________ AAAAPresident of the Senate Speaker of the HouseAAAAAA I certify that H.B.
No.
20 was passed by the House on August 21, 2025, by the following vote:
AAYeas 135, Nays 0, 1 present, not voting;
and that the House concurred in Senate amendments to H.B.
No.
20 on September 3, 2025, by the following vote:AAYeas 129, Nays 0, 1 present, not voting.
______________________________ Chief Clerk of the HouseAAA I certify that H.B.
No.
20 was passed by the Senate, with amendments, on September 3, 2025, by the following vote:
AAYeas 26, Nays 0.
______________________________ Secretary of the SenateAAA APPROVED:
__________________ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADateAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAA __________________ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGovernorAAAAAAA 11
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  2. Signed by the Governor

  3. Sent to the Governor

  4. Signed in the Senate

  5. Signed in the House

  6. Reported enrolled

  7. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported

  8. Text of Senate Amendment(s)

  9. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  10. Record vote

  11. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)

  12. Senate Amendments Analysis distributed

  13. Senate Amendments distributed

  14. Senate passage as amended reported

  15. Record vote

  16. Passed

  17. Read 3rd time

  18. Record vote

  19. Three day rule suspended

  20. Vote recorded in Journal

  21. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

  22. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

  23. Committee report printed and distributed

  24. Reported favorably as substituted

  25. Co-sponsor authorized

  26. Vote taken in committee

  27. Considered in public hearing

  28. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  29. Ordered not printed

  30. Posting rule suspended

  31. Co-sponsor authorized

  32. Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

  33. Read first time

  34. Received from the House

  35. Reported engrossed

  36. Reason for vote recorded in Journal

  37. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  38. Record vote

  39. Passed

  40. Read 3rd time

  41. Record vote

  42. Passed to engrossment as amended

  43. Amended

  44. Amended

  45. Read 2nd time

  46. Placed on Major State Calendar

  47. Considered in Calendars

  48. Committee report sent to Calendars

  49. Committee report distributed

  50. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  51. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  52. Considered in formal meeting

  53. Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding

  54. Read first time

  55. Filed

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Votes

passage

Passed 136 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1360015
Total 1360015
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (151)
Member Party Vote
Present — Not Voting
Speaker — Not Voting
Harris(C — Not Voting
Absent — Not Voting
Jones — Not Voting
Perez — Not Voting
Davis — Not Voting
Garcia — Not Voting
Jones — Not Voting
Morales — Not Voting
Simmon — Not Voting
AJ Louderback — Yea
Alan Schoolcraft — Yea
Alma Allen — Yea
Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos — Not Voting
Andy Hopper — Yea
Angelia Orr — Yea
Angie Button — Yea
Armando Martinez — Yea
Armando Walle — Yea
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins — Not Voting
Ben Bumgarner — Yea
Brad Buckley — Yea
Brent Money — Yea
Brian Harrison — Yea
Briscoe Cain — Yea
Brooks Landgraf — Yea
Candy Noble — Yea
Carl Tepper — Yea
Caroline Fairly — Yea
Carrie Isaac — Yea
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez — Yea
Cecil Bell — Yea
Charles Cunningham — Yea
Charlie Geren — Yea
Chris Turner — Yea
Christian Manuel — Yea
Claudia Ordaz — Not Voting
Cody Vasut — Yea
Cole Hefner — Yea
Dade Phelan — Yea
Daniel Alders — Yea
David Lowe — Yea
David Spiller — Yea
Denise Villalobos — Yea
Dennis Paul — Yea
Diego Bernal — Yea
Don McLaughlin — Yea
Donna Howard — Yea
Drew Darby — Yea
Eddie Morales — Yea
Ellen Troxclair — Yea
Erin Gámez — Yea
Erin Zwiener — Yea
Garcia Hernandez — Yea
Gary Gates — Yea
Gary VanDeaver — Yea
Gene Wu — Yea
Gina Hinojosa — Yea
Giovanni Capriglione — Yea
Greg Bonnen — Yea
Harold V. Dutton, Jr. — Yea
Harris Davila — Yea
Helen Kerwin — Yea
Hillary Hickland — Yea
J. M. Lozano — Yea
James B. Frank — Yea
James Talarico — Yea
Janie Lopez — Yea
Janis Holt — Yea
Jared Patterson — Yea
Jay Dean — Yea
Jeff Barry — Yea
Jeff Leach — Yea
Jessica González — Yea
Joanne Shofner — Yea
Joe Moody — Yea
John Bryant — Yea
John Bucy III — Yea
John Lujan — Yea
John McQueeney — Yea
John Smithee — Yea
Jon Rosenthal — Yea
Katrina Pierson — Yea
Keith Bell — Yea
Keresa Richardson — Yea
Lacey Hull — Yea
Leo Wilson — Yea
Linda Garcia — Yea
Liz Campos — Not Voting
Mano DeAyala — Yea
Marc LaHood — Yea
Mark Dorazio — Yea
Mary Ann Perez — Yea
Mary E. González — Yea
Matt Morgan — Yea
Matt Shaheen — Yea
Mihaela Plesa — Yea
Mike Olcott — Yea
Mike Schofield — Yea
Mitch Little — Yea
Molly Cook — Yea
Morales Shaw — Yea
Morgan Meyer — Yea
Nate Schatzline — Yea
Nathan Johnson — Yea
Nicole Collier — Yea
Oscar Longoria — Yea
Pat Curry — Yea
Paul Dyson — Yea
Pete Flores — Yea
Phil King — Yea
Philip Cortez — Yea
R. D. "Bobby" Guerra — Yea
Rafael Anchía — Yea
Ramon Romero, Jr. — Yea
Ray Lopez — Yea
Rhetta Bowers — Yea
Richard Hayes — Yea
Richard Peña Raymond — Yea
Ron Reynolds — Yea
Ryan Guillen — Yea
Salman Bhojani — Yea
Sam Harless — Yea
Senfronia Thompson — Yea
Sergio Muñoz, Jr. — Yea
Shelby Slawson — Yea
Shelley Luther — Yea
Sheryl Cole — Yea
Stan Gerdes — Yea
Stan Kitzman — Yea
Stan Lambert — Yea
Steve Toth — Yea
Suleman Lalani — Yea
Terri Leo Wilson — Yea
Terry Canales — Yea
Thresa "Terry" Meza — Yea
Todd Hunter — Yea
Tom Craddick — Yea
Tom Oliverson — Yea
Toni Rose — Yea
Tony Tinderholt — Yea
Trent Ashby — Yea
Trey Martinez Fischer — Yea
Trey Wharton — Yea
Valoree Swanson — Yea
Vikki Goodwin — Yea
Ward Johnson — Yea
Wes Virdell — Yea
Will Metcalf — Yea
Yvonne Davis — Yea

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Who sponsors HB 20?
HB 20 is sponsored by Leo Wilson, Angie Button, Ben Bumgarner, Brad Buckley, Greg Bonnen, Salman Bhojani, Keith Bell, Cecil Bell, Trent Ashby, Rafael Anchía, Alma Allen, Daniel Alders, John McQueeney, Jeff Barry, Armando Martinez, AJ Louderback, Drew Darby, Judith Zaffirini, Kevin Sparks, José Menéndez, Lois Kolkhorst, Johnson, Adam Hinojosa, Bob Hall, Donna Campbell, César Blanco, Charles Perry, Erin Zwiener, Terri Leo Wilson, Trey Wharton, Denise Villalobos, Cody Vasut, Gary VanDeaver, Chris Turner, Steve Toth, Senfronia Thompson, Valoree Swanson, David Spiller, John Smithee, Shelby Slawson, Joanne Shofner, Matt Shaheen, Nate Schatzline, Ramon Romero, Jr., Ron Reynolds, Richard Peña Raymond, Katrina Pierson, Dennis Paul, Angelia Orr, Tom Oliverson, Candy Noble, Sergio Muñoz, Jr., Matt Morgan, Ken King, Eddie Morales, Morgan Meyer, Will Metcalf, Christian Manuel, Shelley Luther, John Lujan, Janie Lopez, Jeff Leach, Brooks Landgraf, Stan Lambert, Suleman Lalani, Marc LaHood, Stan Kitzman, Helen Kerwin, Todd Hunter, Lacey Hull, Donna Howard, Hillary Hickland, Richard Hayes, Cody Harris, Sam Harless, Ryan Guillen, Stan Gerdes, Erin Gámez, Paul Dyson, Mano DeAyala, Jay Dean, Pat Curry, Charles Cunningham, Tom Craddick, Giovanni Capriglione, Terry Canales, Briscoe Cain, Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, Caroline Harris Davila, David Cook, Penny Morales Shaw, Mihaela Plesa, and Gina Hinojosa.
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