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

HB 68 — Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board on the costs of developing flood infrastructure in this state.

Last action — Left pending in committee

  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 15, 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 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    4 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left pending in committee

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

  3. Considered in public hearing

  4. Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding

  5. Read first time

  6. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (173)

173 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

finance environment transportation
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 68?
HB 68 is sponsored by Richard Peña Raymond, Dennis Paul, Eddie Morales, Don McLaughlin, AJ Louderback, Charles Cunningham, Ben Bumgarner, John Lujan, Terry Canales, Armando Martinez, and Janie Lopez.
What is the current status of HB 68?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 68?
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