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

HR 58 — Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives to remove the political party restriction on the vice-chair of a standing committee and to provide that the vice-chair of a committee does not receive a separate budget for that position.

Last action — Referred to House Administration

  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 20, 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.

  • 49 sponsors

    3 primary, 46 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to House Administration

  2. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 46 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (46)

Not signed on (135)

135 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 HR 58?
HR 58 is sponsored by Leo Wilson, Wes Virdell, Denise Villalobos, Cody Vasut, Ellen Troxclair, Tony Tinderholt, Valoree Swanson, John Smithee, Shelby Slawson, Joanne Shofner, Alan Schoolcraft, Nate Schatzline, Keresa Richardson, Katrina Pierson, Dennis Paul, Angelia Orr, Tom Oliverson, Mike Olcott, Candy Noble, Matt Morgan, Brent Money, Don McLaughlin, Shelley Luther, John Lujan, J. M. Lozano, David Lowe, AJ Louderback, Janie Lopez, Marc LaHood, Helen Kerwin, Carrie Isaac, Andy Hopper, Janis Holt, Hillary Hickland, Sam Harless, Stan Gerdes, Gary Gates, Paul Dyson, Mark Dorazio, Pat Curry, Charles Cunningham, Briscoe Cain, Ben Bumgarner, Cecil Bell, Daniel Alders, Mitch Little, Richard Hayes, David Cook, and Caroline Harris Davila.
What is the current status of HR 58?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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