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

SB 32 — Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a local state of disaster; enhancing a criminal penalty.

Last action — Filed

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

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed

  2. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 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 SB 32?
SB 32 is sponsored by José Menéndez and Sarah Eckhardt.
What is the current status of SB 32?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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