Bill Commons

TX HB 59

died on adjournment

Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables in certain counties.

Texas · 891 · lower

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Did TX HB 59 pass?

No. TX HB 59 died when the 891 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-07-14): Filed

What is TX HB 59 about?

TX HB 59 is a bill in the 891 titled “Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables in certain counties.”.

Who sponsors TX HB 59?

Schofield is the primary sponsor of TX HB 59.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-07-14 — Filed
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Schofieldprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-07-14

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Related bills

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Official source

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=891&Bill=HB59

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