House bill · 892

HB 228

Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by certain entities.

Progress

2 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Aug 18
Referred to committee
Aug 20
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Aug 20, 2025 · House
Read first time
Aug 20, 2025 · House
Filed
Aug 18, 2025 · House

Authors

and 3 coauthors or sponsors

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Shelley Luther cosponsorR
Richard Hayes cosponsorR
Tom Craddick cosponsorR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Aug 20, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Ethics Political Subdivisions State Finances: Management & Control

Bill text

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