House bill · 89R

HB 1479

Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Nov 26
Referred to committee
Mar 11
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 Higher Education Higher Education
Mar 11, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 11, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 26, 2024 · House

Authors

and 2 coauthors or sponsors

Briscoe CainR

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Wes Virdell cosponsorR
Brent Money cosponsorR

In committee

Higher Education
House
Referred Mar 11, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Higher: Institutions & Programs Religion

Bill text

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