House bill · 89R

HB 2244

Relating to a prohibition on state contracts to purchase electric vehicles and related components produced in scrutinized countries; authorizing a civil penalty.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Jan 29
Referred to committee
Mar 14
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Mar 14, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 14, 2025 · House
Filed
Jan 29, 2025 · House

Authors

Briscoe CainR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Mar 14, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Intergovernmental Relations Purchasing: State State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Bill text

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