House bill · 89R

HB 2698

Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.

Did not pass

Progress

91 days from first to latest action, across 17 recorded actions.

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

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Placed on General State Calendar
May 14, 2025 · House
Considered in Calendars
May 12, 2025 · House
Committee report sent to Calendars
May 10, 2025 · House
Committee report distributed
May 10, 2025 · House
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
May 10, 2025 · House
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Criminal Jurisprudence
May 8, 2025 · House
Vote reconsidered in committee
May 8, 2025 · House
Considered in formal meeting
May 8, 2025 · House
Reported favorably as substituted Criminal Jurisprudence
May 6, 2025 · House
Committee substitute considered in committee
May 6, 2025 · House
Considered in formal meeting
May 6, 2025 · House
Left pending in committee
Apr 15, 2025 · House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Criminal Jurisprudence
Apr 15, 2025 · House
Considered in public hearing Criminal Jurisprudence
Apr 15, 2025 · House
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Jurisprudence
Mar 18, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 18, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 12, 2025 · House

Criminal Jurisprudence
House
Referred Mar 18, 2025 · heard Apr 15, 2025 · reported after 49 days

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Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
SB 2111Relating to legal representation of indigent persons in this state and to proceedings before a magistrate including the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant.	Judith ZaffiriniD	Sent to governor	Vetoed	Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4915Relating to legal representation of indigent persons in this state and to proceedings before a magistrate including the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant.	Joe MoodyD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 13, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1083Relating to the representation of an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings in certain counties.	Royce WestD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 24, 2025Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1372Relating to access to the crime laboratory portal.	Chuy HinojosaD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1610Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.	Charles PerryR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1278Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.	Tan ParkerR	Sent to governor	Vetoed	Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor