House bill · 89R

HB 2792

Relating to a study on capital punishment in this state and to a moratorium on executions.

Did not pass

Progress

34 days from first to latest action, across 3 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.

Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.

Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
HB 1871Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.	Paul DysonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1937Relating to the testing of evidence containing biological materials in capital cases.	Chuy HinojosaD	Sent to governor	Vetoed	Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 990Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder.	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 507Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.	Barbara Gervin-HawkinsD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 476Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.	Mayes MiddletonR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 1, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 2777Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.	Toni RoseD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 6, 2025Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.