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House bill · 89R

HB 4294

Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices; authorizing a civil penalty.

Did not pass

Progress

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

  1. Filed

    Mar 11

  2. Referred to committee

    Apr 1

  3. Heard in committee

    Stopped here

  4. Reported from committee

  5. Passed first chamber

  6. Passed second chamber

  7. Sent to governor

  8. Became law

HouseApr

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.

  1. Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development International Relations & Economic Development

    Apr 1, 2025 · House

  2. Read first time

    Apr 1, 2025 · House

  3. Filed

    Mar 11, 2025 · House

Authors

In committee

Topics

Business & Commerce: GeneralCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesConsumer ProtectionElectronic Information SystemsFamily: Parent & ChildMinors: Health & SafetyUtilities: Telecommunications

Bill text

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HB 2963Relating to diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic equipment.Giovanni CapriglioneRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 12Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.Brandon CreightonRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2420Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.Angela PaxtonRBecame lawBecame lawMay 27, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 1447Relating to standards adopted by the Texas Education Agency regarding the use of electronic devices and software applications by public schools.José MenéndezDPassed first chamberDid not passMay 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2637Relating to disclosures about certain automated posts on social media platforms; providing a civil penalty.Nathan JohnsonDPassed first chamberDid not passMay 22, 2025Reported favorably as substituted
HB 421Relating to the creation of certain explicit deep fake material; providing a private cause of action.Mary GonzálezDPassed first chamberDid not passApr 30, 2025Referred to Criminal Justice
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