House bill · 89R

HB 4716

Relating to the authority of filing and foreign filing entities to transact business in this state and the authority of the attorney general to investigate those entities.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 12
Referred to committee
Apr 3
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 Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Trade, Workforce and Economic Development
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 12, 2025 · House

Authors

and 4 coauthors or sponsors

Andy HopperR

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Helen Kerwin cosponsorR
Richard Hayes cosponsorR
Ben Bumgarner cosponsorR
Joanne Shofner cosponsorR

In committee

Trade, Workforce and Economic Development
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Corporations & Associations Crimes: Miscellaneous

Bill text

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