House bill · 89R

HB 4915

Relating to legal representation of indigent persons in this state and to proceedings before a magistrate including the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant.

Did not pass

Progress

61 days from first to latest action, across 15 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 13
Referred to committee
Apr 3
Heard in committee
Apr 29
Reported from committee
May 6
Passed first chamber
Stopped here
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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.

Placed on General State Calendar
May 13, 2025 · House
Considered in Calendars
May 11, 2025 · House
Committee report sent to Calendars
May 10, 2025 · House
Committee report distributed
May 9, 2025 · House
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
May 9, 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 29, 2025 · House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Criminal Jurisprudence
Apr 29, 2025 · House
Committee substitute considered in committee
Apr 29, 2025 · House
Considered in public hearing Criminal Jurisprudence
Apr 29, 2025 · House
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Jurisprudence
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 13, 2025 · House

Authors

Joe MoodyD

In committee

Criminal Jurisprudence
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · heard Apr 29, 2025 · reported after 33 days

Topics

Courts: General Criminal Procedure: Defense Counsel Criminal Procedure: General Disabilities, Persons with Mental Health & Substance Abuse Protection of Personal Information State Finances: Appropriations State Finances: Management & Control

Bill text

House Committee ReportHTML PDF
IntroducedHTML PDF

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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 5465Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual or developmental disability.	Joe MoodyD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 13, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2213Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual or developmental disability.	Judith ZaffiriniD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 25, 2025Referred to Criminal Justice
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HB 33Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.	Don McLaughlinR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2Relating to public education and public school finance.	Brad BuckleyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date