House bill · 89R

HB 4982

Relating to hate crimes, including criminal and civil liability for those crimes and the hate crime prevention grant program; increasing a criminal penalty.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 13
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 State Affairs State Affairs
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 13, 2025 · House

Authors

Vikki GoodwinD

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Crimes: Against Persons: General Crimes: Against Persons: Sexual Crimes: Miscellaneous Criminal Procedure: General Criminal Procedure: Sentencing & Punishment State Finances: Management & Control

Bill text

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