Senate bill · 89R

SB 1488

Relating to restricting research on potentially pandemic pathogens in this state; creating a civil penalty.

Did not pass

Progress

32 days from first to latest action, across 5 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 20
Referred to committee
Mar 6
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
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.

Co-author authorized
Mar 24, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Education K-16 Education
Mar 6, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Mar 6, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Feb 20, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Feb 20, 2025 · Senate

Authors

and 1 coauthor or sponsor

Bob HallR

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Kevin Sparks cosponsorR

In committee

Education
Senate
Referred Mar 6, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Higher: General Education: Higher: Institutions & Programs Health: Other Diseases & Medical Conditions

Bill text

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