Senate bill · 89R

SB 2627

Relating to certain proceedings and penalties associated with racial discrimination against persons.

Did not pass

Progress

21 days from first to latest action, across 5 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

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.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Apr 3, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · Senate
Co-author authorized
Mar 19, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Mar 13, 2025 · Senate

Authors

and 1 coauthor or sponsor

Royce WestD

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Borris Miles cosponsorD

In committee

State Affairs
Senate
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Human Relations

Bill text

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