All Roll Calls
Yes: 265 • No: 48
TexasHB 13589th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals.
Sponsored By: Angie Chen Button, Donna Campbell (Republican), Giovanni Capriglione, Morgan Meyer, Candy Noble, Chris Turner
Signed by Governor
AnimalsTaxation--Sales
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Game and exotic animal buyers save
Buyers pay no Texas sales or use tax on qualifying game and exotic animals. The animals must meet state law definitions, and the exemption remains subject to Tax Code Section 151.1551. The law took effect immediately and applies to taxes accruing on or after that date. Taxes owed from before that date remain due.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Angie Chen Button
House
Donna Campbell
Republican • Senate
Giovanni Capriglione
House
Morgan Meyer
House
Candy Noble
House
Chris Turner
House
Cosponsors
Trent Ashby
House
Greg Bonnen
House
Pete Flores
Republican • Senate
Ryan Guillen
House
Cody Harris
House
Ray Lopez
House
Will Metcalf
House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/2/2025
Record vote
Yes: 118 • No: 27
House vote • 4/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 126 • No: 21
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Finance
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Ways & Means
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective immediately
5/13/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/13/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/5/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/5/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/2/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/1/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/1/2025HouseRecord vote
5/1/2025SenatePassed
5/1/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/1/2025SenateRecord vote
5/1/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/1/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/1/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/1/2025SenateLaid before the Senate
5/1/2025SenatePlaced on local & uncontested calendar
5/1/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
4/24/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
4/23/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
4/23/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
4/23/2025SenateVote taken in committee
4/23/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
4/23/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
4/23/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Finance
4/3/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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