All Roll Calls
Yes: 476 • No: 8
TexasHB 297089th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
Sponsored By: Briscoe Cain, Armando "Mando" Martinez, Mayes Middleton (Republican), Dennis Paul, Mary Ann Perez
Signed by Governor
GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICTGovernorSpecial Districts & Authorities--MiscellaneousWater--Navigation & Ports
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Gulf Coast district leadership and safety rules
The governor now appoints the Gulf Coast Protection District's board leader from among its directors, rather than through an election. The leader serves a two-year term and cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. Covered district projects cannot disrupt safe navigation or two-way traffic in violation of Harris County port pilot rules. The law's effective date was immediate with two-thirds approval in each house; otherwise, it was September 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Briscoe Cain
House
Armando "Mando" Martinez
House
Mayes Middleton
Republican • Senate
Dennis Paul
House
Mary Ann Perez
House
Cosponsors
Brad Buckley
House
Mano DeAyala
House
Ann Johnson
House
Terri Leo Wilson
House
Christian Manuel
House
Penny Morales Shaw
House
Denise Villalobos
House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/20/2025
Record vote
Yes: 111 • No: 8
Senate vote • 5/14/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/14/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 142 • No: 0
House vote • 4/29/2025
Record vote
Yes: 141 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Natural Resources
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Natural Resources
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective immediately
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/22/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/21/2025SenateHouse concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
5/21/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/21/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/20/2025HouseText of Senate Amendment(s)
5/20/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/20/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3111)
5/20/2025HouseHouse concurs in Senate amendment(s)
5/20/2025HouseSenate Amendments Analysis distributed
5/14/2025HouseSenate Amendments distributed
5/14/2025HouseSenate passage as amended reported
5/14/2025HouseRecord vote
5/14/2025SenatePassed
5/14/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/14/2025SenateRecord vote
5/14/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/14/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/14/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/14/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/14/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/13/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/8/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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