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TexasHB 448689th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.

Sponsored By: Greg Bonnen, Joan Huffman (Republican)

Signed by Governor

State Finances--AppropriationsState Finances--BudgetState Finances--Management & ControlSUITS AGAINST THE STATE

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Paxton gets back pay for impeachment

The law sets aside $63,750 from the General Revenue Fund for Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr. This one-time payment covers salary he did not receive during the impeachment period.

Texas funds refunds and unpaid claims

Texas funds one-time payments for named claims ranging from $43.89 to about $4.24 million, including interest where applicable. These cover replacement checks, tax refunds, unclaimed property, unpaid goods and services, and court judgments or settlements. Payments use six named state and federal funds or accounts; they do not create ongoing programs. Fund administrators must verify claims, and the Attorney General and Comptroller must approve them within two years of the law’s effective date. Claims must explain the debt and include required records. Replacement-check claims need certification that the debt remains unpaid; unpaid vendor claims need invoices or other accepted records. The Economic Stabilization Fund payment requires a two-thirds vote of members present in each legislative house.

Texas funds lawyers in Google cases

The law funds Norton Rose Fulbright US, LLP’s qualifying legal fees and expenses in two specified Texas cases against Google. Payment requires a final judgment or settlement and compliance with state rules for contingency-fee contracts. Only fees and expenses tied to the contracted work qualify. Money comes from the specified suspense account through transfers to the General Revenue Fund. The law states no dollar amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Greg Bonnen

    House

  • Joan Huffman

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 504 • No: 115

House vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 108 • No: 28

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 30 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 5/8/2025

Record vote

Yes: 118 • No: 23

House vote • 5/7/2025

Record vote

Yes: 101 • No: 38

House vote • 5/7/2025

Record vote

Yes: 109 • No: 24

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Appropriations

Yes: 23 • No: 1

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Finance

Yes: 15 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    6/9/2025House

  4. Sent to the Comptroller

    6/2/2025House

  5. Signed in Senate-Art III Sec 49a Tx. Const.

    5/31/2025Senate

  6. Signed in the House

    5/30/2025House

  7. Reported enrolled

    5/29/2025House

  8. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported

    5/28/2025Senate

  9. Subject to Art.III Sec.49a Tx. Constitution

    5/28/2025House

  10. Text of Senate Amendment(s)

    5/28/2025House

  11. Record vote (RV#3991)

    5/28/2025House

  12. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)

    5/28/2025House

  13. Senate Amendments Analysis distributed

    5/27/2025House

  14. Senate Amendments distributed

    5/27/2025House

  15. Senate passage as amended reported

    5/26/2025House

  16. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate

  17. Passed

    5/26/2025Senate

  18. Read 3rd time

    5/26/2025Senate

  19. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate

  20. Three day rule suspended

    5/26/2025Senate

  21. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/26/2025Senate

  22. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/26/2025Senate

  23. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/26/2025Senate

  24. Placed on intent calendar

    5/26/2025Senate

  25. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/25/2025Senate

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