All Roll Calls
Yes: 40 • No: 0
TexasSB 1989th Legislature 2nd Called SessionSenate
Relating to a prohibition on the making and acceptance of political contributions during a special legislative session.
Sponsored By: Paul Bettencourt (Republican)
Passed
Elections--GeneralEthicsLegislaturePOLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Carol Alvarado
Democratic • Senate
Donna Campbell
Republican • Senate
Adam Hinojosa
Republican • Senate
Ken King
House
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
8/28/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
8/28/2025HouseReferred to Elections
8/28/2025HouseRead first time
8/28/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
8/27/2025HouseReported engrossed
8/26/2025SenateReason for vote recorded in Journal
8/26/2025SenateRecord vote
8/26/2025SenatePassed
8/26/2025SenateRead 3rd time
8/26/2025SenateRecord vote
8/26/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
8/26/2025SenateRecord vote
8/26/2025SenatePassed to engrossment as amended
8/26/2025SenateRecord vote
8/26/2025SenateAmendment fails of adoption
8/26/2025SenateAmendment(s) offered (FA2 Zaffirini)
8/26/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
8/26/2025SenateAmended
8/26/2025SenateAmendment(s) offered (FA1 Bettencourt)
8/26/2025SenatePoint of order overruled
8/26/2025SenatePoint of order
8/26/2025SenateRead 2nd time
8/26/2025SenateRecord vote
8/26/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
8/26/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Introduced
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