All Roll Calls
Yes: 51 • No: 22
TexasSB 81989th Legislature Regular SessionSenate
Relating to renewable energy generation facilities; authorizing fees.
Sponsored By: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), Phil King (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican)
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Paul Bettencourt
Republican • Senate
Donna Campbell
Republican • Senate
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Democratic • Senate
Joan Huffman
Republican • Senate
Bryan Hughes
Republican • Senate
Phil King
Republican • Senate
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Mayes Middleton
Republican • Senate
Tan Parker
Republican • Senate
Kevin Sparks
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Brian Birdwell
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 22 • No: 9
Senate vote • 4/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 22 • No: 9
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Business & Commerce
Yes: 7 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Referred to State Affairs
4/22/2025HouseRead first time
4/22/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
4/16/2025HouseReported engrossed
4/15/2025SenateRecord vote
4/15/2025SenatePassed
4/15/2025SenateRead 3rd time
4/15/2025SenateRecord vote
4/15/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
4/15/2025SenateRecord vote
4/15/2025SenatePassed to engrossment as amended
4/15/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
4/15/2025SenateAmended
4/15/2025SenateAmendment(s) offered (FA2 Hall)
4/15/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
4/15/2025SenateAmended
4/15/2025SenateAmendment(s) offered (FA1 Kolkhorst)
4/15/2025SenateRead 2nd time
4/15/2025SenateRecord vote
4/15/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
4/15/2025SenateCo-author authorized
4/15/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
4/10/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
4/9/2025SenateReported favorably as substituted
4/9/2025SenateVote taken in committee
4/3/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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