TX HB1239 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 66-4)
Status: Passed on June 16 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-06-16 - Effective immediately
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]

Summary

Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.

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Title

Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.

Sponsors

Rep. Scott Sanford [R]Rep. William Metcalf [R]Rep. Richard Raymond [D]Rep. Shelby Slawson [R]
Rep. Candy Noble [R]Rep. Stephen Allison [R]Rep. Charles Anderson [R]Rep. Trent Ashby [R]
Rep. Cecil Bell [R]Rep. Keith Bell [R]Rep. Kyle Biedermann [R]Rep. Greg Bonnen [R]
Rep. Brad Buckley [R]Rep. Dewayne Burns [R]Rep. Dustin Burrows [R]Rep. Briscoe Cain [R]
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione [R]Rep. Jeff Cason [R]Rep. David Cook [R]Rep. John Cyrier [R]
Rep. Jay Dean [R]Rep. Jake Ellzey [R]Rep. James Frank [R]Rep. John Frullo [R]
Rep. Ryan Guillen [R]Rep. Sam Harless [R]Rep. Cody Harris [R]Rep. Cole Hefner [R]
Rep. Justin Holland [R]Rep. Lacey Hull [R]Rep. Todd Hunter [R]Rep. Jacey Jetton [R]
Rep. Kyle Kacal [R]Sen. Phil King [R]Rep. Tracy King [D]Rep. Matt Krause [R]
Rep. Stan Lambert [R]Rep. Brooks Landgraf [R]Rep. Jeff Leach [R]Rep. Ben Leman [R]
Sen. Mayes Middleton [R]Rep. Sergio Munoz [D]Rep. Jim Murphy [R]Rep. Andrew Murr [R]
Rep. Tom Oliverson [R]Rep. Chris Paddie [R]Sen. Tan Parker [R]Rep. Jared Patterson [R]
Rep. Dennis Paul [R]Rep. Four Price [R]Rep. Glenn Rogers [R]Rep. Matt Schaefer [R]
Rep. Matthew Shaheen [R]Rep. Hugh Shine [R]Rep. Bryan Slaton [R]Rep. Reggie Smith [R]
Rep. David Spiller [R]Rep. Phil Stephenson [R]Rep. Valoree Swanson [R]Rep. Ed Thompson [R]
Rep. Tony Tinderholt [R]Rep. Steve Toth [R]Rep. Gary Vandeaver [R]Rep. Cody Vasut [R]
Rep. James White [R]Rep. Terry Wilson [R]Sen. Angela Paxton [R]Sen. Paul Bettencourt [R]
Sen. Bob Hall [R]Sen. Eddie Lucio [D]

Roll Calls

2021-05-28 - House - House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#1554 (Y: 113 N: 30 NV: 1 Abs: 6) [PASS]
2021-05-21 - Senate - Read 3rd time (Y: 28 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-05-21 - Senate - Three day rule suspended (Y: 28 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-05-21 - Senate - Read 3rd time (Y: 28 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-05-21 - Senate - Three day rule suspended (Y: 28 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-04-09 - House - Read 3rd time RV#134 (Y: 122 N: 22 NV: 1 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2021-04-08 - House - Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal RV#128 (Y: 117 N: 29 NV: 1 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2021-04-08 - House - Amendment fails of adoption RV#127 (Y: 60 N: 86 NV: 1 Abs: 3) [FAIL]
2021-04-08 - House - Amendment fails of adoption RV#126 (Y: 63 N: 85 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-06-16 Effective immediately
2021-06-16 Signed by the Governor
2021-05-31 Sent to the Governor
2021-05-31SenateSigned in the Senate
2021-05-30HouseSigned in the House
2021-05-29HouseReported enrolled
2021-05-28SenateHouse concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
2021-05-28HouseText of Senate Amendment(s)
2021-05-28HouseReason for vote recorded in Journal
2021-05-28HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
2021-05-28HouseRecord vote RV#1554
2021-05-28HouseHouse concurs in Senate amendment(s)
2021-05-23HouseSenate Amendments Analysis distributed
2021-05-23HouseSenate Amendments distributed
2021-05-23HouseSenate passage as amended reported
2021-05-21SenateRecord vote
2021-05-21SenatePassed
2021-05-21SenateRead 3rd time
2021-05-21SenateRecord vote
2021-05-21SenateThree day rule suspended
2021-05-21SenateVote recorded in Journal
2021-05-21SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
2021-05-21SenateVote recorded in Journal
2021-05-21SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
2021-05-21SenatePlaced on intent calendar
2021-05-21SenateCo-sponsor authorized
2021-05-10SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
2021-05-10SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
2021-05-10SenateReported favorably as substituted
2021-05-10SenateTestimony taken in committee
2021-05-10SenateConsidered in public hearing
2021-05-10SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
2021-05-10SenateCo-sponsor authorized
2021-05-04SenateReferred to State Affairs
2021-05-04SenateRead first time
2021-04-12SenateReceived from the House
2021-04-09HouseReported engrossed
2021-04-09HouseReason for vote recorded in Journal
2021-04-09HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
2021-04-09HouseRecord vote RV#134
2021-04-09HousePassed
2021-04-09HouseRead 3rd time
2021-04-08HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
2021-04-08HouseRecord vote RV#128
2021-04-08HousePassed to engrossment as amended
2021-04-08HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
2021-04-08HouseRecord vote RV#127
2021-04-08HouseAmendment fails of adoption 3-J. Turner
2021-04-08HouseAmended 2-Hefner
2021-04-08HouseRecord vote RV#126
2021-04-08HouseAmendment fails of adoption 1-J. Turner
2021-04-08HouseStatement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
2021-04-08HouseRead 2nd time
2021-04-08HousePlaced on Major State Calendar
2021-04-06HouseConsidered in Calendars
2021-04-06HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
2021-04-06HouseCommittee report distributed
2021-04-06HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
2021-04-01HouseReported favorably as substituted
2021-04-01HouseCommittee substitute considered in committee
2021-04-01HouseConsidered in public hearing
2021-03-25HouseLeft pending in committee
2021-03-25HouseTestimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
2021-03-25HouseCommittee substitute considered in committee
2021-03-25HouseConsidered in public hearing
2021-03-25HouseScheduled for public hearing on . . .
2021-03-04HouseReferred to State Affairs
2021-03-04HouseRead first time
2021-01-21HouseFiled

Same As/Similar To

SB251 (Same As) 2021-03-03 - Referred to State Affairs
SB26 (Same As) 2021-04-06 - Referred to State Affairs

Subjects


Texas State Sources

TypeSource
Summaryhttps://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1239
Texthttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01239I.htm
Texthttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01239H.htm
Texthttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01239E.htm
Texthttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01239S.htm
Texthttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01239F.htm
Amendmenthttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/HB01239H21.HTM
Amendmenthttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/HB01239H22.HTM
Amendmenthttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/HB01239H23.HTM
Supplementhttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01239I.htm
Supplementhttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01239H.htm
Supplementhttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/HB01239H.htm
Supplementhttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/HB01239E.htm
Supplementhttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01239E.htm
Supplementhttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01239S.htm
Supplementhttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/HB01239S.htm
Supplementhttps://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01239F.htm
Roll Callhttps://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/RecordVote.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1239&RcdVtNo=126&Ch=H&Dt=04/08/2021
Roll Callhttps://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/RecordVote.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1239&RcdVtNo=127&Ch=H&Dt=04/08/2021
Roll Callhttps://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/RecordVote.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1239&RcdVtNo=128&Ch=H&Dt=04/08/2021
Roll Callhttps://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/RecordVote.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1239&RcdVtNo=134&Ch=H&Dt=04/09/2021
Roll Callhttps://journals.senate.texas.gov/sjrnl/87r/pdf/87RSJ05-21-F.PDF#page=16
Roll Callhttps://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/RecordVote.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1239&RcdVtNo=1554&Ch=H&Dt=05/28/2021

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