SB1183Introduced in the Senate
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Introduced by Charles Creighton, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Where it stands
Left pending in committee
May 6, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Read 3rd time · April 24, 2025
21
Yes
10
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Hughes | 1 | Yes |
| Bob Hall | 2 | Yes |
| Robert Nichols | 3 | Yes |
| Charles Creighton | 4 | Yes |
| Charles Schwertner | 5 | Yes |
| Carol Alvarado | 6 | No |
| Paul Bettencourt | 7 | Yes |
| Angela Paxton | 8 | Yes |
| Kelly Hancock | 9 | Yes |
| Phil King | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Filed
Read first time
Referred to State Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Considered in public hearing
Testimony taken in committee
Left pending in committee
Considered in public hearing
Vote taken in committee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
Committee report printed and distributed
Placed on intent calendar
Co-author authorized
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Record vote
Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
Record vote
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Record vote
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote
Reported engrossed
Record vote
Received from the Senate
Read first time
Referred to Human Services
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Considered in public hearing
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
Left pending in committee
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