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TX HB1729

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cody Vasut

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a two-term limit for Port Freeport commissioners, prohibiting anyone who has served two or more full terms from being elected to the position

  • Serving the remainder of an unexpired term (through election or appointment to fill a vacancy) does not count as a full term for purposes of the term limit

  • Term limits apply only to terms beginning on or after September 1, 2025; terms that began before this date are not counted

  • Passed the House 131-0 on May 2, 2025, and the Senate 31-0 on May 19, 2025

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a limitation on the number of terms a person may serve as a commissioner of Port Freeport.

Special Districts & Authorities

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/5/2025
Transportation3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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