HB 4751 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative.

HB 4751 establishes the Texas Quantum Initiative to position Texas as a national leader in quantum technology. The initiative, administered by the Governor's office with a 7-member executive committee appointed by the Governor, focuses on accelerating quantum computing, networking, and sensing technologies into the state's economy. Key provisions include developing a strategic plan for quantum leadership, identifying workforce training needs, supporting existing quantum industries, and building a quantum manufacturing supply chain. The bill directly affects Texas' economic development strategy, regulatory stakeholders, higher education institutions, and quantum technology industries within the state.

Issues: ✓ Technology

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Signed into Law

Jun 2025

Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Signed Jun 20, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 5 edits · Jun 20, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, with significant structural changes including renaming the 'Executive Committee' to 'Advisory Committee' and adjusting its composition from seven to six members. The bill also added new sections establishing a dedicated funding fund and clarified implementation timelines and reporting requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Texas Quantum Initiative but now includes a formal advisory committee structure and a dedicated funding mechanism for quantum manufacturing and design projects.

DEFINITION

The 'Executive Committee' was renamed to 'Advisory Committee' and its composition changed from seven to six members appointed by the governor.

FISCAL

A new dedicated fund called 'Quantum University and Business Innovation for Texas Fund' was created to support grants for quantum manufacturing and design projects.

TIMELINE

Initial committee appointments were moved from October 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026, and the bill's effective date was set for September 1, 2025.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements for biennial reporting to the Legislative Budget Board and strategic plan submission deadlines were added.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions allowing agencies to delay implementation of mandatory duties until funding is appropriated, with sunset provisions for these delays.

Floor votes · Senate May 26, 2025 · House May 6, 2025

How they voted

24–6

Passed

Total votes 30

May 26, 2025

D Democratic10

10 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican20

14 Yea 6 Nay

70% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 20, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor

executive

Jun 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Signed in the Senate

upper

May 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Signed in the House

lower

May 29, 2025

Introduced

House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported

upper

May 29, 2025

Introduced

Text of Senate Amendment(s)

lower

May 29, 2025

Introduced

House concurs in Senate amendment(s)

lower

May 28, 2025

Introduced

Senate Amendments Analysis distributed

lower

May 28, 2025

Introduced

Senate Amendments distributed

lower

May 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate passage as amended reported

lower

May 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

May 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed to 3rd reading as amended

upper

May 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

Amended

upper

May 26, 2025

Introduced

Amendment(s) offered

upper

May 22, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee report printed and distributed

upper

May 22, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably w/o amendments

upper

May 22, 2025

Upper · Passed

Vote taken in committee

upper

May 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

Left pending in committee

upper

May 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

Testimony taken in committee

upper

May 8, 2025

Committee

Referred to Business & Commerce

upper

May 8, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

upper

May 8, 2025

Introduced

Received from the House

upper

May 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed

lower

May 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed to engrossment as amended

lower

May 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amended

lower

May 6, 2025

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (113-32-2)

house

Apr 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report sent to Calendars

lower

Apr 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report distributed

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

Left pending in committee

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

lower

Apr 3, 2025

Committee

Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency

lower

Apr 3, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

lower

6 primary · 2 co-sponsors