SB 2004 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

SB 2004 adds the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington to the list of events eligible for reimbursement funding under Texas' major events program. The bill amends the Government Code to specifically include "the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington" as a qualifying event, directly affecting this specific race. This change allows the event to access state funds covering costs like security and infrastructure for major events. The bill became law on May 27, 2025, and takes effect September 1, 2025, making the Arlington race eligible for reimbursement starting that date.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Signed May 27, 2025
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 3 edits · May 27, 2025
MINOR
This bill was amended to add the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington to the list of eligible events for state funding reimbursement. The change ensures this specific motorsport event qualifies for financial support under the major events program, which previously did not include it.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington as an eligible event for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
ELIGIBILITY

Added the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington to the list of eligible events in Section 1, subsection (3), item (M-1).

FISCAL

Added Section 2, which allows the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington to receive funding if a site selection organization selects Texas as the sole site without a competitive process involving out-of-state sites. This provision expires September 1, 2030.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions in Section 1, subsection (7) for the national governing body of a sport recognized by specific organizations (FIA, Formula One Management, National Thoroughbred Racing Association, and USOC) to clarify eligibility criteria for motorsport events.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2025 · House May 12, 2025

How they voted

246
Passed
Total votes 30
Apr 29, 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
56
Key actions
17
Committee
10
Amendments
3
May 27, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage reported
upper
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 12, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (86-55-3)
house
May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed to engrossment as amended
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced
Amendment(s) offered
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Economic Development
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
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