SB 2312 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict.

SB 2312 creates the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict to prepare for potential international crises that could disrupt Texas' supply chains or critical infrastructure. The committee, composed of nine members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, will develop pre-conflict security strategies and gather information to support state response during emergencies. It defines "critical infrastructure" to include systems like oil/gas, water, power, and emergency services, and "geopolitical conflict" as events threatening these systems through war, diplomatic breakdowns, or supply chain disruptions. The bill aims to enhance Texas' defensive posture and protect citizens by making proactive preparations, without altering existing laws or funding.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Signed May 20, 2025
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Floor votes · Senate May 7, 2025 · House Apr 30, 2025

How they voted

282
Passed
Total votes 30
May 7, 2025
D Democratic10
8 Yea 2 Nay
80% Yea
R Republican20
20 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
60
Key actions
21
Committee
13
Amendments
6
May 20, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 7, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
lower
May 7, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
upper
May 7, 2025
Introduced
House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
upper
May 7, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (28-2)
senate
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage as amended reported
upper
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to 3rd reading as amended
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Apr 30, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (127-9-8)
house
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote reconsidered in committee
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
2 primary · 16 co-sponsors

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