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Committee reports five bills out with due-pass recommendations; roll-call tallies posted
Summary
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee took executive action on five bills Jan. 30, 2026: substitute HB 2161 (7–5–1), HB 2304 (12–0–1), HB 2445 (10–2–1), substitute HB 2590 (8–4–1), and HB 2412 (12–0–1). Several bills had brief debate or amendments before voice or roll-call votes.
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee on Jan. 30 reported five bills out of committee with due-pass recommendations after executive action.
House Bill 2161 (substitute) — civil investigative demands: The committee considered a proposed substitute that would limit the attorney general’s civil investigative demand (CID) authority so it does not apply in criminal investigations, require that CIDs not be used for improper purposes inconsistent with professional-conduct rules, and extend the time to challenge a demand in court from 20 to 30 days. Representative Farvar framed the substitute as needed clarification; Representative Veil opposed on procedural grounds, calling it ‘‘a cart before the horse’’ because respondents must start a separate legal action to contest a CID. The roll-call vote resulted in 7 ayes, 5 nays, and 1 excused; the substitute was…
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