HB 4334
Capitol Repeater Bill Lets The Board Spend ‘Any Available Money’
Died in committee
Verdict: Smells
Why it's charged
List of feelings
THE TEXT
“The State Preservation Board may use any available money to install repeater systems on the Capitol grounds”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill's only operative verb is "may," and it reaches only money the board already has available. It imposes no duty, no deadline and no appropriation, so nothing has to happen.
List of feelingsInitial review · graded Oct 21, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the operability of first responder and public safety broadband networks on the Capitol grounds.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
No duty, no deadline, no new money. The board “may” install them. Or not.
The bill lets the State Preservation Board spend any money it already has on repeater systems at the Capitol to improve radio, first responder and public safety broadband coverage. It touches the board and anyone who uses radios or broadband on the Capitol grounds, including in elevators, parking garages, the basement and the Capitol extension. Nothing is required to change, because the bill sets no duty, no deadline and no new money; the board may install the systems or not.
Labels
Labels: QUICK READ: 129 WORDS. The bill as filed runs 129 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 11, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs subcommittee on Telecommunications & Broadband. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB4334 · 2025-03-11
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ITEM
relating to the operability of first responder and public safety broadband networks on the Capitol grounds.
WHAT IT DOES
No duty, no deadline, no new money. The board “may” install them. Or not.
The bill lets the State Preservation Board spend any money it already has on repeater systems at the Capitol to improve radio, first responder and public safety broadband coverage. It touches the board and anyone who uses radios or broadband on the Capitol grounds, including in elevators, parking garages, the basement and the Capitol extension. Nothing is required to change, because the bill sets no duty, no deadline and no new money; the board may install the systems or not.
CHARGES
[x] LIST OF FEELINGSanalysis confidence 75%
THE TEXT
“The State Preservation Board may use any available money to install repeater systems on the Capitol grounds”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill's only operative verb is "may," and it reaches only money the board already has available. It imposes no duty, no deadline and no appropriation, so nothing has to happen.
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to s/c on Telecommunications & Broadband by Speaker
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Aug 6, 2024 to Feb 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$36,000.00
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$36,000.00
- Cash
- $36,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $36,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Sep 20, 2024 to Feb 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101026167, 101035798, 101038806.
Texas Sands PAC$34,000.00
Texas Sands PAC
$34,000.00
- Cash
- $34,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $34,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 1, 2024 to Feb 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101038806.
Legacy 44$17,000.00
Legacy 44
$17,000.00
- Cash
- $1,000.00
- Paid by others
- $16,000.00
- Total
- $17,000.00
Also funds 33 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Nov 18, 2024 to Feb 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101038806.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$36,000.00
- Cash
- $36,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $36,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Sep 20, 2024 to Feb 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101026167, 101035798, 101038806.
Texas Sands PAC
$34,000.00
- Cash
- $34,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $34,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 1, 2024 to Feb 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101038806.
Legacy 44
$17,000.00
- Cash
- $1,000.00
- Paid by others
- $16,000.00
- Total
- $17,000.00
Also funds 33 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Nov 18, 2024 to Feb 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100981675, 101038806.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Adversarial review by claude-fable-5-1 at high effort: Smells.
Analysis of text version I by claude-fable-5-1, Oct 21, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Mar 11, 2025
04/01/2025 H Referred to s/c on Telecommunications & Broadband by Speaker: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · State Affairs · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Historic Preservation & Museums
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
Safety
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
State Finances--Management & Control
Utilities--Telecommunications
BROADBAND NETWORKS
STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
STATE PRESERVATION BOARD
Text
The text as introduced · 129 words
89R17137 MPF-D By: Gervin-Hawkins H.B. No. 4334 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the operability of first responder and public safety broadband networks on the Capitol grounds. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 443, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 443.0205 to read as follows: Sec. 443.0205. OPERABILITY OF FIRST RESPONDER AND PUBLIC SAFETY BROADBAND NETWORKS ON CAPITOL GROUNDS. The State Preservation Board may use any available money to install repeater systems on the Capitol grounds to enhance the operability of radios, first responder and public safety broadband networks, and other communication services on the grounds, including in elevators, parking garages, the Capitol basement, and the Capitol extension. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.