HB 5501
bill repeals one line in a surplus property definition
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the definition of assistance organization in the disposal of surplus and salvage property of this state.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Section 2175.001(1)(C), gone. What it covers isn’t described.
The bill repeals one lettered paragraph, Section 2175.001(1)(C), from the Government Code definition of "assistance organization" used when the state gives away or disposes of surplus and salvage property. It touches whatever category of group that paragraph now covers, which the bill text does not describe, and the state agencies that hand out surplus property. That category would no longer count as an assistance organization, starting right away with a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025.
Labels
Labels: QUICK READ: 99 WORDS. The bill as filed runs 99 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 14, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB5501 · 2025-03-14
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ITEM
relating to the definition of assistance organization in the disposal of surplus and salvage property of this state.
WHAT IT DOES
Section 2175.001(1)(C), gone. What it covers isn’t described.
The bill repeals one lettered paragraph, Section 2175.001(1)(C), from the Government Code definition of "assistance organization" used when the state gives away or disposes of surplus and salvage property. It touches whatever category of group that paragraph now covers, which the bill text does not describe, and the state agencies that hand out surplus property. That category would no longer count as an assistance organization, starting right away with a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency
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 · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 24, 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.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Mar 14, 2025
04/07/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Delivery of Government Efficiency · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Purchasing--State
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Text
The text as introduced · 99 words
By: Olcott H.B. No. 5501 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the definition of assistance organization in the disposal of surplus and salvage property of this state. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 2175.001(1)(C), Government Code, is repealed. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.