Monitoring the SessionHB 792
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THE TEXT
“Not later than December 1, 2028, the Commission on Jail Standards shall submit to the legislature a written report on the results of the study”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill's only duty is a study and a report due late 2028, and any change to jail conditions waits for a future legislature to act on it. The caption says plainly that it is a study.
Study, task force, commission, reportInitial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Nothing changes inside the jail now. The report lands December 1, 2028, and the law expires in 2029.
The bill orders the Commission on Jail Standards to study living conditions and safety for people held in the Harris County jail. It touches only that state commission and the Harris County jail. Nothing changes inside the jail now; the commission must send the legislature a report with recommendations by December 1, 2028, and the law expires September 1, 2029.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 3434 (Did not pass) and 89R HB 2668 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3434 (Did not pass) and 89R HB 2668 (Died in committee). Filed in 3 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 3. Filed in 3 sessions: 88R, 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB792 · 2026-11-09
relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail.
Nothing changes inside the jail now. The report lands December 1, 2028, and the law expires in 2029.
The bill orders the Commission on Jail Standards to study living conditions and safety for people held in the Harris County jail. It touches only that state commission and the Harris County jail. Nothing changes inside the jail now; the commission must send the legislature a report with recommendations by December 1, 2028, and the law expires September 1, 2029.
[x] STUDY, TASK FORCE, COMMISSION, REPORTanalysis confidence 85%
THE TEXT
“Not later than December 1, 2028, the Commission on Jail Standards shall submit to the legislature a written report on the results of the study”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill's only duty is a study and a report due late 2028, and any change to jail conditions waits for a future legislature to act on it. The caption says plainly that it is a study.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Oct 19, 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.
$30,000.00
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.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 5, 2024 to Feb 19, 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: 100982635, 101040208.
$25,000.00
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.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 27, 2024 to Jan 16, 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: 100982635, 101028685, 101035822.
$7,000.00
Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Apr 30, 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: 101057584.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$30,000.00
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.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 5, 2024 to Feb 19, 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: 100982635, 101040208.
$25,000.00
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.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 27, 2024 to Jan 16, 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: 100982635, 101028685, 101035822.
$7,000.00
Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Apr 30, 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: 101057584.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 3 times: 88R, 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Reynolds, same lead author · Did not pass · same text
Introduced textLast action, May 15, 2023: Received from the House
Relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail.
Caption, 88R bill history
by Rep. Reynolds, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Apr 28, 2025: Left pending in subcommittee
Relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:36 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Corrections--Jails & Prisons
Safety
The text as introduced · 184 words
90R3679 SZA-D By: Reynolds H.B. No. 792 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. (a) The Commission on Jail Standards shall conduct a study to evaluate the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail. (b) Not later than December 1, 2028, the Commission on Jail Standards shall submit to the legislature a written report on the results of the study and any recommendations for legislative or other action to improve the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail. SECTION 2. This Act expires September 1, 2029. SECTION 3. 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, 2027.