A new bill authored by State Rep. Guillen in the Texas House seeks to expand prosecution options for offenses involving fraudulent use or possession of credit card information, according to the Texas Legislature website.
The bill on State Finances category, introduced as HB 272 during the 89(1) legislative session on Monday, Aug. 4, was formally listed with the short title: ’Relating to creation of the Screwworm Abatement Trust (SWAT) Fund’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to address the prosecution of offenses related to the fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information. It allows such offenses to be prosecuted in any county where the crime occurred or in the county where the victim resides. The bill also updates the application of trial procedures to include offenses like forgery, credit card abuse, and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, specifically under Penal Code Section 32.315. The provisions apply only to criminal proceedings commenced on or after Sept. 1, 2025, with existing cases continuing under the previous law.
Ryan Guillen, the chair of the House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock, proposed another five bills during the 89(1) legislative session. He is also a member of the House Committee on Redistricting and a member of the House Committee on State Affairs.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Other Bills Introduced by Rep. Ryan Guillen in Texas House
| Legislative Session | Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89(1) | HB 276 | 08/04/2025 | Relating to parasitic insect control |
| 89(1) | HB 275 | 08/04/2025 | Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of land subject to a quarantine established by the Texas Animal Health Commission for ticks or screwworms |
| 89(1) | HB 274 | 08/04/2025 | Relating to an interstate compact for animal health initiatives |
| 89(1) | HB 111 | 07/17/2025 | Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force |
| 89(1) | HB 110 | 07/17/2025 | Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer |
| 89(R) | HB 5692 | 04/28/2025 | Relating to the creation of the Palangana Energy District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes |
| 89(R) | HB 5633 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the operation of Texas backup power packages |
| 89(R) | HB 5632 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to designation of a beneficiary by a retiree of the Employees Retirement System of Texas |
| 89(R) | HB 5609 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to boil water notices issued by public drinking water supply systems |
| 89(R) | HB 5524 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to creation of the Palangana Energy District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes |
| 89(R) | HB 5513 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the rural law enforcement child care grant program, fund, and advisory committee |
| 89(R) | HB 5475 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to a study and report on the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act |
| 89(R) | HB 5343 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services |
| 89(R) | HB 5320 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, the change of the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, the dissolution of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District, and the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the imposition of a tax |
| 89(R) | HB 5248 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of prescription drugs, including controlled substance prescription drugs |
| 89(R) | HB 5224 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the designation of certain natural gas facilities as seasonally critical |
| 89(R) | HB 5209 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the consideration of compliance with rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in approving rates for water or sewer utility services |
| 89(R) | HB 5208 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the installation of a filtration system by certain public drinking water supply systems |
| 89(R) | HB 5207 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination |
| 89(R) | HB 5206 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing |
| 89(R) | HB 5205 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the issuance of certain package store permits and the transfer of package store permits to another location |
| 89(R) | HB 5204 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume livestock processing establishments |
| 89(R) | HB 101 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to creating the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force |
| 89(R) | HB 5139 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer |
| 89(R) | HB 5097 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check |
| 89(R) | HB 4904 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to civil liability of property owners relating to motorcycle instruction and training courses |
| 89(R) | HB 4816 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving trafficking of persons, the human trafficking prevention coordinating council and the human trafficking prevention task force; increasing criminal penalties |
| 89(R) | HB 4734 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to the operation of certain vehicles preceding, during, and following disasters |
| 89(R) | HB 105 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act |
| 89(R) | HB 4581 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to temporary emergency energy facilities |
| 89(R) | HB 4516 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to prohibiting the use of Chinese technology to collect, process, transfer, or store biometric, genetic, or medical data; creating a criminal offense |
| 89(R) | HB 4514 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the use of the Department of Public Safety image verification system for the purpose of verifying an individual’s identity; authorizing a fee |
| 89(R) | HB 4513 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2360 in Starr County as the Jose Maria Longoria Sr. Memorial Highway |
| 89(R) | HB 4167 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to livestock brand registration expiration |
| 89(R) | HB 4166 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to an exemption for certain property owners from regulatory requirements for residential mortgage loan originators |
| 89(R) | HB 4164 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to notice requirements for certain state highway projects |
| 89(R) | HB 4163 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to the authority of a city to impose certain governmental requirements on an agricultural operation |
| 89(R) | HB 4111 | 03/07/2025 | Relating to representatives on groundwater management areas |
| 89(R) | HB 4029 | 03/07/2025 | Relating to retirement benefits for certain law enforcement officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a supplemental program retirement fund |
| 89(R) | HB 147 | 03/07/2025 | Relating to the establishment of an electronic registry of livestock marks and brands |
| 89(R) | HB 3900 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to consideration of whether banks, credit unions, and investment pools are located in this state in investment policies adopted by local governments |
| 89(R) | HB 3712 | 03/04/2025 | Relating to funds reserved or retained for certain construction materials |
| 89(R) | HB 3676 | 03/04/2025 | Relating to the prioritization of awarding grants and loans from the Texas Energy Fund for certain electric generating facilities |
| 89(R) | HB 3669 | 03/04/2025 | Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses |
| 89(R) | HB 3572 | 03/03/2025 | Relating to municipal zoning regulations and district boundaries |
| 89(R) | HB 3439 | 02/26/2025 | Relating to the powers and duties of the office of the attorney general with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications |
| 89(R) | HB 3438 | 02/26/2025 | Relating to the property tax exemption for certain nonprofit community business organizations |
| 89(R) | HB 3269 | 02/25/2025 | Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission |
| 89(R) | HB 2996 | 02/18/2025 | Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses and the prosecution of gambling criminal offenses |
| 89(R) | HB 2995 | 02/18/2025 | Relating to the provision of medication for respiratory distress in public and private schools |
