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HCR 166

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4187.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Lois Kolkhorst and 1 co-sponsor

Texas HCR 166 directs the House clerk to correct clerical errors in already-passed H.B. 4187 before final filing with the Secretary of State.

Filed with the Secretary of State
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Bill Summary · HCR 166

Legislative bill overview

HCR 166 is a technical correction bill instructing the House enrolling clerk to make corrections to H.B. No. 4187, which has already passed both chambers and been signed. This is a procedural resolution that addresses clerical or formatting errors in the final enrolled version of the legislation without changing its substantive content.

Why is this important

Enrolled bills are the official final versions sent to the Governor for signature. Errors in enrollment—such as typographical mistakes, formatting issues, or numbering problems—can create ambiguity in interpretation or enforcement. Correcting these errors before filing ensures the law's language is precise and legally sound.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on specifics: The bill description doesn't detail what corrections are being made, making it impossible for the public to verify whether changes are truly minor or substantive
  • Post-passage modifications: Any corrections raise questions about whether the enrolled version matches what lawmakers actually voted on
  • Limited opportunity for review: By the time this correction is needed, the bill has already passed—making it difficult for stakeholders to challenge problematic changes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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