01 — The Text
What.
- Dismisses a contested election challenge filed over Texas's 28th Congressional District representative race.
- Closes the formal House review process that examined election conduct after local certification.
- Ends dispute without altering the certified election outcome or changing who holds the seat.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The losing candidate in this district's election challenge gets no remedy; the race result stands.
- Provides closure on a dispute that could have dragged through months of House investigation.
- Affects one House seat and establishes how this specific election contest gets resolved.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Already passed the House unanimously on Dec. 9, 2025 — now effectively complete.
- Senate confirmation not required; House action alone resolves internal election disputes.
- Check House Clerk records if you live in TX-28 to track final seat certification.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Dec 9, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 9, 2025 — On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
- Dec 9, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
- Dec 9, 2025 — Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
- Dec 9, 2025 — Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5102)
- Apr 9, 2025 — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 17.
- Apr 9, 2025 — The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-52, by Mr. Steil.
- Apr 9, 2025 — The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-52, by Mr. Steil.