Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate State Affairs Committee May 19th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs May 19th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

The meeting of the State Affairs Committee focused on several significant bills, notably HB4145, HB2820, and HB4157, which address healthcare billing practices, charitable bingo operations, and protections for employees in the commercial spaceflight industry, respectively. Each bill received attention from members of the committee, with public testimony highlighting both support and concern among stakeholders. For instance, testimony on HB4145 underscored the importance of timely healthcare billing to prevent patient financial distress, while discussions surrounding HB2820 illuminated the challenges charities face in maintaining sufficient reserves amidst outdated regulations.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB272

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
3/26/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information.
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Texas House Bill HB551

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
5/6/25  
Voted on by House
5/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to address information contained on reports of political contributions and expenditures made available on the Internet by the Texas Ethics Commission.
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Texas House Bill HB1661

Filed
12/18/24  
Out of House Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by House
5/8/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
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Texas House Bill HB2820

Filed
2/13/25  
Out of House Committee
4/29/25  
Voted on by House
5/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the maximum amount of operating capital retained in a licensed authorized organization's charitable bingo account.
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Texas House Bill HB3181

Filed
2/21/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
5/5/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the enforcement of a court order for possession of or access to a child and related order modifications.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4145

Filed
3/10/25  
Out of House Committee
4/11/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/25/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the timely billing of health care services related to a personal injury claim.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4157

Filed
3/10/25  
Out of House Committee
5/2/25  
Voted on by House
5/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/25/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to liability protections for commercial space flight and exploration.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB46

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
5/9/25  
Voted on by House
5/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/26/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.