Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Public Health Committee May 5th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health May 5th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Public Health Committee

The committee meeting included a range of discussions on various bills, notably focusing on mental health and public safety. Senate Bill 528, aiming to improve accountability in mental health treatment for individuals found incompetent to stand trial, received significant support from public testimonies. Witnesses emphasized the need for better coordination and transparency in service provisions, shedding light on the backlog of individuals requiring forensic mental health services in Texas. Additionally, Senate Bill 1388 was discussed as a means to enhance the Thriving Texas Families Program which supports women and families facing unplanned pregnancies, garnering both endorsements and concerns about its implementation.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB269

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/24/25  
Out of House Committee
5/15/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to required reports of certain vaccine-related or drug-related adverse events.
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Texas Senate Bill SB528

Filed
12/5/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/24/25  
Out of House Committee
5/15/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to inpatient competency restoration services.
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Texas Senate Bill SB627

Filed
12/16/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/4/25  
Voted on by Senate
3/11/25  
Out of House Committee
5/14/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
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Texas Senate Bill SB670

Filed
12/19/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Out of House Committee
5/14/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to patient authorization to access certain investigational sun protection products.
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Texas Senate Bill SB912

Filed
1/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/24/25  
Out of House Committee
5/14/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance through the establishment of continuing education tracking systems.
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Texas House Bill HB2711

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of a work group to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing an acute psychiatric bed registry.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1388

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/2/25  
Out of House Committee
5/14/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
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Texas House Bill HB4175

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain qualified employees.
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Texas House Bill HB4819

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a refundable adoption fee for the sterilization of dogs and cats; authorizing a fee.
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Texas House Bill HB5248

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of prescription drugs, including controlled substance prescription drugs.