Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HCR170

Caption

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections in H.B. No. 46.

Impact

The bill primarily impacts the enrollment process for House Bill No. 46 by correcting a particular error related to inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease. By resolving this technical issue, HCR170 helps to maintain the integrity of the legislative process and assures that the final text of the bill is correct. This attention to detail is vital in legislation as it can affect how laws are implemented and interpreted once they are enacted.

Summary

HCR170 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Texas Legislature that addresses a technical correction in House Bill No. 46, which has already gained approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The intent of HCR170 is to instruct the enrolling clerk of the House to make specific amendments to ensure the accurate portrayal of sections concerning the Occupations Code. This resolution emphasizes the legislative process's need for precision and clarity before finalizing bills into law.

Contention

While HCR170 itself focuses on technical corrections and does not present significant points of contention, it illustrates the importance of careful legislative drafting. There may have been discussions surrounding the substantive effects of House Bill No. 46 which HCR170 aims to correct, highlighting the interconnectedness of technical corrections and the broader implications of policy decisions. However, the resolution itself seems to be non-controversial, mainly focusing on procedural accuracy.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Occupations Code

  • Chapter 169. Authority To Prescribe Low-thc Cannabis To Certain Patients For Compassionate Use
    • Section: 003

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