House bill · 89R

HB 1602

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a criminal offense relating to making false statements or reports of child abuse or neglect.

Did not pass

Progress

90 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Dec 12
Referred to committee
Mar 12
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Human Services Human Services
Mar 12, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 12, 2025 · House
Filed
Dec 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Jon RosenthalD

In committee

Human Services
House
Referred Mar 12, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Crimes: Against Persons: Sexual Family: Child Protection Minors: Crimes Against

Bill text

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