House bill · 89R

HB 196

Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding the beginning of human life in the health curriculum for public school students.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Feb 27
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Public Education Public Education
Feb 27, 2025 · House
Read first time
Feb 27, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

and 17 coauthors or sponsors

Cody VasutR

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Briscoe Cain cosponsorR
Helen Kerwin cosponsorR
Terri Leo-Wilson cosponsorR
Terry Wilson cosponsorR
Angelia Orr cosponsorR
Greg Bonnen cosponsorR
Joanne Shofner cosponsorR
Will Metcalf cosponsorR
Richard Hayes cosponsorR
Valoree Swanson cosponsorR
Dennis Paul cosponsorR
Janis Holt cosponsorR
Ellen Troxclair cosponsorR
Janie Lopez cosponsorR
David Spiller cosponsorR
Cody Harris cosponsorR
Andy Hopper cosponsorR

In committee

Public Education
House
Referred Feb 27, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Primary & Secondary: Curriculum

Bill text

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