House bill · 89R

HB 2538

Relating to chemical castration treatment as a condition of parole for certain releasees; creating a criminal offense.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Feb 6
Referred to committee
Mar 17
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 Corrections Corrections
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 6, 2025 · House

Authors

Briscoe CainR

In committee

Corrections
House
Referred Mar 17, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Corrections: Parole, Probation & Pardons Crimes: Against Persons: Sexual Crimes: Miscellaneous Criminal Procedure: Sentencing & Punishment

Bill text

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