House bill · 89R

HB 3478

Relating to the definitions of child abuse and neglect and the temporary emergency jurisdiction of a court in this state over a child at risk of receiving certain prohibited gender transitioning or gender reassignment procedures or treatments.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Feb 27
Referred to committee
Stopped here
Heard in committee
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 s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
Mar 24, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 24, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 27, 2025 · House

Authors

David LoweR

Topics

Criminal Procedure: Sentencing & Punishment Family: Child Protection Family: Parent & Child Minors: Crimes Against

Bill text

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