House bill · 89R

HB 4553

Relating to the mandatory reporting of birth outcomes by licensed midwives in the State of Texas.

Did not pass

Progress

57 days from first to latest action, across 11 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 12
Referred to committee
Apr 3
Heard in committee
Apr 28
Reported from committee
May 8
Passed first chamber
Stopped here
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.

Reported favorably as substituted Public Health
May 8, 2025 · House
Committee substitute considered in committee
May 8, 2025 · House
Considered in formal meeting
May 8, 2025 · House
Left pending in committee
Apr 29, 2025 · House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Public Health
Apr 29, 2025 · House
Public hearing continued on . . .
Apr 29, 2025 · House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Public Health
Apr 28, 2025 · House
Considered in public hearing Public Health
Apr 28, 2025 · House
Referred to Public Health Public Health
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 12, 2025 · House

Authors

Claudia OrdazD

In committee

Public Health
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · heard Apr 28, 2025 · reported after 35 days

Topics

Health Care Providers Health: Other Diseases & Medical Conditions Occupational Regulation: Health Occupations

Bill text

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