House bill · 89R

HB 4557

Relating to the regulation of art therapy, including the establishment of the Texas Art Therapy Board and the duties of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a fee.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 12
Referred to committee
Apr 3
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 Public Health Public Health
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 12, 2025 · House

Authors

Rafael AnchíaD

In committee

Public Health
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Arts & Humanities Governor Mental Health & Substance Abuse Occupational Regulation: Health Occupations State Agencies, Boards & Commissions: Newly Proposed

Bill text

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