House bill · 89R

HB 4994

Relating to a study by the Department of State Health Services regarding the effects of online activity on children.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 13
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 13, 2025 · House

Authors

Jared PattersonR

In committee

Public Health
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Primary & Secondary: General Electronic Information Systems Health: General Interim Studies Minors: Health & Safety Safety

Bill text

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