Senate bill · 89R

SB 1081

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

20 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 4
Referred to committee
Feb 24
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 Business & Commerce Business & Commerce
Feb 24, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 24, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Feb 4, 2025 · Senate

Authors

Royce WestD

In committee

Business & Commerce
Senate
Referred Feb 24, 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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