Senate bill · 89R

SB 642

Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Dec 18
Referred to committee
Feb 3
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
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.

Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Dec 18, 2024 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Dec 18, 2024 · Senate

Authors

Nathan JohnsonD

In committee

Business & Commerce
Senate
Referred Feb 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Occupational Regulation: Health Occupations State Agencies, Boards & Commissions: Newly Proposed

Bill text

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