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TexasHB 19889th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.

Sponsored By: Benjamin Bumgarner, Sheryl Cole, Armando "Mando" Martinez, Tan Parker (Republican), David Spiller, Armando Walle

Signed by Governor

City Government--Employees/OfficersFire Fighters & Police--GeneralHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsPolitical SubdivisionsWADE CANNON ACTBLOOD & MEDICAL TESTSCANCERFIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Free cancer screenings for Texas firefighters

Beginning June 1, 2026, Texas local governments must offer their firefighters free, confidential occupational cancer screenings. The first screening is in the firefighter’s fifth year of employment, followed by screenings each year. Screenings include cancer testing, urine and blood tests, lung function testing, an electrocardiogram, infectious disease screening, and breast cancer screening. A chest x-ray is available once every five years. Local governments are exempt if they provide annual occupational medical exams under a physician-endorsed plan that substantially follows National Fire Protection Association standards. They must submit that plan to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection by February 1 each year. The commission must set minimum screening standards using the association’s standards and adopt rules for the annual-exam alternative.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Benjamin Bumgarner

    House

  • Sheryl Cole

    House

  • Armando "Mando" Martinez

    House

  • Tan Parker

    Republican • Senate

  • David Spiller

    House

  • Armando Walle

    House

Cosponsors

  • Carol Alvarado

    Democratic • Senate

  • César Blanco

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sarah Eckhardt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Richard Hayes

    House

  • Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janie Lopez

    House

  • John Lujan

    House

  • Christian Manuel

    House

  • Penny Morales Shaw

    House

  • Angelia Orr

    House

  • Mihaela Plesa

    House

  • Royce West

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 194 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 5/6/2025

Record vote

Yes: 148 • No: 1

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Intergovernmental Affairs

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Local Government

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (June 1, 2026)

    5/29/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    5/29/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/20/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/20/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/20/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/19/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/19/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/19/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/19/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/19/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/19/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/19/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/19/2025Senate

  16. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/19/2025Senate

  17. Placed on intent calendar

    5/16/2025Senate

  18. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/13/2025Senate

  19. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/13/2025Senate

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/13/2025Senate

  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/12/2025Senate

  22. Testimony taken in committee

    5/12/2025Senate

  23. Considered in public hearing

    5/12/2025Senate

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/12/2025Senate

  25. Referred to Local Government

    5/7/2025Senate

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