TexasHB 328489th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.

Sponsored By: Harold V. Dutton Jr., James Frank, Phil King (Republican), Terri Leo Wilson, James Talarico

Signed by Governor

Family--Marriage RelationshipFamily--Parent & ChildGovernorInterim StudiesOpen MeetingsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedLIEUTENANT GOVERNORPREMARITAL EDUCATIONSPEAKER OF THE HOUSEHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONTEXAS COMMISSION ON MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Family commission members get expense reimbursement

The law creates the seven-member Texas Commission on Marriage and Family to study ways to support marriages and families. Members serve without pay but are entitled to reimbursement for actual, necessary expenses from official duties. The law sets no reimbursement amount. Reimbursement ends when the commission is abolished and the act expires on December 31, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Harold V. Dutton Jr.

    House

  • James Frank

    House

  • Phil King

    Republican • Senate

  • Terri Leo Wilson

    House

  • James Talarico

    House

Cosponsors

  • Brent Hagenbuch

    Republican • Senate

  • Lois Kolkhorst

    Republican • Senate

  • Mayes Middleton

    Republican • Senate

  • Joanne Shofner

    House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 324 • No: 97

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

House vote • 5/14/2025

Record vote

Yes: 107 • No: 32

House vote • 5/13/2025

Record vote

Yes: 102 • No: 36

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Yes: 7 • No: 4

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Health & Human Services

Yes: 8 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    6/20/2025House
  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House
  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/28/2025House
  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/27/2025Senate
  5. Signed in the House

    5/27/2025House
  6. Reported enrolled

    5/27/2025House
  7. Senate passage reported

    5/26/2025House
  8. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate
  9. Passed

    5/26/2025Senate
  10. Read 3rd time

    5/26/2025Senate
  11. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate
  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/26/2025Senate
  13. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate
  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/26/2025Senate
  15. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate
  16. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/26/2025Senate
  17. Placed on intent calendar

    5/26/2025Senate
  18. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/26/2025Senate
  19. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/23/2025Senate
  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/23/2025Senate
  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/22/2025Senate
  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/22/2025Senate
  23. Left pending in committee

    5/21/2025Senate
  24. Testimony taken in committee

    5/21/2025Senate
  25. Considered in public hearing

    5/21/2025Senate

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