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TexasHB 33189th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.

Sponsored By: Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (Democratic), Oscar Longoria, John Lujan, Jared Patterson, Mary Ann Perez, Lauren Ashley Simmons

Signed by Governor

City Government--Employees/OfficersCounty Government--Employees/OfficersFire Fighters & Police--GeneralHealth--Emergency Services & PersonnelLaw Enforcement

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Easier heart and stroke claims for responders

Texas expands rules that presume disabling or fatal heart attacks and strokes are job-related for firefighters, peace officers, and emergency medical technicians. This eases proof for benefit or compensation claims, though the presumption can be challenged under applicable law. Responders must perform nonroutine stressful or strenuous physical activity during on-duty emergency work or a qualifying training exercise. Covered work includes firefighting, rescue, hazardous-material response, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and other emergency response. Clerical, administrative, and nonmanual activities do not qualify. The heart attack or stroke must occur no later than eight hours after the qualifying shift ends. The expanded rule covers claims filed on or after the law’s effective date; earlier claims follow the prior law. The law takes effect immediately with approval from two-thirds of all elected members in each house; otherwise, September 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Oscar Longoria

    House

  • John Lujan

    House

  • Jared Patterson

    House

  • Mary Ann Perez

    House

  • Lauren Ashley Simmons

    House

Cosponsors

  • Salman Bhojani

    House

  • John H. Bucy lll

    House

  • Benjamin Bumgarner

    House

  • Ryan Guillen

    House

  • Cody Harris

    House

  • Janie Lopez

    House

  • Will Metcalf

    House

  • Penny Morales Shaw

    House

  • Katrina Pierson

    House

  • Mihaela Plesa

    House

  • Charlene Ward Johnson

    House

  • Royce West

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 300 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/9/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/9/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/30/2025

Record vote

Yes: 140 • No: 0

House vote • 4/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 145 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Local Government

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    5/24/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    5/24/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/13/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/12/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/12/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/9/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/9/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/9/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/9/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/9/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/9/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/9/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/9/2025Senate

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

    5/9/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/9/2025Senate

  16. Rules suspended-Intent Calendar

    5/9/2025Senate

  17. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/8/2025Senate

  18. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/6/2025Senate

  19. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/6/2025Senate

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/6/2025Senate

  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/5/2025Senate

  22. Testimony taken in committee

    5/5/2025Senate

  23. Considered in public hearing

    5/5/2025Senate

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/5/2025Senate

  25. Referred to Local Government

    5/1/2025Senate

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