All Roll Calls
Yes: 266 • No: 4
TexasHB 479589th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to duties of the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services in relation to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including in regard to the electronic transmission of certain information.
Sponsored By: Elizabeth "Liz" Campos, Hancock, Candy Noble
Signed by Governor
Electronic Information SystemsFamily--Parent & ChildHealth--GeneralVITAL STATISTICS & RECORDSFAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Easier record requests in child cases
Texas removes the written-request requirement for child-suit information requested by the Department of Family and Protective Services, courts, attorneys, or parties. The vital statistics unit must identify the last court with ongoing, exclusive authority over the child's case and its docket number. Otherwise, it must state that the child has not been the subject of a suit. Using existing resources, the unit must create electronic request processes for the department covering child-suit information and registry searches. Registry search certificates must carry a digitized or written signature on the unit's behalf. They must confirm a search and either attach a registration containing the required identifying information or state that none was found. The law took effect September 1, 2025, and requires the health agency's executive commissioner to adopt implementing rules as soon as practicable. The changes apply to requests received on or after January 1, 2026; earlier requests remain under prior law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Elizabeth "Liz" Campos
House
Hancock
Affiliation unavailable
Candy Noble
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/16/2025
Record vote
Yes: 121 • No: 1
House vote • 5/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 127 • No: 2
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Yes: 10 • No: 1
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Health & Human Services
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/30/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/28/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/28/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/28/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/28/2025HouseRecord vote
5/27/2025SenatePassed
5/27/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/27/2025SenateRecord vote
5/27/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/27/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/27/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/27/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/27/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/26/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/23/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/23/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/23/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/22/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/22/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/21/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
5/21/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/21/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
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House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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