All Roll Calls
Yes: 152 • No: 13
TexasSB 104489th Legislature Regular SessionSenate
Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Sponsored By: Giovanni Capriglione, Angelia Orr, Tan Parker (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Health--GeneralHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsMinors--Health & SafetyWomenBLOOD & MEDICAL TESTSPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTHSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Newborn screening expands to Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The law takes effect September 1, 2025; Texas implements the newborn screening changes after the required laboratory is complete. Birth doctors or attendants must ensure newborns receive state-approved Duchenne muscular dystrophy screening, with blood samples collected for testing. The state health department must report suspected abnormal results to the sample submitter and may notify doctors, the birth parent, local health officials, and cooperating specialists. Its disease program and laboratory also cover Duchenne, including work on early testing, prevention, and treatment. Implementation requires specific legislative funding; without it, the department may use other available money but does not have to act.
State services expand for people with Duchenne
The law takes effect September 1, 2025, with newborn screening changes implemented after the required laboratory is complete. People under 21 with a likely positive Duchenne screening result may receive referrals if they may meet financial eligibility rules. Referrals go to the state's children with special health care needs program; additional services depend on department rules and funding. For confirmed cases at any age, the department may provide services directly or through approved providers, following its eligibility rules and working with the person's doctor. Services are not guaranteed: they depend on available funds, and without specific legislative funding, the department may implement these changes but is not required to.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Giovanni Capriglione
House
Angelia Orr
House
Tan Parker
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2025
Record vote
Yes: 131 • No: 13
Senate vote • 4/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Public Health
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Health & Human Services
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/19/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/19/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/7/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/7/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/7/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/6/2025SenateHouse passage reported
5/6/2025SenateStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/6/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#1481)
5/6/2025HousePassed
5/6/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/6/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/5/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/5/2025HouseLaid out in lieu of companion (HB 2295)
5/5/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
5/5/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/2/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
5/2/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
5/1/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
5/1/2025HouseReferred to Public Health
4/28/2025HouseRead first time
4/28/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
4/25/2025HouseReported engrossed
4/24/2025SenateRecord vote
4/24/2025SenatePassed
4/24/2025Senate
Bill Text
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House Committee Report
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Senate Committee Report
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