All Roll Calls
Yes: 287 • No: 15
TexasSB 89689th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to the enrollment period for newborns under certain health benefit plans.
Sponsored By: César Blanco (Democratic), Sheryl Cole
Signed by Governor
Health--Children's InsuranceInsurance--Health & Accident
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More time for parents to enroll newborns
The law took effect September 1, 2025, and applies to Texas plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed starting January 1, 2026. Earlier plans stay under the prior law until renewal. For small-employer, large-employer, and multiple-employer plans, newborn coverage ends on day 61 after birth unless requirements for continued coverage are met. The child must remain eligible, and the plan must receive birth notice and any required extra premium by day 60. Plans offering maternity or newborn coverage cannot exclude or limit initial newborn coverage before day 61, birth-defect coverage, or required newborn screening tests. Screening test kit charges use the amount listed by the Texas Department of State Health Services for the test date.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
César Blanco
Democratic • Senate
Sheryl Cole
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/21/2025
Record vote
Yes: 130 • No: 14
House vote • 5/20/2025
Record vote
Yes: 142 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Insurance
Yes: 7 • 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
5/22/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/22/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/22/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/22/2025SenateHouse passage reported
5/21/2025SenateStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/21/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3144)
5/21/2025HousePassed
5/21/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/21/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3095)
5/20/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/20/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/20/2025HousePlaced on General State Calendar
5/20/2025HouseConsidered in Calendars
5/16/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
5/7/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/6/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
5/6/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
5/2/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
5/2/2025HouseLeft pending in committee
4/30/2025HouseTestimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
4/30/2025HouseConsidered in public hearing
4/30/2025HouseScheduled for public hearing on . . .
4/30/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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