All Roll Calls
Yes: 298 • No: 15
TexasSB 90489th Legislature Regular SessionSenate
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
Sponsored By: Charles Cunningham, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Occupational Regulation--Health OccupationsHEARING DISORDERSHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Clearer sales terms for hearing aid buyers
Beginning September 1, 2025, the Texas commission must adopt rules covering each hearing aid sale under the affected licensing laws. Rules must cover required written contract terms, recordkeeping, and a 30-day trial period when buyers can cancel the purchase. Contract and trial-period information must use plain language that average buyers can understand.
More doctors can clear children's hearing aids
Beginning September 1, 2025, any licensed doctor can sign the medical statement needed for hearing aid sales to children under 18. Licensed fitters and dispensers cannot sell without the child, parent, or guardian presenting that written statement. It must confirm that the child's hearing loss was medically evaluated and the child may be a hearing aid candidate. An ear specialist should perform the evaluation whenever practical. These changes apply only to conduct on or after September 1, 2025; earlier conduct remains governed by prior law.
Fewer education exemptions for hearing aid professionals
Beginning September 1, 2025, hearing aid professionals lose a continuing education exemption for license renewal. Being first licensed within the 24 months before the reporting date no longer qualifies them for that exemption. Renewal without completing the education remains available with proof from an attending physician. That proof must show a serious or disabling illness or physical disability prevented compliance during those 24 months.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Charles Cunningham
House
Judith Zaffirini
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 28 • No: 3
House vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 141 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 28 • No: 3
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 28 • No: 3
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 28 • No: 3
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 28 • No: 3
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Public Health
Yes: 9 • No: 0
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
6/1/2025HouseSigned in the House
6/1/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/31/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/31/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
5/31/2025HouseRecord vote
5/30/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)
5/30/2025SenateRead
5/30/2025SenateHouse amendment(s) laid before the Senate
5/30/2025SenateHouse passage as amended reported
5/29/2025SenateNonrecord vote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3832)
5/28/2025HousePassed
5/28/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/28/2025HouseNonrecord vote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading as amended
5/28/2025HouseAmended (1-Cunningham)
5/28/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/28/2025HousePlaced on Local, Consent, and Res. Calendar
5/28/2025HouseConsidered in Local & Consent Calendars
5/27/2025HouseComm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
5/25/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/24/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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