Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1602 — Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a criminal offense relating to making false statements or reports of child abuse or neglect.

Last action — Referred to Human Services: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a criminal offense relating to making false statements or reports of child abuse or neglect.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Human Services

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1602 do?
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a criminal offense relating to making false statements or reports of child abuse or neglect.
Who sponsors HB 1602?
HB 1602 is sponsored by Jon Rosenthal.
What is the current status of HB 1602?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1602?
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