Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 2159 — Relating to the capacity of a minor to consent to certain treatment for the minor or the minor's child.

Last action — Referred to Health & Human Services

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Summary

Relating to the capacity of a minor to consent to certain treatment for the minor or the minor's child.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 32.003(a), Family Code, Section 32.0031, Family Code.

  • OF → CERTAIN , CARE, AND SERVICES FOR , MINOR PARENT,

    amended

  • Section 32.003(a), Family Code

    his or her and consents to medical, dental, psychological, or surgical treatment for the child → that

    amended

  • Section 32.0031, Family Code

    Sec. 32.0031. CONSENT TO TREATMENT OF CHILD BY MINOR PARENT. A minor who is the parent of a child may consent to medical, dental, psychological, and surgical treatment for the child by a licensed physician or dentist if the minor: (1) is unmarried; and (2) has actual custody of the child.

    added

Action History

  1. Referred to Health & Human Services

  2. Read first time

  3. Received from the House

  4. Reported engrossed

  5. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  6. Record vote

  7. Passed

  8. Read 3rd time

  9. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  10. Record vote

  11. Passed to engrossment

  12. Laid out as postponed business

  13. Postponed

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. Placed on General State Calendar

  16. Considered in Calendars

  17. Committee report sent to Calendars

  18. Committee report distributed

  19. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  21. Considered in formal meeting

  22. Recalled from subcommittee

  23. Left pending in subcommittee

  24. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee

  25. Considered by s/c in public hearing

  26. Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .

  27. Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker

  28. Read first time

  29. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2159 do?
Relating to the capacity of a minor to consent to certain treatment for the minor or the minor's child.
Who sponsors HB 2159?
HB 2159 is sponsored by Erin Gámez, Richard Hayes, David Spiller, and Nicole Collier.
What is the current status of HB 2159?
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 2159?
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