Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5237 — Relating to wrongful death actions arising from the death of an unborn child resulting from an abortion.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM

  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 wrongful death actions arising from the death of an unborn child resulting from an abortion.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5237 do?
Relating to wrongful death actions arising from the death of an unborn child resulting from an abortion.
Who sponsors HB 5237?
HB 5237 is sponsored by John Bryant, Lulu Flores, Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos, Lauren A. Simmons, and Gene Wu.
What is the current status of HB 5237?
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 5237?
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