Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 271 — Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

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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 has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 34.002(b), Health and Safety Code.

  • Section 34.002(b), Health and Safety Code

    23 21 and → 25 23 and (R) two doulas, one of whom must have experience providing care in an urban community, one of whom must have experience providing care in a rural community, and at least one of whom must specialize in end-of-life care;

    amended

Action History

  1. Filed

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 271?
HB 271 is sponsored by Lauren A. Simmons.
What is the current status of HB 271?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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