Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1255: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed by a professional who is required to report child abuse or neglect and against a child under the care of that professional.

In committee Last action April 24, 2025: Left pending in subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 1255 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed by a professional who is required to report child abuse or neglect and against a child under the care of that professional. Primary sponsor: Cook, Steve Toth (Republican), Rhetta Bowers (Democratic), Joe Moody (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): Left pending in subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cook; Steve Toth (Republican); Rhetta Bowers (Democratic); Joe Moody (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.