Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 171: Relating to the certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 171 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency. Primary sponsor: Ryan Guillen (Republican), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ryan Guillen (Republican); Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.