Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 3478: Relating to the definitions of child abuse and neglect and the temporary emergency jurisdiction of a court in this state over a child at risk of receiving certain prohibited gender transitioning or gender reassignment procedures or treatments.

In committee Last action March 24, 2025: Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker

Plain-language summary

HB 3478 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the definitions of child abuse and neglect and the temporary emergency jurisdiction of a court in this state over a child at risk of receiving certain prohibited gender transitioning or gender reassignment procedures or treatments. Primary sponsor: David Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: David Lowe (Republican).