Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 3979: Relating to the licensing and regulation of naturopathic physicians; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.

In committee Last action March 27, 2025: Referred to Public Health

Plain-language summary

HB 3979 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the licensing and regulation of naturopathic physicians; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican), Lacey Hull (Republican), Daniel Alders (Republican), Carrie Isaac (Republican), Joanne Shofner (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): Referred to Public Health.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Briscoe Cain (Republican); Lacey Hull (Republican); Daniel Alders (Republican); Carrie Isaac (Republican); and 1 more. 2 co-sponsors.