Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 4563: Relating to allowing a therapy or facility dog to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.

In committee Last action April 3, 2025: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HB 4563 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to allowing a therapy or facility dog to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. Primary sponsor: Flores, Rodríguez Ramos. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Flores; Rodríguez Ramos. 1 co-sponsor.