Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 497: Relating to requiring parental consent for behavioral or mental health treatment by school district personnel.

In committee Last action May 13, 2025: Returned to committee

Plain-language summary

HB 497 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requiring parental consent for behavioral or mental health treatment by school district personnel. Primary sponsor: Jared Patterson (Republican), Carrie Isaac (Republican), David Spiller (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Returned to committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jared Patterson (Republican); Carrie Isaac (Republican); David Spiller (Republican).