Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1097: Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse or neglect.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1097 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse or neglect. Primary sponsor: Steve Toth (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Toth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| J.M. Lozano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Human Services
- Read first time
- Filed