Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 136: Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for lactation consultation services.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 136 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for lactation consultation services. Primary sponsor: Lacey Hull (Republican), Valoree Swanson (Republican), Toni Rose (Democratic), Keresa Richardson (Republican), Candy Noble (Republican), Carol Alvarado (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 24, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey Hull | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Valoree Swanson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Toni Rose | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Keresa Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Candy Noble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Carol Alvarado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Aicha Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Jones | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 147 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Royce West | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Judith Zaffirini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the Senate
- Signed in the House
- Reported enrolled
- Senate passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
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