Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1639: Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1639 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on December 16, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state. Primary sponsor: Jared Patterson (Republican), Nicole Collier (Democratic), Carol Alvarado (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Patterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Nicole Collier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Carol Alvarado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Tan Parker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
“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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