Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 171: Relating to the certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 171 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency. Primary sponsor: Ryan Guillen (Republican), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Guillen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Royce West | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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
- House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
- Text of Senate Amendment(s)
- Record vote
- House concurs in Senate amendment(s)
- Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
- Senate Amendments distributed
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