Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2159: Relating to the capacity of a minor to consent to certain treatment for the minor or the minor's child.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2159 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the capacity of a minor to consent to certain treatment for the minor or the minor's child. Primary sponsor: Erin Gámez (Democratic), Richard Hayes (Republican), David Spiller (Republican), Nicole Collier (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Referred to Health & Human Services.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Gámez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Richard Hayes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| David Spiller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Nicole Collier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Health & Human Services
- Read first time
- Received from the House
- Reported engrossed
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed to engrossment
- Laid out as postponed business
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