Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 296: Relating to the issuance of a license to practice medicine to certain applicants licensed or educated in a foreign country.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 296 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the issuance of a license to practice medicine to certain applicants licensed or educated in a foreign country. Primary sponsor: Caroline Harris Davila (Republican), Suleman Lalani (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Harris Davila | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Suleman Lalani | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Public Health
- Read first time
- Filed