Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 331: Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.

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Introduced
In committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Enacted

Last official action: May 24, 2025 ·Record last updated: Oct 22, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC

Plain-language summary

HB 331 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders. Primary sponsor: Jared Patterson (Republican), Lauren Simmons (Democratic), Mary Ann Perez (Democratic), Oscar Longoria (Democratic), John Lujan (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 24, 2025): Effective immediately.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 8

Name	Role	Party	Chamber	District
Jared Patterson	Primary sponsor	Republican	House	106
Lauren Simmons	Primary sponsor	Democratic	House	146
Mary Ann Perez	Primary sponsor	Democratic	House	144
Oscar Longoria	Primary sponsor	Democratic	House	35
John Lujan	Primary sponsor	Republican	House	118
Chuy Hinojosa	Primary sponsor	Democratic	Senate	20
Salman Bhojani	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	92
John Bucy	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	136
Ben Bumgarner	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	63
Ryan Guillen	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	31
Cody Harris	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	8
Charlene Ward Johnson	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	139
Janie Lopez	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	37
Will Metcalf	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	16
Katrina Pierson	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	33
Mihaela Pleșa	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	70
Penny Morales Shaw	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	148
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

May 24, 2025Effective immediately
May 24, 2025Signed by the Governor
May 13, 2025Sent to the Governor
May 12, 2025Signed in the Senate
May 12, 2025Signed in the House
May 9, 2025Reported enrolled
May 9, 2025Senate passage reported
May 9, 2025Record vote
May 9, 2025Passed
May 9, 2025Read 3rd time
May 9, 2025Record vote
May 9, 2025Three day rule suspended

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Key facts

Bill: HB 331
Chamber: House
Introduced: November 12, 2024
Stage: Enacted
Last action: May 24, 2025

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