Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 3478: Relating to the definitions of child abuse and neglect and the temporary emergency jurisdiction of a court in this state over a child at risk of receiving certain prohibited gender transitioning or gender reassignment procedures or treatments.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3478 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the definitions of child abuse and neglect and the temporary emergency jurisdiction of a court in this state over a child at risk of receiving certain prohibited gender transitioning or gender reassignment procedures or treatments. Primary sponsor: David Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
“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 s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
- Read first time
- Filed