Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 3979: Relating to the licensing and regulation of naturopathic physicians; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3979 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the licensing and regulation of naturopathic physicians; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican), Lacey Hull (Republican), Daniel Alders (Republican), Carrie Isaac (Republican), Joanne Shofner (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): Referred to Public Health.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briscoe Cain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Lacey Hull | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Daniel Alders | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Carrie Isaac | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Joanne Shofner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“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 Public Health
- Read first time
- Filed