Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 4563: Relating to allowing a therapy or facility dog to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4563 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to allowing a therapy or facility dog to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. Primary sponsor: Flores, Rodríguez Ramos. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rodríguez Ramos | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gene Wu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
“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 Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed