Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 5149: Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5149 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Primary sponsor: Denise Villalobos (Republican), Giovanni Capriglione (Republican), Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Villalobos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Giovanni Capriglione | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the Senate
- Signed in the House
- Reported enrolled
- Senate passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
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