Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 5178: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain biomarker testing.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5178 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain biomarker testing. Primary sponsor: Donna Howard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
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