Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 5237: Relating to wrongful death actions arising from the death of an unborn child resulting from an abortion.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5237 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to wrongful death actions arising from the death of an unborn child resulting from an abortion. Primary sponsor: Flores, Rodríguez Ramos, Lauren Simmons (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rodríguez Ramos | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lauren Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| John Bryant | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 114 |
| 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 Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed