Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 5539: Relating to the provision of adoption cost information by a licensed child-placing agency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5539 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the provision of adoption cost information by a licensed child-placing agency. Primary sponsor: Schatzline, Lacey Hull (Republican), Christian Manuel (Democratic), Stan Gerdes (Republican), Cody Harris (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Laid on the table subject to call.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schatzline | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lacey Hull | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Christian Manuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stan Gerdes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Cody Harris | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table subject to call
- Companion considered in lieu of
- 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)
- Vote reconsidered in committee
- Considered in formal meeting
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in public hearing
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