Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 789: Relating to requiring parental consent for psychological or psychiatric examination, testing, or treatment conducted by school district personnel.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 789 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requiring parental consent for psychological or psychiatric examination, testing, or treatment conducted by school district personnel. Primary sponsor: Valoree Swanson (Republican), Brad Buckley (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): Referred to Public Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valoree Swanson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Brad Buckley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Mano DeAyala | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 133 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
“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 Public Education
- Read first time
- Filed