Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1238: Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1238 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse. Primary sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican), Trey Wharton (Republican), Andy Hopper (Republican), Vikki Goodwin (Democratic), Katrina Pierson (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Matt Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Trey Wharton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Andy Hopper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Vikki Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Katrina Pierson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Donna Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Tom Craddick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Erin Gámez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Josey Garcia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 124 |
| Ana Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 143 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Lujan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| José Menéndez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Royce West | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 House
- Signed in the Senate
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
- Reported enrolled
- Record vote
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
- Read
- House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
- House passage as amended reported
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