Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 207: Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to attend mental health care appointments.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 207 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to attend mental health care appointments. Primary sponsor: Angela Paxton (Republican), Johnson, Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 30, 2025): Effective immediately.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| José Menéndez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Mayes Middleton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“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 immediately
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
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