Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 571: Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 571 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), Jeff Leach (Republican), Brad Buckley (Republican), Candy Noble (Republican), James Frank (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective immediately.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Royce West | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Jeff Leach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Brad Buckley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Candy Noble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| James Frank | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Birdwell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donna Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
- 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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