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HB 410 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to preauthorization of certain benefits by certain health benefit plan issuers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 493 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 558 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest for certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 656 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to a signed statement indicating that a person voluntarily consented to submit to the taking of a breath or blood specimen to test for intoxication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 657 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence of intoxication in the prosecution of a criminal offense involving a motor vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1287 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest for certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1674 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest following certain motor vehicle accidents. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety No action taken in committee
HB 1893 87-0 (2021) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2385 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to testing discharged or released inmates for communicable diseases and any life-threatening diseases or conditions. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2566 87-0 (2021) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al. Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2654 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to the determination of whether a person is intoxicated for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2852 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the taking of a specimen to test for intoxication and retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2983 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al. Relating to medical examinations for certain children entering the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Received from the House
HB 3977 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 335 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the taking of a specimen to test for intoxication and retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 529 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 580 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1047 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1511 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1952 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 76 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 386 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 670 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 762 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1355 86-0 (2019) Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance and execution of a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 1425 86-0 (2019) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2255 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information following a screening. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2260 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy | et. al. Relating to the authority of a magistrate or justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2582 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to required notice of the cost and health benefit plan coverage of newborn screening tests. House: Insurance Companion considered in lieu of in committee
SB 71 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a statewide telehealth center for sexual assault forensic medical examination. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 747 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 748 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care, including the newborn screening preservation account. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1447 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1912 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the sharing of newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information to parents following a screening. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1921 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 717 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1036 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain breast cancer screening procedures under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1044 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to mandatory spinal screenings for children in certain grades attending public or private schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1067 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to newborn screening tests for adrenoleukodystrophy. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1076 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the mandatory spinal screening of public and private school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1322 85-0 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1886 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to dyslexia screening and testing in public schools, the employment of dyslexia specialists by regional education service centers, the development of a list of training opportunities for educators regarding dyslexia, and transition planning for students enrolled in a special education program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1937 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to newborn screening tests for adrenoleukodystrophy. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2458 85-0 (2017) Author: Price, Four Relating to the authority of a magistrate to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3304 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Tagged
HB 3476 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4023 85-0 (2017) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic practitioners and neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4102 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collected in relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4121 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to the use of rapid DNA technology to identify, document and record all persons arrested for a felony or a class A misdemeanor. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
SB 155 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to requirements for participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League, including a sudden cardiac arrest awareness form. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1080 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to required disclosures for prenatal genetic screening; imposing a civil penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1081 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the administration of prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1265 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1941 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic practitioners and neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 204 85-1 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 460 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons suspected of committing certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 677 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 779 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1264 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the preservation of toxicological evidence collected in connection with certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1595 84-0 (2015) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to testing certain defendants or confined persons for communicable diseases. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2395 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the testing of a juvenile for a sexually transmitted disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) following the filing of a petition and a finding of probable cause that the juvenile has engaged in certain delinquent conduct. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3312 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the taking of an additional specimen of a person's blood on arrest for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 194 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 602 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 779 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to access to certain medical test results in a criminal proceeding; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 780 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the preservation of toxicological evidence collected in connection with certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1705 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the testing of a juvenile for a sexually transmitted disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) following the filing of a petition and a finding of probable cause that the juvenile has engaged in certain delinquent conduct. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 434 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the persons authorized to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 435 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the authority of a peace officer to take a blood specimen from the operator of a motor vehicle or watercraft to test for alcohol concentration or the presence of other intoxicating substances. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 495 83-0 (2013) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al. Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 516 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al. Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 740 83-0 (2013) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease and other disorders. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1119 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1319 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1471 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to newborn hearing screening. House: Public Health Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1566 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to testing of a juvenile for a sexually transmitted disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) upon the filing of a petition alleging delinquent conduct. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 1658 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil Relating to requiring the arrest and collection of a breath or blood specimen of persons operating a motor vehicle or watercraft while intoxicated under certain circumstances. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 1761 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the consideration of strategies by the Health and Human Services Commission to ensure the appropriate use of diagnostic ancillary services in the Medicaid program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2496 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to allow blood pressure machines to be located in driver's license offices. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2598 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to AIDS, HIV, and hepatitis education and testing for inmates, state jail defendants, and employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2868 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 253 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to newborn screening for congenital heart defects. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 469 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 793 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to newborn hearing screening. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1059 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the consideration of strategies by the Health and Human Services Commission to ensure the appropriate use of diagnostic ancillary services in the Medicaid program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1183 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to testing of a juvenile for a sexually transmitted disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on the filing of a petition alleging delinquent conduct that includes certain sexual offenses. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 411 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain newborn and infant screening and follow-up services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 440 82-0 (2011) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the authority of a peace officer to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 481 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the establishment of paternity. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 483 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to genetic testing in the determination of parentage and to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 498 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 786 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 909 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1406 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the persons authorized to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1536 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1644 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease in certain children. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1743 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2095 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to genetic testing in certain proceedings to declare heirship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2102 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the requirement that certain mammography reports contain information regarding supplemental breast cancer screening. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2110 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2285 82-0 (2011) Author: Nash, Barbara Relating to reimbursement of costs incurred for the collection of certain blood specimens as a condition of community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2312 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a sickle cell disease program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3239 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the testing of certain inmates for all types of Hepatitis. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
SB 229 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to newborn hearing screenings and hearing services for certain children. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 241 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 507 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the confidentiality of newborn screening information. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 785 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 805 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory science professionals; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 838 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for driving while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1601 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the licensing and regulation of chiropractors. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1787 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SCR 47 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 785. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SCR 48 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Recalling S.B. No. 785 from the governor for clerical correction. Signed by the Governor
HB 509 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the persons authorized to draw a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 814 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the registration and regulation of certain collection facilities and certified collectors that provide collection services in this state; providing penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 823 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the authority of a peace officer to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 932 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to genetic testing in the determination of parentage and to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 946 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1133 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the establishment of paternity. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1305 81-0 (2009) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Relating to civil liability of hospitals or persons drawing blood pursuant to a search warrant. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1354 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from certain persons arrested for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1379 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the provision of HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1380 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1381 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the provision of HIV and AIDS tests. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1663 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Phil Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1671 81-0 (2009) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to mutual aid agreements for newborn screening laboratory services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1672 81-0 (2009) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to newborn screening. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1985 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the requirement that certain defendants in a criminal case undergo testing for HIV infection and other diseases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2330 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to laboratory tests measuring kidney function. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3005 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the mandatory testing of persons suspected of exposing employees of a juvenile probation department to certain diseases. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3151 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the authority of certain justices of the peace to issue a search warrant for a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3472 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to diagnostic testing of pregnant women and certain newborns. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4506 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the screening of newborns for sickle-cell trait and other disorders by the Department of State Health Services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 230 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the termination of the duty to pay child support based on the results of genetic testing excluding the obligor as the child's biological father. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 877 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the provision of HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1092 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the screening of newborns for sickle-cell trait and other disorders by the Department of State Health Services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1330 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to mutual aid agreements for newborn screening laboratory services. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1607 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from certain persons arrested for certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1886 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to diagnostic testing of pregnant women and certain newborns. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 2421 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the confidentiality of newborn screening information. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 259 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the persons authorized to draw a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 707 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the persons authorized to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 782 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to genetic testing in the determination of parentage and to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
HB 1111 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to reporting concerning research on children committed to the Texas Youth Commission. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1113 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to reporting research on children within the juvenile probation system. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1159 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the testing of certain inmates for HIV or AIDS. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1194 80-0 (2007) Author: England, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to indemnification of phlebotomists performing services under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Civil Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1276 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to the testing of certain inmates for HIV or AIDS. House: Corrections Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1557 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the billing of anatomic pathology services. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1966 80-0 (2007) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the registration and regulation of certain collection facilities and certified professional collectors that provide collection services in this state; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2234 80-0 (2007) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to persons who may be ordered to take a blood sample from the body of a person who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 453 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the testing of certain inmates for HIV or AIDS. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1624 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to genetic testing in proceedings to declare heirship; providing a criminal penalty. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1801 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to prohibiting research on children within the juvenile probation system. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1832 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the billing of anatomic pathology services; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 14 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the persons authorized to draw a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Law Enforcement Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 43 79-0 (2005) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to conduct a mandatory human immunodeficiency virus test on certain inmates and state jail felons. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 80 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the persons authorized to draw a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 645 79-0 (2005) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the creation of a presumption in certain criminal proceedings as to evidence of a defendant's alcohol concentration determined by an analysis of the defendant's breath, blood, or urine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in subcommittee
HB 651 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the creation of a presumption in certain criminal proceedings as to evidence of a defendant's alcohol concentration determined by an analysis of the defendant's breath, blood, or urine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1095 79-0 (2005) Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the offense of harassment by persons in certain correctional facilities and to creating the offense of harassment of public servant. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1927 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the requirement that certain offenders undergo testing for AIDS, HIV infection, or related conditions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2643 79-0 (2005) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to a program of testing for childhood lead poisoning and blood lead levels of concern. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3117 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the suspension of a license for refusing to undergo a blood alcohol level test House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3272 79-0 (2005) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to testing deceased persons for communicable diseases after an accidental exposure of certain persons. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 53 79-0 (2005) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the use of genetic testing information by insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 292 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to the fee for reinstatement or issuance of a driver's license following a license suspension or denial for failure to pass a test for intoxication. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
HB 292 78-0 (2003) Author: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 914 78-0 (2003) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 1141 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the persons authorized to draw a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Law Enforcement Considered in Calendars
HB 1142 78-0 (2003) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to certain diagnostic tests and other care required to be provided by a health benefit plan. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1530 78-0 (2003) Author: Cook, Robert Relating to creating a presumption regarding a person's alcohol concentration level. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1611 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of a person's refusal to consent to the taking of a blood or breath specimen to test for intoxication. House: Law Enforcement Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1725 78-0 (2003) Author: Stick, Jack | et. al. Relating to the suspension of a driver's license for a failure to pass a test for intoxication or for a refusal to consent to the taking of a blood or breath specimen to test for alcohol or other intoxicants. House: Law Enforcement Meeting cancelled
HB 2669 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to mandatory controlled substance testing for certain persons who are arrested or have been confined for the commission of a criminal offense. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2704 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al. Relating to post conviction DNA review in criminal cases; providing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3255 78-0 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the application of certain post-conviction procedures to inmates in whose trials forensic evidence was admitted after analysis at an unprofessional laboratory. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 46 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Meeting cancelled
SB 401 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to testing certain public safety personnel for accidental exposure to hepatitis B or hepatitis C. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1814 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to post conviction DNA review in criminal cases; providing a fee. Senate: Criminal Justice Meeting cancelled
SB 1835 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to testing for communicable diseases certain people who are arrested. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1239 77-0 (2001) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to retention requirements for and access to blood specimens taken for newborn screenings; providing a criminal penalty. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1726 77-0 (2001) Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al. Relating to the taking of a specimen from a person arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain offenses for the purposes of DNA analysis; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3148 77-0 (2001) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to the administration and application of the sex offender registration program and to other requirements imposed on sex offenders. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
SB 215 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David
Sponsor: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of evading arrest or detention and to testing for communicable diseases of certain persons who are arrested for that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 544 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to requiring the provision of periodic health evaluations and credentialing of physicians and health care providers by health maintenance organizations and to the verification of physician credentials. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 638 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Sponsor: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the taking of a specimen from a person arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain offenses for the purposes of DNA analysis; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1467 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to coverage for tests for the detection of colorectal cancer under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 873 70-0 (1987) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Corrections to conduct tests on inmates before their release from the department for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related disorders. House: Corrections Referred to subcommittee
HB 1001 70-0 (1987) Author: McDonald, Nancy Relating to tests for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related disorders; providing penalties. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1042 70-0 (1987) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the restrictions on insurers concerning blood tests for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related infections. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
HB 1065 70-0 (1987) Author: Roberts, Ted Relating to the offenses for driving while intoxicated and involuntary manslaughter involving the use of a motor vehicle and to the civil and criminal consequences of those offenses, including the suspension of the driver's license of a person operating a motor vehicle if the person is suspected of having an alcohol concentration of 0.10 or greater. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Rules suspended
HB 1205 70-0 (1987) Author: McDonald, Nancy Relating to prohibiting mandatory testing for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related infections; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 1206 70-0 (1987) Author: McDonald, Nancy Relating to confidentiality and disclosure of test results for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related infections; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 1207 70-0 (1987) Author: McDonald, Nancy Relating to requiring informed consent before administering test for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related infections; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 1276 70-0 (1987) Author: McKinney, Mike Relating to approving laboratories that perform the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening test and to duties of the Texas Department of Health. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2424 70-0 (1987) Author: McWilliams, Jim Relating to health warnings about diseases communicable by blood transfusion. House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 2444 70-0 (1987) Author: Wright, Brad Relating to blood banks, confidentiality of blood bank records, penalties against improper disclosure of donor information, and amendment of Article 4590-3. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2456 70-0 (1987) Author: Tallas, Jim
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to personnel who may draw blood specimens of driving-while-intoxicated suspects upon the request or order of a peace officer. House: Liquor Regulation
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 422 70-0 (1987) Author: Edwards, Chet Relating to the manner in which a specimen of blood is taken following an arrest for driving while intoxicated. Senate: Health & Human Services Removed from local & uncontested cal.
SB 587 70-0 (1987) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to restrictions on insurers concerning blood tests for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related infections. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 588 70-0 (1987) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to requiring written consent before administering tests for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related infections; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Reported favorably with substitute
SB 589 70-0 (1987) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to prohibiting mandatory testing for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related infections; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 590 70-0 (1987) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to tests for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related disorders; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Record vote
SB 592 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to confidentiality and disclosure of test results for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and related infections; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 632 70-0 (1987) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to blood testing and evidence of blood testing in paternity suits and to venue in such suits. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 644 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the imposition of a special cost on conviction of the offense of driving while intoxicated or involuntary manslaughter involving the use of a motor vehicle and to the establishment of breath alcohol testing programs. Senate: Economic Development Testimony received in committee
SB 646 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the exemption from certain administrative procedures in the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act of contested cases of breath analysis certification suspension, revocation, or termination. House: Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 706 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Willy, John
Relating to false information on an application or other document required to be completed before donating blood; providing a penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1293 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to personnel who may draw blood specimens of driving while intoxicated suspects upon the request or order of a peace officer. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1298 70-0 (1987) Author: Sarpalius, Bill Defining "intoxicated" in terms of alcohol concentration or presence of a controlled substance or drug; relating to liability of persons who take blood samples to obtain evidence of such concentration or presence; relating to obtaining such evidence in autopsies; and relating to participation in pretrial diversion programs of persons convicted of offenses involving such concentration or presence and use of the fact of such participation in assessing penalties after subsequent convictions; amending Subsections (c) and (h) of Section 3, Chapter 434, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, as amended (Article 67011-5, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); Subsection (b) of Section 19.05, Penal Code, as amended; Article 49.03, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended; and Subsection (a), Section 10, Article 42.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1405 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to tests required by blood banks, records maintained by blood banks and liability for certain activities involving human body parts; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 1463 70-0 (1987) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to approving laboratories that perform the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening test and to duties of the Texas Department of Health. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 164 70-2 (1987) Author: Taylor, M.A. Relating to the definition of blood banks for purposes of testing, confidentiality of records, "Operation Look-Back" procedures, and liability. House: Public Health Coauthor authorized
SB 83 70-2 (1987) Author: McFarland, Bob Relating to certain medical tests required of persons arrested for offenses involving sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 91 70-2 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the definition of blood banks and to "Operation Look-Back" procedures. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
HB 1102 69-0 (1985) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to prohibiting a blood collection center from purchasing blood or blood derivatives from a person who has certain communicable diseases; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 471 66-0 (1979) Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to blood tests in suits to establish paternity. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1211 66-0 (1979) Author: Close, G.R. "Bob" Relating to X-rays and tuberculin skin tests as a requirement for annual teacher physicals. House: Public Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1737 66-0 (1979) Author: McBee, Susan Gurley
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to examination for tuberculosis of certain paid and volunteer employees of school districts. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 377 66-0 (1979) Author: Creighton, Tom
Sponsor: Hall, Tip
Establishing the Texas Department of Mental Retardation Genetics Screening and Counseling Program to provide comprehensive genetic services in the areas of mental illness and mental retardation; transferring to the program all powers, duties, functions, obligations, property, records, and personnel of the genetics counseling and screening program of the Denton State School; authorizing the acquisition of real property and the comprehensive genetic services; providing for an effective date; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 834 66-0 (1979) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Sponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to tests for phenylketonuria and other heritable diseases and approval of laboratories making those tests. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 973 66-0 (1979) Author: Jones, Gene
Sponsor: Simpson, Bob
To be known as the Genetic Screening Act; relating to genetic screening programs and their certification and liability; and declaring an emergency. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 1046 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to the testing for hypothyroidism in newborn infants. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 587 65-0 (1977) Author: Head, Fred Relating to chemical tests for intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 459 63-0 (1973) Author: Tupper, Jr., Charles Relating to the establishment and development of a program by the State Department of Health to provide testing for hemoglobinopathies, including but not limited to sickle cell trait, thalassemia, and S-C disease; and declaring an emergency. House: Human Resources Reported from subcommittee
HB 492 55-0 (1957) Author: Cox, James E. Relating to authorizing the County Clerk of each county to destroy blood test certificates on file in the County Clerk's office after the expiration of one year from the date of filing.
HB 93 49-0 (1945) Author: Cato, Arthur Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that each of the parties entering into a contract of marriage in Texas be thoroughly examined by a physician legally licensed to practice medicine in Texas, who at the time of said examination caused to be made of specimens taken from such persons standard serological tests and other such laboratory procedures as are essential to the determination of freedom from syphilis and all other venereal diseases.
HB 160 49-0 (1945) Author: McMurry, Houston | et. al. Relating to providing for the protection of unborn children and the public health by an Act requiring standard serologic blood tests for syphilis on pregnant women; providing a saving clause and prescribing a penalty.
HB 161 49-0 (1945) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to providing for the protection of unborn children and the public health by requiring premarital examinations for syphilis; providing penalties.
SB 65 49-0 (1945) Author: Sulak, Louis J. Relating to providing for the protection of unborn children and the public health by requiring premarital examinations for syphilis; providing penalties for violation thereof.
SB 66 49-0 (1945) Author: Sulak, Louis J. Relating to providing for the protection of unborn children and the public health by an Act requiring standard serologic blood tests for syphilis on pregnant women; providing a saving clause and prescribing a penalty.
HB 24 38-0 (1923) Author: Dodd, Joseph Abner Relating to requiring all men to submit to physical examination and furnish to the clerks to whom they apply for license to marry a certificate from a reputable physician that they are free from venereal disease; prescribing penalties.
HB 85 38-0 (1923) Author: Wilmans, Edith Eunice Relating to prohibiting the issuance of marriage licenses unless such application is accompanied by a certificate from a reputable physician; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 88 38-0 (1923) Author: Baldwin, Roy Alvin | et. al. Relating to providing for issuance by clerks of the county court of license to marry; requiring such clerk before issuing such license to demand and receive from the male person, party to such marriage contract, a certificate in writing made by a reputable, licensed and regularly practicing physician of this State, certifying on his honor that such person is not afflicted with any contagious or communicable venereal disease, and prescribing the requisites of such certificates; prescribing penalties for violations of this act.


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