TX SB 642
died on adjournmentRelating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Texas · 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) · upper
Quick answers
Did TX SB 642 pass?
No. TX SB 642 died when the 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-02-03): Referred to Business & Commerce
What is TX SB 642 about?
TX SB 642 is a bill in the 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) titled “Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.”.
Who sponsors TX SB 642?
Johnson is the primary sponsor of TX SB 642.
- Introduced
- 2024-12-18
- Latest action
- 2025-02-03 — Referred to Business & Commerce
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
- DNA (S0100)
- LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT (P0518)
- LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD (V1187)
- LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF (V0383)
- LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF (V8529)
- Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations (I0540)
- State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed (I0773)
Sponsors
- Johnsonprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2024-12-18
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
filing,introduction
2024-12-18
Filed
filing
2025-02-03
Read first time
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2025-02-03
Referred to Business & Commerce
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Versions
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Documents
Votes
Not provided by source.
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1503
Official source
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