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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | TX | HB 3120 | Defines Certain Duties of the Owner or Operator of a Residential Child Detention Facility | Bill Passed - House (143 - 2) |
| May 2, 2025 | TX | SB 412 | Rescinds Exemptions for Educational, Medical, Psychological, and Psychiatric Professionals Who Commit Offenses Related to Material or Conduct that is Obscene or Harmful to Children | Bill Passed - House (92 - 39) |
| May 1, 2025 | TX | SB 494 | Establishes a Theft of Petroleum Products Task Force | Bill Passed - House (137 - 6) |
| April 30, 2025 | TX | HB 366 | Requires Disclosures on Certain Political Advertising that Contains Altered Media and Creates a Criminal Offense | Bill Passed - House (102 - 40) |
| April 23, 2025 | TX | HB 1644 | Authorizes Individuals to Possess and Purchase Fentanyl Test Strips | Bill Passed - House (147 - 0) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/06 | HB 3120 | Defines Certain Duties of the Owner or Operator of a Residential Child Detention Facility | Bill Passed - House (143 - 2) |
| 5/02 | SB 412 | Rescinds Exemptions for Educational, Medical, Psychological, and Psychiatric Professionals Who Commit Offenses Related to Material or Conduct that is Obscene or Harmful to Children | Bill Passed - House (92 - 39) |
| 5/01 | SB 494 | Establishes a Theft of Petroleum Products Task Force | Bill Passed - House (137 - 6) |
| 4/30 | HB 366 | Requires Disclosures on Certain Political Advertising that Contains Altered Media and Creates a Criminal Offense | Bill Passed - House (102 - 40) |
| 4/23 | HB 1644 | Authorizes Individuals to Possess and Purchase Fentanyl Test Strips | Bill Passed - House (147 - 0) |