Texas 89th Legislature
Blood & Medical Tests
4
Bills Enacted
1
High Cost Impact
4
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Upcoming Effective Dates
Blood & Medical Tests Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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4 days with filingsNov 12 - Mar 4
3
Senate Bills
1
House Bills
4
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate3
low1
Cost Impact
high1
medium1
low2
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
HB198
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Author: Ben BumgarnerRegular Session
SB922
Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.
Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.
Author: Kelly HancockRegular Session
SB1044
Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Author: Tan ParkerRegular Session
SB1886
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
Author: Kevin SparksRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on blood & medical tests passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to blood & medical tests. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of blood & medical tests policy in Texas.
- Did blood & medical tests bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Blood & Medical Tests legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most blood & medical tests bills?
- The leading authors of blood & medical tests legislation include Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Kevin Sparks (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on blood & medical tests issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for blood & medical tests legislation?
- Among the 4 blood & medical tests bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to blood & medical tests in Texas law?
- Blood & Medical Tests legislation frequently overlaps with Health, Health--other Diseases & Medical Conditions, Occupational Regulation--health Occupations. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for blood & medical tests legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 4 blood & medical tests bills (75%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on blood & medical tests policy.
- When do Texas blood & medical tests laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some blood & medical tests bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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