Texas 89th Legislature
Blood & Medical Tests
4
Substantive Bills
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
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
Related Subject Areas
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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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