Texas 89th Legislature
Vital Statistics & Records
5
Bills Enacted
5
Bill Authors
4 bills (80%) have bipartisan support.
Vital Statistics & Records Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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4 days with filingsNov 12 - Mar 13
4
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
5
Regular
60%
Democrat
40%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
low3
Cost Impact
low5
Leading Authors
1
1
1
1
1
All Bills (5)
HB39
Relating to information and data regarding the incidence of veteran deaths in this state.
Relating to information and data regarding the incidence of veteran deaths in this state.
Author: Ray LopezRegular Session
HB229
Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.
Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.
Author: Ellen TroxclairRegular Session
HB1193
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information on a declaration of informal marriage.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information on a declaration of informal marriage.
Author: Christian ManuelRegular Session
HB4795
Relating to duties of the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services in relation to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including in regard to the electronic transmission of certain information.
Relating to duties of the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services in relation to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including in regard to the electronic transmission of certain information.
Author: Candy NobleRegular Session
SB1467
Relating to death records maintained by the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services and provided to certain hospitals.
Relating to death records maintained by the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services and provided to certain hospitals.
Author: Juan HinojosaRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on vital statistics & records passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 5 laws related to vital statistics & records. These bills were authored by 5 different legislators and address various aspects of vital statistics & records policy in Texas.
- Did vital statistics & records bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Vital Statistics & Records legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most vital statistics & records bills?
- The leading authors of vital statistics & records legislation include Rep. Candy Noble (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Christian Manuel (D) with 1 bills, Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on vital statistics & records issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for vital statistics & records legislation?
- Among the 5 vital statistics & records bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to vital statistics & records in Texas law?
- Vital Statistics & Records legislation frequently overlaps with State Health Services, Department of, Health, Family. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for vital statistics & records legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 5 vital statistics & records bills (80%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on vital statistics & records policy.
- When do Texas vital statistics & records laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some vital statistics & records 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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