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TX HB1639

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jared Patterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of State Health Services must collaborate with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to conduct a study on increased cancer incidence among female firefighters in Texas

  • Study will compare cancer rates between female firefighters and other women, with focus on women-specific cancers including ovarian and breast cancer, using the state cancer registry and other readily available data sources

  • Written report with study results and legislative recommendations must be submitted to the legislature by September 1, 2026, and posted publicly on agency websites

  • Act takes effect September 1, 2025, and expires September 1, 2027

  • Passed the House 141-7 on May 7, 2025, and the Senate 28-3 on May 20, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state.

Health

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services5/8/2025
Public Health3/12/2025

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