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TX HB3828

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Shofner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) from using awarded funds for embryonic or fetal stem cell research

  • Explicitly permits CPRIT funds to continue being used for research involving adult stem cells or stem cells obtained from umbilical cords

  • Amends Section 102.203 of the Health and Safety Code by adding a new Subsection (f) with these restrictions

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both chambers of the legislature, or September 1, 2025, if the supermajority threshold is not met

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of funds awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/26/2025

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