TX HB4882

Requires birthing facilities to perform testing for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) on all newborns and infants before discharge, in addition to the already-required hearing screening

Birthing facilities must inform parents during admission that the facility is legally required to conduct both hearing screening and CMV testing on newborns/infants

Parents have the right to decline both the hearing screening and the CMV test

Testing may be waived if the parent declines, the infant is transferred to another facility, the test was previously completed, or the newborn was discharged within 10 hours with a referral to a certified program

The Texas Department of State Health Services must maintain data on each newborn or infant who receives hearing screening or CMV testing

Takes effect September 1, 2025