TX HR698

Recognizes May 15, 2025, as Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day in Texas, continuing an observance established in 2012

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting that can cause significant weight loss, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, and increased risk of preterm labor

Affects nearly 6 million women worldwide, with approximately 900 patients treated in Texas in 2023

Ranks as the number one cause of hospitalization in early pregnancy and number two overall during pregnancy, costing $3 billion annually nationwide

Adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on April 9, 2025, by non-record vote