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TX SB1392

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of State Health Services to add a sex chromosome structure test to Texas's mandatory newborn screening program

  • Applies the new screening requirement to the state's detection and treatment program, heritable disease screening, and newborn screening services

  • Directs the Department of State Health Services to implement the new testing requirement as soon as practicable after the act takes effect

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to newborn screening tests for sex chromosome structure.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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