Relating to the contents of a request for disclosure in a civil action brought under the Family Code.
HB 3180 amends Texas Family Code Section 301.052 to clarify what information parties must disclose during civil family law cases (like divorce or custody disputes). It requires requesting parties to specify detailed information about medical records related to alleged injuries, expert witnesses' qualifications and opinions, settlement agreements, and witness statements. The bill directly affects individuals involved in family court cases where medical injuries or damages are claimed, making disclosure requests more structured. Key provisions mandate including expert resumes, basis for opinions, and authorization forms for medical records, aiming to streamline information sharing. This law took effect September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Signed Jun 20, 2025
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MINOR
This bill updates the Texas Family Code to clarify what information can be requested during civil discovery in family law cases. The changes standardize the list of discoverable items, including party information, legal theories, expert testimony details, and medical records in injury cases. These updates align the disclosure requirements with current legal standards and improve clarity for litigants seeking information.
Scope change
The bill applies to civil actions brought under the Family Code, including cases pending on the effective date or filed after September 1, 2025.
REQUIREMENT
Reorganized and clarified the list of discoverable information items in Section 301.052(a) of the Family Code, making the disclosure requirements more precise and consistent with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
TECHNICAL
Added digital accessibility updates to align the bill text with WCAG 2.1 standards for digital content.
TIMELINE
Established September 1, 2025 as the effective date for the amendments to the Family Code.
Floor votes · House May 12, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
49
Key actions
16
Committee
11
Jun 20, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Jurisprudence
upper
May 14, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
May 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment
lower
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recalled from subcommittee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Harold Dutton
DDemocratic
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