Relating to reporting and investigating certain cases of child abuse or neglect involving a pregnant person's use of a controlled substance.
HB 330 modifies Texas child welfare reporting rules for pregnant people using controlled substances. It exempts healthcare providers from mandatory abuse reports if a pregnant person discloses illegal drug use and provides proof of enrolling in or completing substance abuse treatment within five days, while also confirming no immediate child safety risk. The bill also prohibits child welfare investigations into such cases if the person successfully completes treatment under their provider's supervision. This directly affects pregnant individuals with substance use, healthcare professionals, and child protective services. The policy change aims to encourage treatment over investigation, effective September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Total actions
16
Key actions
6
Committee
7
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recalled from subcommittee
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Terry Meza
DDemocratic
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