Relating to the citizenship status of and birth certificates for certain children born in this state.

HB 4771 would change Texas birth certificate requirements for children born in the state. It states a child born in Texas is not considered a U.S. citizen unless at least one parent was a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident at the time of birth. The bill requires health officials to add fields on birth certificates for recording parents' citizenship status. This law would take effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting children born to parents who do not meet these specific citizenship or residency criteria.