HR 596 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Recognizing March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

This bill (HR 596) is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Texas. It does not create new laws or allocate funds, but encourages all Texans to learn about colorectal cancer prevention and screening. The resolution highlights that colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer and second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., with higher risks for Black Americans and rising cases among young adults. It specifically cites the American Cancer Society's recommendation for screenings starting at age 45 to improve early detection and survival rates. The resolution was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on March 26, 2025.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a draft introduction to an enrolled final version, with minor text reorganization and the addition of sponsor signatures and certification of adoption. No substantive policy changes were made to the bill's content, scope, or requirements.

TECHNICAL

Text was reorganized and reformatted from draft to final enrolled version, with line numbers removed and sponsor signatures added.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Mar 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors