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HB 2242 - 2025-26

Preserving access to preventive services by clarifying state authority and definitions.
By request: Governor Ferguson, Insurance Commissioner
Companion bill: SB 5967

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Monday, February 9, 2026 01:19 PM

Current version:

HB 2242

Current status:

H2nd Reading

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After passage:PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Monday, February 9, 2026 01:19 PM

Current version:

HB 2242

Current status:

H2nd Reading

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamber
House:
Senate:
PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law
AfterPassage:

Bill history

2026 Regular Session

In the House

Jan 2
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (View original bill)
Jan 16
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)
Jan 23
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)
Jan 28
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials)
HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st substitute) (Majority report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority report)
Jan 30
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 6
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

Available documents

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Fiscal note

Amendments

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