Bill

HB 2490

87(R) - 2021
House Public Health
House Public Health
Health & Human Services
Women

Contact the Author

Donna Howard

Phone:

512-463-0631

Capitol Office:

E1.504

Email:

Vote Recommendation

No
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Negative
  • Negative
  • Negative

Author(s)

Donna Howard
Toni Rose

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of certain minors to consent to Texas Home Visiting Program services. 

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 2490 would allow a minor, a person younger than 18 years of age, who is eligible for a home visiting program to consent to enrollment in and to receive services from a home visiting program.

Vote Recommendation Notes

HB 2490 takes away the rights of parents to choose who is able to come in and visit their children to conduct studies and provide services. HB 2490 violates individual liberty, limited government, and personal responsibility by giving choice to an individual who is legally unable to provide consent. For this reason, Texas Action opposes HB 2490. 

Contact the Author

Donna Howard

Phone:

512-463-0631

Capitol Office:

E1.504

Email: