Monitoring the SessionHB 1219
Died in committee
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
She still accepts or refuses any treatment, with informed consent.
The bill orders doctors and other health care practitioners to put a pregnant patient's health ahead of the fetus's health when recommending treatment, even if the treatment could injure or kill the fetus. It also says the pregnant patient keeps the right to accept or refuse any treatment, and the provider must get her informed consent first. Licensing boards can fine providers who break the rule, and it takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 1490 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1490 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
89R-HB1219 · 2024-11-12
relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
She still accepts or refuses any treatment, with informed consent.
The bill orders doctors and other health care practitioners to put a pregnant patient's health ahead of the fetus's health when recommending treatment, even if the treatment could injure or kill the fetus. It also says the pregnant patient keeps the right to accept or refuse any treatment, and the provider must get her informed consent first. Licensing boards can fine providers who break the rule, and it takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025.
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No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Not tied to this bill.
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$79,480.35
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 31, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012300, 101032600, 101059513, 101069108, 101072533.
$55,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 11, 2024 to Sep 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012300, 101032600, 101059513, 101069108.
$32,511.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Sep 25, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Derived itemized flow · Sep 25, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101072533.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$79,480.35
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 31, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012300, 101032600, 101059513, 101069108, 101072533.
$55,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 11, 2024 to Sep 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012300, 101032600, 101059513, 101069108.
$32,511.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Sep 25, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Derived itemized flow · Sep 25, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101072533.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.
by Rep. Plesa, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 3, 2023: Referred to Public Health
Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Caption, 88R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 12, 2024
03/10/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Public Health · Final status: Died in committee
SB 350 by Eckhardt (identical)
Abortion
Health Care Providers
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
Women
PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
The text as introduced · 269 words
89R2360 JG-D By: Plesa H.B. No. 1219 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 170A, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 170A.008 to read as follows: Sec. 170A.008. PRIORITIZATION OF PREGNANT INDIVIDUAL'S HEALTH. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a physician or health care practitioner shall prioritize the health of a pregnant individual over the health of the fetus the individual is carrying when recommending a health care treatment for the individual, regardless of whether the treatment poses a risk of injury or death to the fetus. (b) A pregnant individual retains the right to agree to or refuse a health care treatment regardless of the physician's or health care practitioner's recommendation under Subsection (a), and the physician or practitioner may provide the treatment only after obtaining the individual's informed consent. (c) The appropriate licensing authority may impose an administrative penalty against a physician or health care practitioner who violates this section in the same manner and using the same procedures as the authority uses to impose an administrative penalty against a physician or practitioner who violates the authority's licensing or other regulatory laws or rules. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
