HB 3828
bill bars cancer institute money from fetal stem cell research
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
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
Caption
relating to the use of funds awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Embryonic too. Applies to the state cancer grants.
The bill bars money awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas from paying for embryonic or fetal stem cell research. It touches researchers and institutions that receive these state cancer grants. Grant money can still pay for adult stem cell and umbilical cord stem cell research, but not embryonic or fetal stem cell work, starting immediately or September 1, 2025.
Labels
Labels: QUICK READ: 149 WORDS. The bill as filed runs 149 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB3828 · 2025-03-05
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ITEM
relating to the use of funds awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
WHAT IT DOES
Embryonic too. Applies to the state cancer grants.
The bill bars money awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas from paying for embryonic or fetal stem cell research. It touches researchers and institutions that receive these state cancer grants. Grant money can still pay for adult stem cell and umbilical cord stem cell research, but not embryonic or fetal stem cell work, starting immediately or September 1, 2025.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Public Health
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 3, 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.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$20,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$20,000.00
- Cash
- $20,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $20,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 8, 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: 101007132, 101027774, 101071421.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$20,000.00
- Cash
- $20,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $20,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 8, 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: 101007132, 101027774, 101071421.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Mar 5, 2025
03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
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
Subjects
Science & Technology
State Finances--Management & Control
STEM CELL RESEARCH
CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
Text
The text as introduced · 149 words
By: Shofner H.B. No. 3828 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the use of funds awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 102.203, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subsection (f) to read as follows: (f) Money awarded under this subchapter may not be used for embryonic or fetal stem cell research. This subsection does not prohibit using money awarded under this subchapter for research using adult stem cells or stem cells obtained from an umbilical cord. 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.