HB 3758 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to admissibility and disclosure of certain evidence in a civil suit concerning a child alleged to have been abused or neglected or to be at risk of abuse or neglect filed by a governmental entity.

HB 3758 modifies evidence rules in child abuse/neglect cases filed by Texas government agencies. It prohibits using statements made during substance use disorder treatment (Sec. 104.101) or mental health treatment (Sec. 104.102) against the individual in court. The bill also requires corroboration for statements from mandatory reporters (Sec. 104.103) and prevents compelling alleged abusers to testify or make statements (Sec. 104.104). These changes directly affect individuals in treatment, mandatory reporters, and alleged abusers in cases where the government sues over child abuse or neglect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 Last action May 14, 2025
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May 10, 2025
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Committee report sent to Calendars
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May 9, 2025
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May 1, 2025
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Reported favorably as substituted
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May 1, 2025
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Vote reconsidered in committee
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Apr 28, 2025
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Reported favorably as substituted
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Apr 28, 2025
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Recalled from subcommittee
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Apr 14, 2025
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Left pending in subcommittee
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Apr 14, 2025
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Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
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Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
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Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
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