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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Committee
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May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
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May 9, 2025
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Committee report distributed
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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
Lower · Passed
Recalled from subcommittee
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Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
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Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
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Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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Party
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Nate Schatzline
RRepublican
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