Compare TX HB 68 (2021) and TX HB 89 (2021)
The introduced text of these two bills, side by side, with the wording they share.
- TX HB 68 (2021) · Texas · 2021 · Failed
- TX HB 89 (2021) · Texas · 2021 · Failed
227 shared 8-word phrases found in the introduced text of these two bills.
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| TX HB 68 (2021) | TX HB 89 (2021) |
|---|---|
| H.B. No. 68 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the definition of abuse of a child. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 261.001, Family Code | H.B. No. 89 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the definition of abuse of a child. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 261.001(1), Family Code |
| adding Subdivisions (3-a) and (3-b) to read as follows | adding Subdivisions (3-a) and (3-b) to read as follows |
| a) "Medical professional" means a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice in this state. (3-b) "Mental health professional" means a person who is licensed to practice in this state as a psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, or educational psychologist or any other person designated or licensed under state law as a mental health or behavioral science professional. SECTION 2. Section 71.004, Family Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 71.004. FAMILY VIOLENCE. "Family violence" means: (1) an act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or househo… | a) "Medical professional" means a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice in this state. (3-b) "Mental health professional" means a person who is licensed to practice in this state as a psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, or educational psychologist or any other person designated or licensed under state law as a mental health or behavioral science professional. SECTION 3. Section 71.004, Family Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 71.004. FAMILY VIOLENCE. "Family violence" means: (1) an act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or househo… |