HB 4771
AN ACT relating to the citizenship status of and birth certificates for
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the citizenship status of and birth certificates for
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the citizenship status of and birth certificates for certain children born in this state. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The Government Code is amended by adding Title 13 CHAPTER 5001. CITIZENSHIP OF CHILD BORN IN THIS STATE Sec. 5001.001. CITIZENSHIP STATUS OF CERTAIN CHILDREN. Notwithstanding any other law, a child born in this state is not considered a United States citizen and may not be granted citizenship status in this state unless, at the time of the child's birth, at least one parent of the child is: (2) a national of the United States; or (3) an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States. SECTION 2. Section 192.002, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) The form must include a space for recording the citizenship status of the mother and father. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Aliens and related subject areas.
Haley Cornyn
Gavin L. Massingill
Shera Eichler
Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez
Ky Ash
Nora Del Bosque
Craig Holzheauser
Jacob Smith
Elizabeth Hadley
Clayton Pope
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the citizenship status of and birth certificates for
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