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Read. Follow. Verify.Texas expands Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee from 23 to 25 members
Last action · July 18, 2025: FiledSponsor: Lauren Simmons
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What This Bill Proposed
Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
The change alters the professional representation within the state's maternal health review body by specifically adding two doulas—one with urban experience and one with rural experience, with at least one specializing in end-of-life care.
Who It Would Have Affected
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Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee
The committee's composition changes from 23 to 25 members with the addition of two doula positions.
Doulas
Two doula seats are newly established on the state review committee.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.
Procedural history
1 action- Jul 18, 2025HouseIntroducedFiled
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 30)
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