Given to Other Chamber Authored by Ann Johnson (D) View at Source
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees. Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
HB 2284 creates a licensing and regulatory framework for music therapists in Texas, requiring them to obtain an occupational license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The bill establishes the Music Therapist Advisory Board to oversee licensing standards and ensure adherence to professional guidelines. It defines music therapy, sets educational and certification requirements, and authorizes fees to cover administrative costs. It also grants exemptions for certain professionals and students working under supervision.
Joint authors: Lalani (D); Shofner (R)
Jan 30, 2025
(H) Johnson signed onto the bill as Author (H) Filed
Mar 14, 2025
(H) Read first time (H) Referred to the House Public Health, chaired by a Republican
Apr 21, 2025
(H) Scheduled for public hearing on . . . (H) Considered in public hearing (H) Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee (H) Left pending in committee
Apr 24, 2025
(H) Considered in formal meeting (H) Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Apr 30, 2025
(H) Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator (H) Committee report distributed
May 1, 2025
(H) Committee report sent to Calendars
May 5, 2025
(H) Considered in Calendars
May 7, 2025
(H) Placed on General State Calendar (H) Read 2nd time (H) Postponed
May 8, 2025
(H) Lalani signed onto the bill as Joint Author (H) Shofner signed onto the bill as Joint Author (H) Laid out as postponed business (H) Passed to engrossment (H) Record vote
RV#1863: Yea 96 (R 39, D 57) - Nay 47 (R 45, D 2) View Source
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(H) Reported engrossed
May 12, 2025
(S) Received from the House
Lobbying Against/For/On This Bill
Against
(Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Elizabeth Miller for self
For
(Mon 4/21/2025) Testifying before H Public Health as Elizabeth Laguaite for self (with Texas State Task Force for Music Therapy Recognition) (Mon 4/21/2025) Testifying before H Public Health as Shawn Tittle for self (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Amanda Tollett for Texas Medical Association (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Christine Busse for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Iris Saenz for Memorial Hermann Health System (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Jennifer Townsend for Houston Methodist Hospital (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Jennifer Townsend for self (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Kate Harrison for self (with Texas State Task Force for Music Therapy Recognition) (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Meredith Cooke for Texas Children's Hospital (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Molly Spratt for Certification Board for Music Therapists (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Nzingha Williams-Eugene for Texas Cultural Trust (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Sarah Bailey for self (Mon 4/21/2025) Registering before H Public Health as Steven Deline for self
