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Stalled

Texas

Texas tried, and it stalled.

Status
Stalled. Introduced, and did not become law.
Bill
HB 4465 ↗ · 89R (2025) session
Academy affiliate
Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ↗
Confidence
Verified against a primary source.

Detail

HB 4465 (89th Regular Session) was filed as a compact bill, captioned "Relating to the dietitian licensure compact; authorizing a fee." It was referred to the House Public Health Committee on April 3, 2025 and never left committee before sine die.

What to ask for in Texas

Ask what it would take to revive it, and offer to do the legwork.

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Sources

Before you rely on this

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