HB2426Introduced in the House
Establishes provisions relating to parental rights
Introduced by Ben Keathley, District 101
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes provisions relating to parental rights
Where it stands
Third Read and Defeated (H) - AYES: 70 NOES: 60 PRESENT: 8
April 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: HBs FOR THIRD READING HCS HB 2426 · April 30, 2026
70
Yes
60
No
28
Absent or Not Voting
158 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Farnan | 1 | No |
| Mazzie Christensen | 2 | Yes |
| Danny Busick | 3 | Yes |
| Greg Sharpe | 4 | No |
| Louis Riggs | 5 | Yes |
| Ed Lewis | 6 | Not Voting |
| Peggy McGaugh | 7 | Absent |
| Josh Hurlbert | 8 | Yes |
| Dean Van Schoiack | 9 | Absent |
| Bill Falkner | 10 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled (H)
Read First Time (H)
Read Second Time (H)
Referred: Children and Families(H)
Public Hearing Completed (H)
Executive Session Completed (H)
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 1
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
Executive Session Completed (H)
Voted Do Pass (H)
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
Taken Up for Perfection (H)
Title of Bill - Agreed To
Laid Over (H) - HA 1 adopted
Taken Up
HCS Adopted (H)
Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1 adopted
Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
Executive Session Completed (H)
Voted Do Pass (H)
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
Third Read and Defeated (H) - AYES: 70 NOES: 60 PRESENT: 8
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