AmSpa has been keeping a close eye on three bills in Texas that would impact med spas in the state: HB 3749, HB 3889 and HB 3890. As of 3/26/2025, each bill has been referred to the Committee on Public Health. Here’s what that means and what you can expect in the upcoming weeks.

Understanding the Texas Legislative Process

Step 1: Drafting the Bill

A bill begins when a legislator (either a Texas House Representative or a Senator) introduces it into the legislative process. The bill can be drafted by the legislator themselves or with the help of professional legislative staff. Sometimes, outside groups, organizations, or studies will provide the idea or research that leads to the bill.

Step 2: Filing the Bill

Once the bill is drafted, the legislator formally files it with the chief clerk of the House or the secretary of the Senate. 

Step 3: Referring the Bill to a Committee

After a bill is filed, the Speaker of the House (for bills in the House) or the Lieutenant Governor (for bills in the Senate) assigns it to a committee, which is usually chosen based on the subject matter of the bill.

Each State Representative is assigned to sit on one to three committees, while State Senators may sit on four to five. 

TX HB 3749, HB 3889 and HB 3890 were referred on 3/26/2025 to the Committee on Public Health. As of this writing, the 13 members of that committee include:

• Rep. Gary VanDeaver
• Rep. Liz Campos
• Rep. John H. Bucy III
• Rep. Nicole Collier
• Rep. Charles Cunningham
• Rep. James B. Frank
• Rep. Ann Johnson
• Rep. Jolanda Jones
• Rep. Mike Olcott
• Rep. Katrina Pierson
• Rep. Mike Schofield
• Rep. Joanne W. Shofner
• Rep. Lauren A. Simmons

Step 4: Actions of a Committee

The committee’s role is to thoroughly review and discuss the bill. This includes holding public hearings, gathering expert testimony, and hearing from interested parties, such as business owners, industry experts, and advocates for or against the bill. Committees can:

• Recommend passage of the bill without changes.
• Recommend amendments to change parts of the bill.
• Substitute a completely new version of the bill.
• Take no action, effectively allowing the bill to “die” in committee.
• Issue an unfavorable report, which usually means the bill is unlikely to progress. More commonly, bills are left pending without action if they don’t have enough support.

Step 5: Public Participation in the Committee Process

Committee meetings are public and are typically announced ahead of time. This means business owners and the public can:

• Attend these meetings to observe the discussions or view the live broadcasts. Broadcast archives and meeting minutes can be found on the House website.
• Comment on bills either in person during hearings or by submitting written testimony. These comments are important because they can influence whether the committee members support or oppose a bill. 

View the upcoming meeting schedule for the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Public Health at https://house.texas.gov/committees/committee/410.

Step 6: Committee Reports on the Bill

If the committee approves the bill, it will be reported out, printed and scheduled for consideration by the full House or Senate. 

How and when can you get involved?

Public Committee Meetings: You can attend or even testify at the public hearings held by the committees. The schedule for these hearings is typically posted in advance. This schedule will also provide a list of the bills that are being discussed at that meeting. Those who attend in person can provide testimony in support or opposition to the bills. The length of public testimony and the number of witnesses may be limited at the discretion of the chair. If you cannot attend in person you can view a live video broadcast and also submit written comments or petitions regarding bills. Instructions to view the meetings and electronically submit comments related to agenda items for an upcoming committee meeting will be detailed in the public hearing notice.

While the committee hearings offer the most direct way to be heard by the committee members who have the power to advance or stop a bill, contacting your representatives or senators directly may also be helpful. They may not yet be aware of the bills and often rely on the committee’s recommendation on how to vote. That is unless they have been informed differently by their constituents. Stay engaged in the legislative activity that can impact your med spa. AmSpa highly recommends you reach out to make your voice heard. To find out more about these bills and action you can take, please visit the Texas Med Spa Legislation Action Center. 

If you are a medical aesthetic professional in Texas, click here to find your state representative. If you’re not sure how to approach this outreach, AmSpa has also drafted this form letter to give you a place to start; read this article for more information on how to speak with your representatives about med spa law.