It is critical to understand Texas legislative history on the how, why, and when of sealed original birth certificates in the Lone Star State.
HB2725: Where It Stands
Rep. Senfronia Thompson’s office told TXARC that it does not help to call or email before a request for hearing from the bill’s author is actually received.
HB2725 Endorsed by Concerned United Birthparents
Concerned United Birthparents endorses Texas HB2725 and has always supported unrestricted access of adopted people to their original birth records.
American Adoption Congress Endorses HB2725
The American Adoption Congress has endorsed HB2725, the adoptee rights bill sponsored by Texas State Representative Gina Calanni.
Rep. Calanni Issues Press Release Announcing HB2725
Texas State Representative Gina Calanni issued the following press release to announce the introduction of HB2725, a bill that will restoring the rights of adult adoptees.
Rep. Calanni Files a Clean Bill in the House
HB2725 will restore a right that has been restricted in Texas since 1957: the right of all Texas-born adult adoptees to receive their own original birth certificates upon request. TXARC has worked with Rep. Calanni to assure a clean and unrestricted bill.