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April 8, 2019 By TXARC Leave a Comment

House Committee Hearing on HB2725: What to Know

The House Public Health Commmittee, chaired by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, will hold a hearing this week on HB2725, the adoptee rights bill authored by Rep. Gina Callani and supported already by more than 26 other representatives. Here’s more info about the hearing and what you can do.

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Hearings

March 27, 2019 By TXARC Leave a Comment

Report: Setting the Records Straight

It is critical to understand Texas legislative history on the how, why, and when of sealed original birth certificates in the Lone Star State.

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Legislation, OBC

March 15, 2019 By TXARC Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Action Cat, HB2725

March 13, 2019 By Gregory Luce Leave a Comment

Texas Bill and TXARC Partners in the National News

Rep. Gina Calanni’s efforts have been noticed and HB2725 is part of a larger story about adoptee rights and original birth certificates. The story in Mother Jones, which is here and also covers efforts in New York and Florida, features two TXARC partners as well as other advocates working on this issue. Shawna Hodgson, a […]

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Articles, HB2725, Mother Jones

March 12, 2019 By Gregory Luce Leave a Comment

When Did Texas Begin Sealing Original Birth Certificates?

It’s critical not to confuse an adoptee’s own original birth certificate as an “adoption record.” A birth certificate is independent of adoption.

Filed Under: Latest News, Questions Tagged With: OBC, Vital Records

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