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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the citizenship status of and birth certificates for |
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certain children born in this state. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. The Government Code is amended by adding Title 13 |
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to read as follows: |
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TITLE 13. CITIZENSHIP |
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CHAPTER 5001. CITIZENSHIP OF CHILD BORN IN THIS STATE |
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Sec. 5001.001. CITIZENSHIP STATUS OF CERTAIN CHILDREN. |
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Notwithstanding any other law, a child born in this state is not |
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considered a United States citizen and may not be granted |
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citizenship status in this state unless, at the time of the child's |
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birth, at least one parent of the child is: |
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(1) a United States citizen; |
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(2) a national of the United States; or |
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(3) an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent |
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residence to the United States. |
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SECTION 2. Section 192.002, Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: |
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(e) The form must include a space for recording the |
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citizenship status of the mother and father. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |