BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

HB 1000: Counselors/privileged commun

Providing that communications between certified counselors and their clients are privileged.

Summary

C Creates a qualified testimonial privilege for confidential communications between clients and certified counselors.
C Removes certified counselors from a prohibition against disclosing confidential communications between counselors and clients.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1000), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

IntroducedJan 11, 1999
Out of committeestopped here
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Prime sponsor: Ed Murray (D-43)
Introduced: January 11, 1999 in the House
Last action: April 27, 2000
Companion bill: SB 5747
Budget: Has a fiscal note

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

HB 1000 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1000 (2025–26) Controlled subst. violations · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1000 (2023–24) Working families' tax credit · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1000 (2021–22) Law enf. mental health · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1000 (2019–20) Temp. vehicle trip permits · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1000 (2017–18) Law enforcement deadly force · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1000 (2015–16) DFW land, water rights · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1000 (2013–14) Healthcare provider immunity · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1000 (2011–12) Overseas and service voters · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2011

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HB 1000: Counselors/privileged commun

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HB 1000 in other sessions