SB 384 by Kolkhorst: Burdensome Regulation

PRO-TAXPAYER POSITION
Oppose
Senate Journal Page: 632

SB 384 classifies clear aligners, or transparent orthodontic braces, as a medical device, expanding the reach of the government and infringing upon free enterprise. Texas should be moving away from medical regulation, not adding more. If the recent pandemic and the government response taught us anything, it is that people should be able to make their own medical decisions without government intervention. This is especially true when it comes to cosmetic medical devices. This ultimately places undue burdens on businesses, which will interfere with the free market. For this reason, TFR opposes SB 384.

PRO-TAXPAYER POSITION
Oppose
Vote Breakdown:
23
7
1
  • Pro-Taxpayer
  • Anti-Taxpayer
  • Absent
  • Speaker
  • Absent, Excused
  • Present, not voting
  • Not Applicable
LegislatorDistrictPartyVote
Carol Alvarado
6 Democrat
X
Paul Bettencourt
7 Republican
X
Brian Birdwell
22 Republican
X
César Blanco
29 Democrat
X
Donna Campbell
25 Republican
Check
Brandon Creighton
4 Republican
X
Sarah Eckhardt
14 Democrat
X
Pete Flores
24 Republican
X
Roland Gutierrez
19 Democrat
X
Bob Hall
2 Republican
Check
Kelly Hancock
9 Republican
Check
Juan Hinojosa
20 Democrat
X
Joan Huffman
17 Republican
X
Bryan Hughes
1 Republican
Check
Nathan Johnson
16 Democrat
X
Phil King
10 Republican
X
Lois Kolkhorst
18 Republican
X
Morgan LaMantia
27 Democrat
X
José Menéndez
26 Democrat
X
Mayes Middleton
11 Republican
Check
Borris Miles
13 Democrat
X
Robert Nichols
3 Republican
X
Tan Parker
12 Republican
X
Angela Paxton
8 Republican
X
Charles Perry
28 Republican
X
Charles Schwertner
5 Republican
X
Kevin Sparks
31 Republican
Check
Drew Springer
30 Republican
Check
Royce West
23 Democrat
A-EX
John Whitmire
Democrat
X
Judith Zaffirini
21 Democrat
X