Texas 89th Legislature
Cancer
4
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
2
High Cost Impact
4
Bill Authors
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
Upcoming Effective Dates
Cancer Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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4 days with filingsNov 12 - Mar 10
4
House Bills
4
Regular
75%
Republican
25%
Democrat
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate2
low1
Cost Impact
high2
medium1
low1
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
HB198
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Author: Ben BumgarnerRegular Session
HB1639
Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state.
Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state.
Author: Jared PattersonRegular Session
HB3057
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy.
Author: Brooks LandgrafRegular Session
HB4144
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Author: Chris TurnerRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on cancer passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to cancer. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of cancer policy in Texas.
- Did cancer bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Cancer legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most cancer bills?
- The leading authors of cancer legislation include Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Chris Turner (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on cancer issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for cancer legislation?
- Among the 4 cancer bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to cancer in Texas law?
- Cancer legislation frequently overlaps with Health, Health--other Diseases & Medical Conditions, Fire Fighters & Police. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for cancer legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 4 cancer bills (75%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on cancer policy.
- When do Texas cancer laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some cancer bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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