Texas 89th Legislature
Counseling & Therapy
2
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
2
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Counseling & Therapy Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Dec 18
Loading chart...
2 days with filingsDec 18 - Mar 5
1
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
2
Regular
50%
Democrat
50%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate1
Cost Impact
medium1
low1
Leading Authors
1
1
All Bills (2)
HB3783
Relating to court-ordered counseling in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to court-ordered counseling in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author: Lacey HullRegular Session
SB646
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
Author: Royce WestRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on counseling & therapy passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to counseling & therapy. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of counseling & therapy policy in Texas.
- Did counseling & therapy bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Counseling & Therapy legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most counseling & therapy bills?
- The leading authors of counseling & therapy legislation include Rep. Lacey Hull (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Royce West (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on counseling & therapy issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for counseling & therapy legislation?
- Among the 2 counseling & therapy bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to counseling & therapy in Texas law?
- Counseling & Therapy legislation frequently overlaps with Social Work & Social Workers, State Finances--management & Control, Education--higher--student Financial Aid. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for counseling & therapy legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 counseling & therapy bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on counseling & therapy policy.
- When do Texas counseling & therapy laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some counseling & therapy 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
Need Strategic Guidance on This Legislation?
Need help with Government Relations, Lobbying, or compliance? JD Key Consulting has the expertise you're looking for.