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Texas 89th Legislature

Dyslexia

2
Bills Enacted
2
Critical Urgency
2
High Cost Impact
2
Bill Authors

2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 2 bills have bipartisan support.

High-Impact Bills

2 bills require immediate attention

HB2
CriticalHigh Cost

Relating to public education and public school finance.

SB568
CriticalHigh Cost

Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.

Dyslexia Filing Activity

Bills FiledPeak: Dec 12
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2 days with filingsDec 12 - Feb 20
1
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
2
Regular
100%
Republican

Compliance & Cost

Compliance Urgency
critical2
Cost Impact
high2

Leading Authors

1.Rep. Brad Buckley(R)
1
2.Sen. Paul Bettencourt(R)
1

Enforcing Agencies

Texas Education Agency (TEA)2
State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)1
Commissioner of Education1
State Board of Education (SBOE)1
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)1

Related Subject Areas

Education--primary & Secondary(2)Education--primary & Secondary--special(2)Blind & Visually Impaired, Texas School For the(2)Deaf, Texas School For the(2)Regional Education Service Centers(2)Autism & Pervasive Developmental Disorders(2)State Finances--management & Control(2)Education--primary & Secondary--charter Schools(2)

All Bills (2)

HB2

Relating to public education and public school finance.

Relating to public education and public school finance.

Author: Brad BuckleyRegular Session
SB568

Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.

Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.

Author: Paul BettencourtRegular Session

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on dyslexia passed in 2025?
The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to dyslexia. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of dyslexia policy in Texas.
Did dyslexia bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
Dyslexia 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 dyslexia bills?
The leading authors of dyslexia legislation include Rep. Brad Buckley (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on dyslexia issues during the 89th Legislature.
How urgent are the compliance requirements for dyslexia legislation?
Among the 2 dyslexia bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
What subjects are related to dyslexia in Texas law?
Dyslexia legislation frequently overlaps with Education--primary & Secondary, Education--primary & Secondary--special, Blind & Visually Impaired, Texas School For the. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
Is there bipartisan support for dyslexia legislation in Texas?
Yes, 2 of the 2 dyslexia bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on dyslexia policy.
When do Texas dyslexia laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some dyslexia 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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