Texas 89th Legislature
Education--higher--health Institutions
5 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 9 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
5 bills require immediate attention
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
Education--higher--health Institutions Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (11)
Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service.
Relating to including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements.
Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.
Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.
Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Relating to a study on prevention and reduction of diabetes-related amputation.
Relating to a study on prevention and reduction of diabetes-related amputation.
Relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state.
Relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on education--higher--health institutions passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 11 laws related to education--higher--health institutions. These bills were authored by 7 different legislators and address various aspects of education--higher--health institutions policy in Texas.
- Did education--higher--health institutions bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Education--higher--health Institutions legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 Senate bills and 5 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most education--higher--health institutions bills?
- The leading authors of education--higher--health institutions legislation include Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Donna Howard (D) with 2 bills, Rep. Terry Wilson (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on education--higher--health institutions issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for education--higher--health institutions legislation?
- Among the 11 education--higher--health institutions bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 4 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to education--higher--health institutions in Texas law?
- Education--higher--health Institutions legislation frequently overlaps with Education--higher, Education, Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for education--higher--health institutions legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 9 of the 11 education--higher--health institutions bills (82%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on education--higher--health institutions policy.
- When do Texas education--higher--health institutions laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some education--higher--health institutions bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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