Texas 89th Legislature
Eyecare & Vision
2
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
2
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 2 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Eyecare & Vision Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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2 days with filingsNov 12 - Feb 24
2
House Bills
2
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
low1
Cost Impact
medium1
low1
Leading Authors
1
1
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (2)
HB647
Relating to the removal of certain restrictions imposed on driver's licenses; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the removal of certain restrictions imposed on driver's licenses; authorizing a fee.
Author: Jared PattersonRegular Session
HB3211
Relating to vision care benefits, including participation of optometrists and therapeutic optometrists in vision care or managed care plans.
Relating to vision care benefits, including participation of optometrists and therapeutic optometrists in vision care or managed care plans.
Author: Jay DeanRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on eyecare & vision passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to eyecare & vision. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of eyecare & vision policy in Texas.
- Did eyecare & vision bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Eyecare & Vision legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most eyecare & vision bills?
- The leading authors of eyecare & vision legislation include Rep. Jared Patterson (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Jay Dean (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on eyecare & vision issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for eyecare & vision legislation?
- Among the 2 eyecare & vision bills enacted, 1 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 eyecare & vision in Texas law?
- Eyecare & Vision legislation frequently overlaps with Health Care Providers, Managed Care, Therapeutic Optometrists. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for eyecare & vision legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 2 eyecare & vision bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on eyecare & vision policy.
- When do Texas eyecare & vision laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some eyecare & vision 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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