Texas 89th Legislature
Health--other Diseases & Medical Conditions
13 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 23 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
13 bills require immediate attention
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to the sale, design, and manufacture of orthodontic devices.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
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 certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.
Health--other Diseases & Medical Conditions Filing Activity
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All Bills (33)
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry.
Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to the possession and administration of epinephrine delivery systems by certain entities.
Relating to the possession and administration of epinephrine delivery systems by certain entities.
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses.
Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses.
Relating to Medicaid and child health plan program coverage and reimbursement for childhood cranial remolding orthosis.
Relating to Medicaid and child health plan program coverage and reimbursement for childhood cranial remolding orthosis.
Relating to the issuance of permits for bovine producer dairy farms in certain areas of this state.
Relating to the issuance of permits for bovine producer dairy farms in certain areas of this state.
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.
Relating to price estimates and billing requirements for certain health care facilities.
Relating to price estimates and billing requirements for certain health care facilities.
Relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment.
Relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment.
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a qualifying condition or disease.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a qualifying condition or disease.
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals younger than 65 years of age to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals younger than 65 years of age to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
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.
Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related disorders for certain guardians.
Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related disorders for certain guardians.
Relating to the sale, design, and manufacture of orthodontic devices.
Relating to the sale, design, and manufacture of orthodontic devices.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of vaccination status.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of vaccination status.
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.
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine administration requirements.
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine administration requirements.
Relating to the issuance of a single license for a hospital and a mobile stroke unit of the hospital.
Relating to the issuance of a single license for a hospital and a mobile stroke unit of the hospital.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected.
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 required reports of certain vaccine-related or drug-related adverse events.
Relating to required reports of certain vaccine-related or drug-related adverse events.
Relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
Relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Relating to required health benefit plan coverage for gender transition adverse effects and reversals.
Relating to required health benefit plan coverage for gender transition adverse effects and reversals.
Relating to the use of an epinephrine delivery system by certain entities.
Relating to the use of an epinephrine delivery system by certain entities.
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 certain policies and procedures related to concussions or other brain injuries sustained by public school students.
Relating to certain policies and procedures related to concussions or other brain injuries sustained by public school students.
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 health--other diseases & medical conditions passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 33 laws related to health--other diseases & medical conditions. These bills were authored by 28 different legislators and address various aspects of health--other diseases & medical conditions policy in Texas.
- Did health--other diseases & medical conditions bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Health--other Diseases & Medical Conditions legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 23 House bills and 10 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most health--other diseases & medical conditions bills?
- The leading authors of health--other diseases & medical conditions legislation include Rep. Chris Turner (D) with 3 bills, Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on health--other diseases & medical conditions issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for health--other diseases & medical conditions legislation?
- Among the 33 health--other diseases & medical conditions bills enacted, 11 have critical compliance urgency and 13 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to health--other diseases & medical conditions in Texas law?
- Health--other Diseases & Medical Conditions legislation frequently overlaps with Health, Health & Human Services Commission, Education. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for health--other diseases & medical conditions legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 23 of the 33 health--other diseases & medical conditions bills (70%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on health--other diseases & medical conditions policy.
- When do Texas health--other diseases & medical conditions laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some health--other diseases & medical conditions bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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