Texas 89th Legislature
Human Services
7 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 21 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
7 bills require immediate attention
Relating to administrative remedies for certain fraud and abuse violations under Medicaid; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements.
Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain federally qualified health center providers by Medicaid managed care organizations.
Relating to access to criminal history record information that relates to providers and provider applicants under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
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All Bills (25)
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 authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services.
Relating to authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services.
Relating to the establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care.
Relating to the establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care.
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for lactation consultation services.
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for lactation consultation services.
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general, the review of certain Medicaid claims, and the recovery of certain overpayments under Medicaid.
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general, the review of certain Medicaid claims, and the recovery of certain overpayments under Medicaid.
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 training required or offered by the Health and Human Services Commission for long-term care facility surveyors, personnel, and providers and ICF-IID program providers.
Relating to training required or offered by the Health and Human Services Commission for long-term care facility surveyors, personnel, and providers and ICF-IID program providers.
Relating to the determination of fees, charges, and rates for certain benefits under Medicaid.
Relating to the determination of fees, charges, and rates for certain benefits under Medicaid.
Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.
Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain federally qualified health center providers by Medicaid managed care organizations.
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain federally qualified health center providers by Medicaid managed care organizations.
Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits in relation to newborn children.
Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits in relation to newborn children.
Relating to an early childhood integrated data system.
Relating to an early childhood integrated data system.
Relating to access to criminal history record information that relates to providers and provider applicants under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Relating to access to criminal history record information that relates to providers and provider applicants under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
Relating to the continuation of the maternal opioid misuse model of care for certain Medicaid recipients.
Relating to the continuation of the maternal opioid misuse model of care for certain Medicaid recipients.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements.
Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements.
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Relating to the authority of certain medical consenters to assume financial responsibility for certain out-of-network medical care provided to children in foster care.
Relating to the authority of certain medical consenters to assume financial responsibility for certain out-of-network medical care provided to children in foster care.
Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to engage in marketing about the availability of certain private health benefit plan coverage.
Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to engage in marketing about the availability of certain private health benefit plan coverage.
Relating to administrative remedies for certain fraud and abuse violations under Medicaid; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to administrative remedies for certain fraud and abuse violations under Medicaid; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to Medicaid provider enrollment and credentialing processes.
Relating to Medicaid provider enrollment and credentialing processes.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
Relating to the administration and operation of the school health and related services program.
Relating to the administration and operation of the school health and related services program.
Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.
Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on human services passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 25 laws related to human services. These bills were authored by 18 different legislators and address various aspects of human services policy in Texas.
- Did human services bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Human Services legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 15 House bills and 10 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most human services bills?
- The leading authors of human services legislation include Rep. Lacey Hull (R) with 4 bills, Sen. Kevin Sparks (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Toni Rose (D) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on human services issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for human services legislation?
- Among the 25 human services bills enacted, 7 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 human services in Texas law?
- Human Services legislation frequently overlaps with Human Services--medical Assistance, Health & Human Services Commission, Medicaid. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for human services legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 21 of the 25 human services bills (84%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on human services policy.
- When do Texas human services laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some human services bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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