Texas 89th Legislature
Human Services--medical Assistance
6 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 13 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
6 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 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.
Human Services--medical Assistance Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (16)
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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--medical assistance passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 16 laws related to human services--medical assistance. These bills were authored by 13 different legislators and address various aspects of human services--medical assistance policy in Texas.
- Did human services--medical assistance bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Human Services--medical Assistance legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 10 House bills and 6 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most human services--medical assistance bills?
- The leading authors of human services--medical assistance legislation include Rep. Lacey Hull (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Toni Rose (D) with 2 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on human services--medical assistance issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for human services--medical assistance legislation?
- Among the 16 human services--medical assistance bills enacted, 6 have critical compliance urgency and 9 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to human services--medical assistance in Texas law?
- Human Services--medical Assistance legislation frequently overlaps with Human Services, 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--medical assistance legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 13 of the 16 human services--medical assistance bills (81%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on human services--medical assistance policy.
- When do Texas human services--medical assistance laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some human services--medical assistance bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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