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Texas 89th Legislature

Lifeline & Tel-assistance Telephone Service

1
Bills Enacted
1
Bill Authors

1 bills (100%) have bipartisan support.

Lifeline & Tel-assistance Telephone Service Filing Activity

Bills FiledPeak: Mar 14
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1 days with filingsMar 14 - Mar 14
1
House Bills
1
Regular
100%
Republican

Compliance & Cost

Compliance Urgency
low1
Cost Impact
low1

Leading Authors

1.Rep. Brooks Landgraf(R)
1

Enforcing Agencies

Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company1
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)1

Related Subject Areas

Suicide(1)Emergency Communications, Commission On State(1)State Finances--management & Control(1)Comptroller of Public Accounts(1)Fees & Other Nontax Revenue(1)State Finances(1)Mental Health & Substance Abuse(1)Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--state(1)

All Bills (1)

HB5342

Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including measures to fund and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and related services.

Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including measures to fund and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and related services.

Author: Brooks LandgrafRegular Session

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service passed in 2025?
The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service policy in Texas.
Did lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
Lifeline & Tel-assistance Telephone Service legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
Which Texas legislators authored the most lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service bills?
The leading authors of lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service legislation include Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service issues during the 89th Legislature.
What subjects are related to lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service in Texas law?
Lifeline & Tel-assistance Telephone Service legislation frequently overlaps with Suicide, Emergency Communications, Commission On State, State Finances--management & Control. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
Is there bipartisan support for lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service legislation in Texas?
Yes, 1 of the 1 lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service policy.
When do Texas lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some lifeline & tel-assistance telephone service 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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