Long-term Care

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on long-term care passed in 2025?

The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to long-term care. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of long-term care policy in Texas.

Did long-term care bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Long-term Care legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.

Which Texas legislators authored the most long-term care bills?

The leading authors of long-term care legislation include Rep. Candy Noble (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on long-term care issues during the 89th Legislature.

How urgent are the compliance requirements for long-term care legislation?

Among the 2 long-term care bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.

What subjects are related to long-term care in Texas law?

Long-term Care legislation frequently overlaps with Occupational Regulation--health Occupations, Human Services--general, Staff Development & Training. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

Is there bipartisan support for long-term care legislation in Texas?

Yes, 2 of the 2 long-term care bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on long-term care policy.

When do Texas long-term care laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?

Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some long-term care bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.