Medicare

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on medicare passed in 2025?

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

Did medicare bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Medicare 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 medicare bills?

The leading authors of medicare legislation include Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Ryan Guillen (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on medicare issues during the 89th Legislature.

How urgent are the compliance requirements for medicare legislation?

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

What subjects are related to medicare in Texas law?

Medicare legislation frequently overlaps with Insurance, Insurance--insurers & Agents, Business & Commerce--trade Practices. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

Is there bipartisan support for medicare legislation in Texas?

Yes, 1 of the 2 medicare bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on medicare policy.

When do Texas medicare laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?

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