Texas 89th Legislature
Orthotics & Orthotists
3
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
3
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 2 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Orthotics & Orthotists Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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3 days with filingsNov 12 - Feb 14
2
Senate Bills
1
House Bills
3
Regular
67%
Democrat
33%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate2
Cost Impact
medium1
low2
Leading Authors
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (3)
HB426
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.
Author: Diego BernalRegular Session
SB918
Relating to the licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.
Author: Judith ZaffiriniRegular Session
SB1330
Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain medical equipment, devices, and supplies provided to Medicare enrollees; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain medical equipment, devices, and supplies provided to Medicare enrollees; creating a criminal offense.
Author: Kelly HancockRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on orthotics & orthotists passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to orthotics & orthotists. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of orthotics & orthotists policy in Texas.
- Did orthotics & orthotists bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Orthotics & Orthotists legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most orthotics & orthotists bills?
- The leading authors of orthotics & orthotists legislation include Rep. Diego Bernal (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on orthotics & orthotists issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for orthotics & orthotists legislation?
- Among the 3 orthotics & orthotists bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to orthotics & orthotists in Texas law?
- Orthotics & Orthotists legislation frequently overlaps with Prosthetists & Prosthetics, Human Services--medical Assistance, Occupational Regulation. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for orthotics & orthotists legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 3 orthotics & orthotists bills (67%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on orthotics & orthotists policy.
- When do Texas orthotics & orthotists laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some orthotics & orthotists 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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