Texas 89th Legislature
Psychologists
2
Bills Enacted
2
Bill Authors
1 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Psychologists Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Feb 10
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2 days with filingsFeb 10 - Feb 19
1
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
2
Regular
50%
Democrat
50%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate1
low1
Cost Impact
low2
Leading Authors
1
1
All Bills (2)
HB2598
Relating to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.
Relating to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.
Author: Angie ButtonRegular Session
SB1401
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Author: Royce WestRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on psychologists passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to psychologists. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of psychologists policy in Texas.
- Did psychologists bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Psychologists 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 psychologists bills?
- The leading authors of psychologists legislation include Rep. Angie Button (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Royce West (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on psychologists issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for psychologists legislation?
- Among the 2 psychologists 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 psychologists in Texas law?
- Psychologists legislation frequently overlaps with Education, Education--primary & Secondary, Transfer Students. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for psychologists legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 psychologists bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on psychologists policy.
- When do Texas psychologists laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some psychologists 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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