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Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
An amendment invalidating parental consent provided for a minor to receive gender-affirming mental health services was added to HB 18's final language. This section, in concert with funding eligibility and disbursement and other assistance, may strain rural hospital systems and restrict what services can be made available to trans and gender expansive youth in Texas' rural communities.
Bill passed during 89th Regular Session and went into effect September 1st, 2025. The bill itself aims to expand rural healthcare access, but the amendment negatively impacts trans youth mental health services.
- TX HB149Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
- TX HB305Relating to the time period for conducting pretrial hearings after a criminal defendant has been restored to competency.
- TX HB500Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
- TX HB1052Relating to health benefit plan coverage of telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth appointments with an originating site or distant site located outside this state.
- TX HB2243Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention.