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TX HB4838
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Penny Morales Shaw
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AI Summary
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Requires the Health and Human Services Commission to hire a language access coordinator to assess gaps in non-English speakers' access to health and human services programs and 2-1-1 services provided by the Texas Information and Referral Network
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The coordinator must complete the assessment and submit a written report to the executive commissioner within one year of being hired
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The report must summarize assessment findings and provide recommendations for increasing non-English speakers' access to these programs and services statewide
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The act takes effect September 1, 2025, and expires June 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Relating to conducting an assessment of language accessibility with respect to certain health and human services programs and 2-1-1 services provided by the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Health
Last Action
Received from the House
5/12/2025