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TX HB4838

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Penny Morales Shaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • The coordinator must complete the assessment and submit a written report to the executive commissioner within one year of being hired

  • The report must summarize assessment findings and provide recommendations for increasing non-English speakers' access to these programs and services statewide

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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