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TX · HB18FINAL · 19 COSPONSORS

Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.

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Plain-English Summary

Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.

Source: OpenStates · fetched June 20, 2025

Who it affects
LGBTQ+ / Queer

via Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT): 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 eligibi…

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  • LGBTQ+ / QueerdirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    via Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)

    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 eligibi…

What the Bill Does
  • Bill passed during 89th Regular Session and went into effect September 1st, 2025. The bill itself aims to expand rural healthcare access, but the a…
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