Bills affecting Caregiver (family or unpaid) in Texas — 2026 session

Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

Relating to information made available to a relative or other designated caregiver.

Relating to establishing a certified caregiver pilot program in the Borderplex workforce development area.

Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain nurses employed by a long-term care facility.

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.

Relating to the payment of support rights and benefits for a child placed with a relative or other designated caregiver.

Relating to infection prevention and control programs and other communicable diseases measures at certain long-term care facilities; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Relating to the modification of a court order based on a parental child safety placement agreement or an authorization agreement with an adult caregiver.

Relating to the prohibited provision of certain residential caregiver services by individuals with certain criminal convictions; creating a criminal offense.

Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.

Relating to the oversight of rehabilitation hospitals by the office of the state long-term care ombudsman.

Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related disorders for certain guardians.

Relating to dispute resolution for and enforcement actions against certain long-term care facilities.

Relating to training required or offered by the Health and Human Services Commission for long-term care facility surveyors, personnel, and providers and ICF-IID program providers.