HB 1719
AN ACT relating to the provision of personal assistance services under the
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Allows personal assistance services under the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Medicaid waiver program to be provided at any time during a 24-hour period, expanding flexibility for recipients who need round-the-clock support. The legislation aims to help individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions receive more comprehensive personal care services throughout the day and night. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, pending any necessary federal authorizations.
Bill Text
relating to the provision of personal assistance services under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 546, Government Code, as effective April 1, 2025, is amended by adding Subchapter J-1 to read as SUBCHAPTER J-1. COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES Sec. 546.0471. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES. To the extent allowed by federal law, the commission shall allow personal assistance services to be provided to a recipient under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) Medicaid waiver program at any time during a 24-hour period. SECTION 2. If before implementing any provision of this Act a state agency determines that a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is necessary for implementation of that provision, the agency affected by the provision shall request the waiver or authorization and may delay implementing that provision until the waiver or authorization is granted. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the provision of personal assistance services under the
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