HB 3955
AN ACT relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for the children
House Bill • Cole
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for the children
Bill Text
relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for the children with special health care needs program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 35.0022(a), Health and Safety Code, is (a) In this chapter, "child with special health care needs" (1) is younger than 21 years of age and who has a chronic physical or developmental condition; or (2) has cystic fibrosis or sickle cell disease, regardless of the person's age. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for the children
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