Many times, we hear, "Is there something we can do?" The answer is YES! We need you to have an active voice. TAMFT will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to make calls and visits and send letters to your legislators. We must no longer be passive while others decide our future and the future of our profession. There is something for everyone to do. Find what is comfortable for you and join in.
Thank you in advance for all the help you do. The TAMFT board is made up of volunteers just like yourself who spend hours advocating for our profession, and we are grateful for all your help.
Legislative Committee Board Liaison: Tim White
Current Bills We're Watching in 2025:
- SB84- Relating to the definition and use of the terms "male" and "female" for purposes of certain government documents.
- HB3817 - Relating to creating the criminal offense of gender identity fraud.
- HB2258 - Imposing private civil liability on anyone who causes or contributes to the social transitioning of a minor.
- SB649 - Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and the creation of a mental and behavioral health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
- SB646 - Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
- SB1401 - Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
- SB51 - Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.
- HB4721 - Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.
- HB1716 - Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
- SB46 - Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
- HB139 - Relating to employer health benefit plans that do not include state-mandated health benefits.
