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| Topic | Status | Key detail | Date |
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| TopicPaying family caregivers | StatusNo record found | Key detailNo row in this topic yet | Date |
| TopicPaid family leave | StatusNo record found | Key detailNo row in this topic yet | Date |
| TopicRespite care | StatusNo record found | Key detailNo row in this topic yet | Date |
| TopicHome and community services | StatusIn effect or in use | Key detailTexas STAR+PLUS home and community-based servicesShow details and sources
| DateImplementationJan 1, 2026 |
| TopicKeeping Medicaid coverage | StatusNo record found | Key detailNo row in this topic yet | Date |
| TopicCaregivers at hospital discharge | StatusNo record found | Key detailNo row in this topic yet | Date |
| TopicEnd-of-life choices and planning | StatusNo record found | Key detailNo row in this topic yet | Date |
| TopicCaregiving AI | StatusLaw, not yet in effectMoving in the last 12 months | Key detailTexas HB 149 Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance ActShow details and sources
| DateEffectiveJan 1, 2026 |
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| State | What changed | Stage | Date |
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| StateTexas | What changedTexas HB 149 Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance ActCreates a state AI regulatory framework, disclosure requirements for certain AI users including health care service providers, prohibited AI uses, enforcement…Show details and sourcesCreates a state AI regulatory framework, disclosure requirements for certain AI users including health care service providers, prohibited AI uses, enforcement, a sandbox, and an AI council. Who it affects: family caregivers, care recipients, care technology users Why it matters: Digital support tools for caregivers may need to explain their role, data use, safety boundaries, or escalation limits differently in this jurisdiction. Last reviewed Sep 25, 2026 | StageEnacted | DateEffectiveJan 1, 2026 |
| StateTexas | What changedTexas STAR+PLUS home and community-based servicesTexas STAR+PLUS is a Medicaid managed care program for adults with disabilities and adults 65 or older, including long-term services and supports through…Show details and sourcesTexas continues to route many older adults and adults with disabilities through STAR+PLUS managed care for acute care and long-term services and supports, with separate HCBS waiver pathways for additional community supports. Who it affects: older adults, adults with disabilities, Medicaid members, family caregivers, managed care plans Why it matters: Caregivers in Texas need to understand managed-care plan choice, service coordination, HCBS interest-list steps, and what supports can keep someone out of an institution. Last reviewed Jun 19, 2026 | StageEffective | DateImplementationJan 1, 2026 |