SB 2914 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the development of a language access plan to increase access to assistance under health and human services programs by certain individuals.

SB 2914 requires Texas health and human services agencies to create a language access plan ensuring non-English speakers can access services. It mandates translating all public materials, forms, and communications into specific languages (including Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Mandarin/Cantonese, and Chinese) for communities with at least 50,000 residents where 33% have limited English proficiency. The plan must make translations available online, conduct outreach to inform affected communities, train staff, and establish quality control measures. The agency must also hire at least one language access officer to oversee implementation. This directly affects non-English speakers using health and human services programs administered by the commission.
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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