Virdell Bill Adds Defense For Showing A Weapon In Self-Defense
Details · HB 1024
Display a deadly weapon to stop unlawful force? New defense to aggravated assault, starting 2027.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
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Display a deadly weapon to stop unlawful force? New defense to aggravated assault, starting 2027.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
Already on a drug? No new prior authorization, higher tier or dropped coverage. Starts 2028.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
Help paying for prescriptions counts toward what you owe. Starting 2028.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
Filed Nov 10, 2026
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Filed Nov 10, 2026
Pregnant women, new moms up to 24 months, and babies get covered nurse visits. Starts 2027.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
Seven agencies look for resources they already have. A report every two years, no money spent.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
Medicaid pays for four screenings instead of one, at baby’s checkups.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
Schizophrenia proven by clear and convincing evidence means life without parole instead. Starts 2027.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
A new council meets quarterly, writes plans. First one due March 1, 2029. Agencies can decline it.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
Notice starts January 1, 2028. Open house talks are exempt.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
New provider category for public health offices. Only if lawmakers fund it.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
The department “may administer” a program for homeless youth under 26. No duty, no deadline, no new money.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
The bill lets seven named counties (Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Nueces, Travis and Webb) and their hospital districts set up needle-exchange disease control pilot programs run by registered organizations.
Filed Nov 10, 2026
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Filed Nov 10, 2026
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Filed Nov 10, 2026
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Filed Nov 10, 2026