Legislative Information

Policy impacts practice.  The Texas Occupational Therapy Association is committed to being proactive relative to legislative issues that impact you, the practitioner, and the clients we serve. We hope that you will find the information here helpful as you advocate for your profession and your future.  

 

90th Regular Session—Jan 12, 2027 — Opening Day
The 90th Texas Legislative Session is scheduled to convene in January 2027, adhering to the state's biennial schedule of meeting in odd-numbered years for 140 days. Following the 89th Legislature, which concluded in June 2025, the 90th session will address new fiscal, social, and infrastructure priorities for the 2027–2029 biennium. 

Interim Charges for the 90th Texas Legislature: 

 

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact) 
During the 89th Legislative session HB 932—relating to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact and authorizing associated fees—stalled in the Texas Legislature. After its referral to the Senate Health & Human Services Committee on May 5, 2025, the bill did not receive a hearing. On May 20, 2025, we received official notice that no licensure compact bills, including HB 932, are expected to pass this session. We deeply appreciate every practitioner and student who contacted their representatives to advocate for this legislation. Your efforts reflect our shared commitment to advancing the profession.

Looking Ahead 
This moment calls for reflection. Despite having more than 20,000 licensed OT practitioners in Texas, only about 4% are current TOTA members. With such limited representation, our capacity to influence broad legislative efforts like the Compact is constrained. Therefore, TOTA will shift our legislative focus toward initiatives where our membership strength can make a greater impact. Together, we can prioritize efforts that support the profession and our community in more tangible, achievable ways. 

 

Got Advocacy? 
Would you like more information about TOTA's role in state Advocacy? 
Would you like quick tips on what you can do today to improve your advocacy for tomorrow? 
TOTA is now offering free presentations for students and practitioners via zoom.  
If you are interested, email [email protected] to request a presentation for your class, clinic, or department.  
Test out the TOTA Advocacy Coloring Book

  

TOTA PAC:

The Texas Occupational Therapy Association Political Action Committee (TOTA PAC) is a state bipartisan political action committee. TOTA PAC provides financial support to candidates for state offices that support the profession of occupational therapy. 

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