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This bill amends the Texas Insurance Code to expand the definition of "generally recognized services" for health benefit plan coverage related to autism spectrum disorder treatments. Specifically, the bill adds developmental relationship-based intervention as a recognized service alongside existing treatments like applied behavior analysis, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and medications or nutritional supplements used to address autism spectrum disorder symptoms. The changes will only apply to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, meaning existing plans before that date will continue to be governed by the previous version of the law. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to provide more comprehensive coverage options for individuals with autism spectrum disorder by broadening the range of recognized and potentially covered treatment services.

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