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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to designating March 17 as Profound Autism Awareness Day. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 662.089 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 662.089. PROFOUND AUTISM AWARENESS DAY. (a) March 17 |
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is Profound Autism Awareness Day to raise awareness about profound |
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autism. People with profound autism often require continuous care |
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from an adult caregiver throughout their lives, may have severe |
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intellectual disabilities, difficulty speaking, or an inability to |
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speak, and are frequently excluded from research and support |
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programs because of their unique needs. |
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(b) Profound Autism Awareness Day shall regularly be |
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observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities, including by |
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showing support for those who experience profound autism and |
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providing information regarding resources for people with profound |
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autism and their caregivers. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |