89R13145 GP-D
By: Cunningham H.B. No. 3096
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to designating March 17 as Profound Autism Awareness Day.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 662.089 to read as follows:
Sec. 662.089. PROFOUND AUTISM AWARENESS DAY. (a) March 17
is Profound Autism Awareness Day to raise awareness about profound
autism. People with profound autism often require continuous care
from an adult caregiver throughout their lives, may have severe
intellectual disabilities, difficulty speaking, or an inability to
speak, and are frequently excluded from research and support
programs because of their unique needs.
(b) Profound Autism Awareness Day shall regularly be
observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities, including by
showing support for those who experience profound autism and
providing information regarding resources for people with profound
autism and their caregivers.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.