{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-662.089","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Government Code § 662.089","heading":"PROFOUND AUTISM AWARENESS DAY.","body":"Text of section as added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 133 (H.B. 3096), Sec. 1\nFor text of section as added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2232), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 662.089.\n(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.\n(b) Profound Autism Awareness Day may be regularly 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.\nAdded by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 133 (H.B. 3096), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.","path":["GOVERNMENT CODE","TITLE 6. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES","SUBTITLE B. STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES","CHAPTER 662. HOLIDAYS AND RECOGNITION DAYS, WEEKS, AND MONTHS","SUBCHAPTER C. RECOGNITION DAYS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.662.htm#662.089","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:16Z","sha256":"3cb73a4d33e9e38f75e005ca97dff7f0cab927472aeee681c4e3ba924e36a93e","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-662.087","next":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-662.089-2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}