Bill Text: TX HR35 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 35

Introduced

Bill Title: Recognizing April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-11-25 - Filed [HR35 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HR35-Introduced.html

	89R4763 KRT-D

	By: Lalani	H.R. No. 35



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The observance of World Autism Awareness Day on
	April 2, 2025, provides a fitting opportunity to promote better
	understanding of autism and the issues faced by individuals living
	with the disorder; and
	WHEREAS, In 2007, WAAD was established by the United Nations
	as a platform to raise public awareness about the neurological
	condition and to highlight the need to improve quality of life for
	those with autism spectrum disorder; and
	WHEREAS, ASD encompasses a range of health conditions that
	can cause social, communication, and behavioral challenges; people
	experience the disorder to varying degrees, and symptoms can
	include being nonverbal, engaging in atypical speech patterns and
	repetitive behaviors, and having significantly high or low levels
	of sensitivity to various sensory stimuli; and
	WHEREAS, In recent years, many medical professionals and
	researchers have embraced the neurodiversity paradigm, moving away
	from the idea of "curing" autism and instead focusing on supporting
	those affected by it; in addition to helping restore dignity and
	self-esteem, this shift has allowed individuals with autism and
	their families to concentrate on securing access to the services
	they need; and
	WHEREAS, World Autism Awareness Day serves to foster an
	environment of compassion and acceptance for those impacted by this
	complex disorder, and all Texans are encouraged to affirm their
	commitment to this worthwhile goal; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize April 2, 2025, as World Autism
	Awareness Day.