HB 4
87-0 (2021)
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health care services in this state, including services under Medicaid and other public benefits programs, using telecommunications or information technology and to reimbursement for some of those services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 18
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 40
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a cap on the monthly price of insulin and insulin supplies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 78
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 82
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 98
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 105
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 107
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 116
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the eligibility of and receipt by certain relative caretakers of dependent children of supplemental financial assistance and the assignment of those relative caretakers as protective payees for financial assistance payments; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 119
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 131
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Medicaid buy-in program for certain low-income individuals through the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 133
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain benefits under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program, including the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 136
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 143
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 146
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 149
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate state and local regulation of group homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 154
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to establishing a program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain children through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 158
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 165
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a supporting medically fragile children program for the provision of certain necessary health care services to those children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 171
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 202
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to renaming the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities to the office of health equity and to the duties of that office.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 264
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 270
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 280
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to an action plan to expand telemedicine medical services and telehealth services and increase access to critical medical care and health care services in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 290
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility and a periodic eligibility review for a child for Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 292
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to creating a voluntary certification for recovery housing.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 297
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to inservice training on prevention of abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct provided by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 306
87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 316
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 320
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 325
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 326
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 337
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 338
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 389
87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 398
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 413
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 414
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 415
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to doula services, including Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 420
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of a task force on maternal mortality in African American women.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 464
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 472
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to services provided by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 473
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 484
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a direct primary care model pilot program for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 493
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 509
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching funds are available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 510
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 511
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment with a small business.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 512
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for employees of small businesses.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 513
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 516
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 542
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to foster care placement in and the licensing of certain residential child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 544
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary certification for recovery housing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 551
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 591
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 602
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of comprehensive health care benefits coverage through a publicly funded program to be known as the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 648
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 651
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to regulation of hyperbaric medical treatment at a physician's office; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 701
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 705
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization peer-to-peer services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 706
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 707
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on expanding recovery housing in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 780
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a bone marrow donor recruitment program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 888
87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to regulation of contact tracing for communicable diseases; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 892
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 898
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interagency grant program to support and sustain the operations of community recovery organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 922
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 926
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 933
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to inspection procedures in and a legislative oversight committee for certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 936
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 939
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to required access to care and provider network provisions in a contract between the Health and Human Services Commission and a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 941
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a work group to study uniform quality measures under a value-based program for long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 945
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the period of eligibility of certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 974
87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine, telehealth, and technology-related health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1003
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1011
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to expedited death certificates for religious purposes in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1019
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1033
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1050
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1097
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1109
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1134
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1161
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to a report on state actions to prevent chemical dependency facilities from engaging in certain prohibited solicitation practices.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1164
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to patient safety practices regarding placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1173
87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1189
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain working parents for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1211
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1221
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to communicable disease and infection prevention and control measures for certain long-term care facilities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1223
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to minimum standards for staffing at assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1224
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for assisted living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1230
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to excluding the value of motor vehicles in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1263
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to reimbursement of health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1276
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1323
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a state plan and requirements for nursing facilities to provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1362
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1384
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1386
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1413
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of rules regarding the provision of peer support services to persons older than a certain age and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1423
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation and inspection procedures of certain long-term care facilities, including a survey of certain facilities' emergency power sources.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1427
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of negotiated rates requested by members of the legislature from certain health care vendors that contract with this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1432
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to prohibiting certain discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1436
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1449
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1516
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to efficiency audits of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and the state temporary assistance and support services program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1535
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions and the establishment of compassionate-use institutional review boards to evaluate and approve proposed research programs to study the medical use of low-THC cannabis in the treatment of certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1539
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1540
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1580
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1582
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1583
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to local workforce development boards and the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1592
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct and are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1608
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the categorization, collection, and publication of certain demographic and other information pertaining to certain public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1625
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1629
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to improvements to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual designed to prevent fraud, waste, or abuse in the provision of Medicaid dental services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1662
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1664
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the reinstatement of eligibility for medical assistance of certain children placed in juvenile facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1666
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1676
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1681
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the construction of certain assisted living facilities located within a floodplain in certain counties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1701
87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1730
87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1741
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1742
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1761
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the creation of the child care accessibility and affordability task force.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1802
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of alternative therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1816
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the reimbursement of nursing facilities under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1824
87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the continuity of services received by individuals receiving services at state hospitals and state supported living centers, the establishment of a pilot program to provide behavioral health or psychiatric services to certain residential care facility residents, and court orders for psychoactive medication for certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1841
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to mental health services development plans as updated by local mental health authority groups.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1859
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a study on the interoperability needs and technology readiness of behavioral health service providers in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1907
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to increase public transparency of health care data and improve quality of health care in this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1988
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to presumptive eligibility of certain elderly individuals for home and community-based services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1989
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1990
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1991
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2024
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated birth records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2052
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to public access to certain hospital investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2055
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2056
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 2121
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2126
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2151
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2164
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to efficiency audits of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2178
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2180
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2205
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to applicability of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to certain pools, spas, and other swimming areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2217
87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the misbranding of certain food.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2270
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2285
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of and criminal offenses occurring near certain child-care facilities and age restrictions on persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2287
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to data collection and receipt of certain reports by and consultation with the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2313
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2324
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a designated essential caregiver for residents of certain long-term care facilities during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2325
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2332
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the referral of certain pregnant women to a nurse-family partnership program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2333
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the home nursing visitation for newborn caregivers competitive grant program.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 2469
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the establishment of a pilot project to provide supportive housing services through Medicaid to persons experiencing chronic homelessness.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2487
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure by hospitals of prices for hospital services and items; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2514
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2528
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the contracting authority of the Health and Human Services Commission for the volunteer advocate for children program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2532
87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to investigating and responding to complaints filed against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2566
87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2595
87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a parity complaint portal and educational materials and parity law training regarding benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders to be made available through the portal and otherwise; designating October as mental health condition and substance use disorder parity awareness month.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2596
87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the identification requirements for health professionals associated with certain health facilities; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2603
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a direct primary care model pilot program for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2612
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the provision of Medicaid and child health plan program services using telecommunications or information technology and to reimbursement for those services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2616
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a voluntary labeling program for meat and poultry products originating in this state.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2633
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2635
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2641
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 2658
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2662
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2666
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2685
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage for doula services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2706
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the emergency services and care provided to victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2727
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2752
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2797
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2822
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the availability of antipsychotic prescription drugs under the vendor drug program and Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2834
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain collaborative care management services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2853
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2856
87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2867
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license for an assisted living facility that has a change in ownership.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2897
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2902
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study factors contributing to disproportionate COVID-19 outcomes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2903
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2910
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2946
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2955
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2963
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2973
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2981
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3004
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to information regarding breast-feeding.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3035
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the evaluation of family-based safety services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3076
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing the system benefit account and programs for providing assistance to certain low-income, ill, and disabled electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3085
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health care provider participation programs in this State.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3088
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain mental health grant programs established by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3104
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to home-delivered meal services under the Options for Independent Living program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3121
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary quality standards certification process for certain private residential psychiatric treatment facilities that provide treatments and services to youth; imposing fees; authorizing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3126
87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the health care providers authorized to examine a person to determine whether the person is incapacitated for purposes of certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3127
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to contracts for family support services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3137
87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a medical cannabis research program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3144
87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3145
87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3146
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a study and report by the Health and Human Services Commission on the continuity of home health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3161
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of community paramedicine programs to coordinate health care services and improve health care provision.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3218
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3225
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3238
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the electronic Medicaid recipient directories maintained by Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3239
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the reimbursement of wound care education and training services providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3240
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the composition of the Long-Term Care Facilities Council and rules related to and the imposition of administrative penalties against certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3268
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3287
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to persons who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3329
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the procurement process of state agencies, including the evaluation of and communication with vendors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3331
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices and the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 3368
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3389
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of assisted living facilities and referral of clients to the facilities by referral agencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3396
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to provision of behavioral health services under Medicaid using audio-only technology and to reimbursement for those services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3425
87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3441
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to timely claims payments in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3489
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to development of guidelines for the use of digital devices in public schools and a school district or open-enrollment charter school policy for the effective integration of those devices.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3493
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3553
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for mobile crisis outreach teams.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3582
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the awarding of grants to initiate, expand, maintain, and improve emergency medical services and to support medical systems and facilities that provide trauma care.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3621
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3631
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to statewide standards for the provision of substance use and addiction treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3632
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3635
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to vehicle modification services provided under the vocational rehabilitation program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 3646
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3658
87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting and state employees, officers, contractors, and other persons involved with the contracting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3662
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 3673
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a sickle cell disease registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3674
87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to purchase of personal protective equipment made in the United States by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3677
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of Medicaid and private health benefits for Medicaid recipients with complex medical needs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3679
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of durable medical equipment providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3686
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the investigation of alleged exploitation of certain elderly persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3705
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3711
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to including medically fragile individuals in the Texas Division of Emergency Management's emergency assistance registry for wellness checks during certain emergencies.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3718
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain entities post human trafficking signs; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3720
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to long-term care facilities for and Medicaid waiver programs available to certain individuals, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3721
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3730
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study workforce shortages and care practices in assisted living facilities and nursing facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3740
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3760
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3761
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3800
87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3834
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3871
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3905
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation of a program for assisting certain recipients in achieving self-sufficiency.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3922
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to information provided by health care providers and hospitals to certain patients regarding pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs for insulin.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3944
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the provision of initial health risk assessments for Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3980
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to a health facility's removal of medical equipment from a deceased individual's body before transfer to a funeral director; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4015
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4035
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4041
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a suicide prevention policy in residential child-care facilities and child-placing agencies.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4045
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the cost, payment, and collection of health care expenses.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 4049
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4053
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons diagnosed with certain mental health disorders for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4058
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the provision of applied behavior analysis services to children with autism under Medicaid and other public benefits programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4061
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4084
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain persons in this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4132
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4133
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4134
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4139
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the Office for Health Equity.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 4140
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
HB 4144
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4158
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 4159
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the regulation of nurse aides; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4160
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the transfer of the Health and Human Services function of regulating facilities and family homes under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4169
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to an employee database for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4175
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4184
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
HB 4194
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of home health care services under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4212
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 4216
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to Medicaid managed care accreditation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4225
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4233
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in certain bars, restaurants, and places of employment; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4252
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4265
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the provision of peer services, including family partner peer support services by family partners, and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4302
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4304
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4310
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4311
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing an assistance program to provide certain health care services to certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4324
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4330
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report of animal cruelty to certain law enforcement agencies and immunity from liability for the report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4339
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4342
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment by certain counties and hospital districts of disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 4343
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4365
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to improve health care outcomes and reduce costs under Medicaid by providing participating recipients with enhanced case management and other services to address certain social determinants of health.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4389
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to repealing or replacing medically unnecessary and outdated abortion restrictions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4406
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4446
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a program to provide certain children with character development opportunities, career advancement assistance, and access to certain extracurricular and wellness services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4479
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4529
87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to the provision of home dialysis care by a dialysis technician.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4546
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4549
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4552
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to pregnancy resource center reporting requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4558
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency planning requirements for certain independent senior living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4571
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4572
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HCR 54
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Approving the SNAP settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 56
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Approving the settlement agreement between the Health and Human Services Commission and plaintiffs Coleman, Jackson, and Perez.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
SB 8
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 25
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 38
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 39
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 50
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 64
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to a peer support network for certain law enforcement personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 73
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to providing access to local public health entities and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 96
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 117
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 118
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 119
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 121
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 136
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 138
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 141
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 147
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 171
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts, and access to care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 183
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to emergency medical services subscription programs and reciprocity agreements between certain air ambulance companies operating a subscription program.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Insurance
SB 184
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 191
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of social determinants of health in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 210
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 217
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 218
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 224
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 225
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 262
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training requirements and prohibited discrimination for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 263
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the ability of certain relative caretakers of dependent children to receive supplemental financial assistance and be assigned as protective payees for financial assistance payments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 267
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 271
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 292
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to supportive palliative care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 322
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to presumptive eligibility of certain elderly individuals for home and community-based services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 383
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 412
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine, telehealth, and technology-related health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 428
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 431
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to claims processes and reimbursement for, and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on, health care providers under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 432
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 434
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 437
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the establishment of a personal protective equipment reserve advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 448
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 451
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 454
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to mental health services development plans as updated by the Health and Human Services Commission and local mental health authority groups.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 468
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 486
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 488
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 501
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to regulation of certain group homes and other residential facilities for children, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 502
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 539
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 572
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation of religious counselors with certain health care facility patients and residents during a public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 580
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 589
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct and are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 626
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated, probate matters and proceedings, and other matters involving statutory county courts, including statutory probate courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 636
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 640
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a study on the interoperability needs and technology readiness of behavioral health service providers in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 642
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of mental health services for certain children at risk of relinquishment.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 650
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 651
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a pilot project to improve health care outcomes and reduce costs under Medicaid by providing participating recipients with enhanced case management and other services to address certain social determinants of health.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 657
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to regular efficiency audits of public benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 662
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the adoption of rules regarding the provision of peer support services to persons older than a certain age and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 672
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain collaborative care management services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 674
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the availability of antipsychotic prescription drugs under the vendor drug program and Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 713
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 732
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 799
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to contracting procedures and requirements for governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 800
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 802
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 809
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to health care institution reporting of federal money received for the coronavirus disease public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 827
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 843
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 866
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 869
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 883
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 909
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 910
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to a study of options for implementing family preservation services, the provision of certain other health and human services by certain state agency contractors, and the repeal of a prior pilot program for family-based safety services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 914
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the required disclosure by hospitals of prices for hospital services and items; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 951
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to improvements to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual designed to prevent fraud, waste, or abuse in the provision of Medicaid dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 960
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program that allows counties to establish public guardians for certain incapacitated persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 968
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 969
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 970
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions related to health and human services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 982
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the categorization, collection, and publication of certain demographic and other information pertaining to certain public benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 984
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1017
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1036
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1059
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1060
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license for an assisted living facility that has a corporate change in ownership.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1074
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to positive behavior plans of school districts, development of positive behavior best practices by the Texas Education Agency, and reporting of disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1087
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to certification and classification requirements for certain facilities that provide care for or advertise as providing care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1103
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the regulation of nurse aides; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1121
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated birth records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1133
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1135
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to store publicly accessible information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1136
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to implementation of certain health care provider initiatives and measures designed to reduce costs and improve recipient health outcomes under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1137
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure of prices for certain items and services provided by certain medical facilities; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1138
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a study on streamlining public safety net programs to reduce costs and improve outcomes for recipients under the programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1140
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities, behavioral issues, or special needs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1141
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1145
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1146
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1148
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1149
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1150
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to assignment or transfer of certain contracts with managed care organizations under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1151
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of transitional supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to certain households.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1152
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1154
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1156
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the contracting authority of the Health and Human Services Commission for the volunteer advocate for children program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1157
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a task force on ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1173
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1186
87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1187
87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1190
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a direct primary care model pilot program for Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1195
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the right of certain hospital patients to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1199
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1200
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to referrals to and consent to services under certain programs designed to serve pregnant women and families.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1217
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1218
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a voluntary quality standards certification process for certain private residential psychiatric treatment facilities that provide treatments and services to youth; imposing fees; authorizing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1243
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1244
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1275
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to provision of behavioral health services under Medicaid using audio-only technology and to reimbursement for those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1287
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1299
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses, to the emergency services and care provided to victims of those offenses, and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1302
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1306
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1307
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the waiver of work search requirements under the supplemental nutrition assistance program during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1312
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1341
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to eligibility for certain benefits provided under public assistance programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1390
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for municipal or county mental health crisis response team programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1397
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to regional protocols and processes for patient transfers and related services within the geographic area served by certain trauma service area regional advisory councils.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1403
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1411
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to acquisition, dissemination, and use of criminal history record information for certain judicial purposes, including for certification, registration, and licensing, of certain court professions and for appointing, removing, or continuing the appointment of a guardian.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1457
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to peer specialists for and the provision of peer services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, including the provision of those services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1480
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1520
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the home nursing visitation for newborn caregivers competitive grant program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1532
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1533
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1546
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the construction of abortion laws and the waiver of certain requirements for a physician or abortion facility in performing or inducing an abortion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1555
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing reimbursement rates for certain child-care providers participating in the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1563
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1564
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state to serve persons with mental health and substance use issues.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1573
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the collection, analysis, tracking, and preservation of evidence of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1607
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1609
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to proof of identification presented by a voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1610
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1614
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to requiring emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1625
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for end stage renal disease facilities regarding treatment provided during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1628
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of the ombudsman to resolve complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1647
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1648
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of benefits under the Medicaid program, including to recipients with complex medical needs.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1652
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1684
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the cost, payment, and collection of health care expenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1692
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the provision of home dialysis care by a dialysis technician.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1707
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to certain group health care benefits and the promotion of telehealth services for certain persons who are eligible for Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1715
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1722
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to expanding access to women's health care services and family planning services by removing restrictions on the participation of certain health care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1739
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1751
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1754
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to information provided by health care providers and hospitals to certain patients regarding pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs for insulin.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1773
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to renaming the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities to the office of health equity and to the duties of that office.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1795
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1800
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the provision of child care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1807
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and an exchange reinsurance program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1827
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1829
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to maintaining and distributing certain Medicaid managed care directories.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1831
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for trafficking of persons, online solicitation of a minor, and prostitution and to the dissemination of certain information, including the required posting of certain signs, regarding human trafficking; increasing criminal penalties; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1847
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for certain individuals for inclusion in the nurse aide registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1849
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a model suicide prevention policy, the incorporation of suicide prevention and intervention strategies in a crisis plan or disaster plan of certain state agencies, access to suicide death information maintained by the Department of State Health Services, and the establishment of the Texas Violent Death Reporting System.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1858
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a study and pilot program to evaluate the provision of prenatal and well child care in a group clinical setting and authority to take related action.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1862
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the creation of a task force by the commissioner of education on students residing in temporary living arrangements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1876
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the continued treatment and safety of end stage renal disease facility patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1877
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 1896
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1911
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1914
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1915
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization peer-to-peer services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1917
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1921
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of certain behavioral health and physical health services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1934
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1941
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a strategic plan to address hyperemesis gravidarum.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1944
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to end-of-life issues and hospice care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2009
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the management and treatment of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2013
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to a study on administrative penalties assessed against a substance use disorder service provider and to requiring the Health and Human Services Commission to provide administrative penalty schedules on the commission's Internet website.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2028
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2038
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices and fees charged by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities, including prices and fees charged during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2040
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2068
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a biennial state report on suicide rates, establishing the Texas Violent Death Reporting System, and the sharing of certain information under a memorandum of understanding on suicide data.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2069
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a public outreach and education campaign for mixed-status families regarding eligibility for Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2072
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2074
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Mental Illness and Intellectual or Developmental Disability Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2104
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of peer services, including family partner peer support services by family partners, and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2120
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a study on the safety of Texas swim schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2132
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 31
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Conferring legislative approval of the Coleman Settlement Agreement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 69
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
HB 74
87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 81
87-1 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 97
87-1 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Filed
HB 108
87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the creation of a Medicaid buy-in program for certain low-income individuals through the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 109
87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 111
87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 135
87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of a work group to study uniform quality measures under a value-based program for long-term services and supports.
Filed
HB 184
87-1 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
Filed
HB 214
87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
Filed
HB 251
87-1 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
Filed
SB 33
87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 60
87-1 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
Filed
SB 62
87-1 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
Filed
SB 74
87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
HB 13
87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
Filed
HB 51
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
HB 72
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
HB 135
87-2 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 191
87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
Filed
HB 234
87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 242
87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
Filed
SB 36
87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing.
Filed
SB 86
87-2 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the immunization of public school students against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Co-author authorized
SB 87
87-2 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health care facility reporting of COVID-19 data.
Co-author authorized
HB 2
87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 36
87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
Filed
HB 39
87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 54
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
HB 56
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
HB 71
87-3 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
Filed
HB 94
87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of a COVID-19 health information clearinghouse.
Filed
HB 96
87-3 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Filed
HB 120
87-3 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
HB 128
87-3 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
Filed
HB 140
87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 145
87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 161
87-3 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to health and human services and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
SB 8
87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 29
87-3 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
Co-author authorized
SB 34
87-3 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
Filed
SB 38
87-3 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the immunization of public school students against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Filed
SB 39
87-3 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health care facility reporting of COVID-19 data.
Filed
SB 41
87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Filed
SB 51
87-3 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination and to exemptions from certain vaccine requirements.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 12
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 18
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 19
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 25
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 30
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the transfer of unused long-acting reversible contraceptive products under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 67
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to collecting data regarding unaccompanied minors in certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 72
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children formerly in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 94
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the receipt by certain relative caretakers of dependent children of supplemental financial assistance and the assignment of those relative caretakers as protective payees for financial assistance payments; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 117
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 146
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 220
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 241
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 251
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 253
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 284
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 285
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to work requirements and employment and training services for certain persons receiving benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 288
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 306
86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 320
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 331
86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 342
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the medical assistance program and enrollment in the child health plan program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 394
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a hearing officer following a Health and Human Services Commission fair hearing regarding the denial of certain services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 405
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to designating June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 410
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume and other livestock processing establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 411
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 437
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to adopt their own drug formularies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 454
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 463
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to reciprocity agreements between certain air ambulance companies operating a subscription program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 471
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 507
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 513
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a pilot program for the distribution of certain contraceptives in participating public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 548
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to reporting certain information through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 565
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to healthcare coverage in this state.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 590
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 606
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 610
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 620
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 628
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 644
86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 651
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in counties not served by a hospital district or a public hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 697
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to required prescription drug cost and rebate reporting; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 702
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 706
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are deaf or hard of hearing for audiology services under the school health and related services program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 718
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 744
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 762
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 767
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the evaluation of and reporting on certain Medicaid waiver projects.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 805
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 816
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 822
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 823
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an expedited on-site health inspection process for assisted living facility license applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 829
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 840
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 870
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 871
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to use of telemedicine medical service by certain trauma facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 895
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the provision of abortion services under Medicaid and certain other programs administered by this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 921
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 937
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 941
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a child-care facility database on the Health and Human Services Commission's Internet website.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 965
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 988
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 992
86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 1015
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1016
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to eligibility determinations for the STAR+PLUS home and community based services (HCBS) program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1063
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine medical, telehealth, and home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1069
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1070
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the mental health first aid training program reporting requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1072
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1080
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1082
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the form of certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1094
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1110
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1111
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1113
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1114
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the provision of services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1142
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, StanSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1146
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1179
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1210
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1218
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1225
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1250
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1256
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by certain persons to a first responder's immunization history.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1268
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1295
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1298
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to prescription drug cost increases; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1312
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1325
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Effective immediately
HB 1335
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of school-based behavioral health centers by public schools and a grant program administered by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission for the operation of those centers.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1365
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, processing, distribution, transportation, research, testing, and delivery of low-THC cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of cannabis dispensing organizations, cannabis research organizations, and cannabis testing facilities; establishing the cannabis therapeutic research review board; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1386
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to training and development activities for persons who may interact with an individual with autism or other pervasive developmental disorder.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1395
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1413
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1418
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disease prevention and preparedness information for emergency medical services personnel on certification or recertification.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1428
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a grant program to support the participation by certain health care providers in TexasAIM.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1431
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an investigation unit within the Health and Human Services Commission for certain unlicensed child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1432
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1448
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1465
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study on expanding recovery housing in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1470
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to allowing the parents or guardians of certain medically dependent children to opt out of the STAR Kids managed care program under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1477
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants under the emergency medical services assistance program and the distribution of certain revenue received by the comptroller.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1483
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1501
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1564
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1576
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1578
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Task Force.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1585
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a study on interest or other waiting lists maintained for certain Medicaid programs providing services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1589
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to certain pregnant women regarding their eligibility for coverage under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1598
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to an initiative to increase the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1613
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1618
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1641
86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information to certain women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1647
86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the development of a dental services benefit under Medicaid for adult recipients with disabilities and a pilot program to provide those services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1669
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to increasing and improving the mental health and substance use disorder workforce in this state and increasing the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1680
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1682
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to collection and use of child safety data for licensed day-care centers.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1698
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of residential treatment centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1715
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1738
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to telehealth and home telemonitoring services, including the provision of those services under Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1758
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a grant program and interagency review of resources to support and sustain recovery community organizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1782
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services, telehealth services, and interprofessional Internet consultations in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1788
86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1794
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to price transparency for certain prescription drugs; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1808
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to standards for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for certain child-care facilities and homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1849
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the possession and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in day-care centers; limiting liability.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1878
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a report on the quality of care provided to and quality of life of assisted living facility residents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1879
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1913
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching funds are available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1922
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1952
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2028
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information to certain women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2029
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2035
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of rural hospitals participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2050
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to consent requirements for the prescription of certain psychoactive medications to residents of nursing facilities and related institutions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2057
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2059
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to required human trafficking prevention training as a condition of registration permit or license renewal for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2062
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement for home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2067
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to influenza information for residents of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2080
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to family partners, family partner peer support services, and the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2085
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to general procedures and requirements for a nonopioid directive.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2091
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2108
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2133
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public access to certain hospital inspection and investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2205
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Health and Human Services Commission and long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2221
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a single Internet portal through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2222
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the administration and oversight of the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2243
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the use of prescription asthma medicine on public and private school campuses.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2255
86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information following a screening.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2285
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to administrative penalties assessed against certain nursing facilities for the improper discharge or transfer of a resident.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2308
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching funds are available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2309
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment with a small business.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2313
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for employees of small businesses.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2325
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2330
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study of an intake system and state case management system for state and federal disaster assistance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2333
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the Texas ambulance response safety net program; imposing a mandatory payment; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2335
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2349
86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to transparency in the rate-setting processes for the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2354
86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to establishing caseload standards for certain care coordinators under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2357
86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to utilization reviews and care coordination under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2363
86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to permitting certain foster homes to store firearms and ammunition in the same locked location.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2368
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to access to and the provision of behavioral and mental health care services and trauma-informed care in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2379
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to changes to and the setting of fees, charges, and rates under the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2392
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2400
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the application requirements for first responder organizations to receive an initial license or to renew a license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2409
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to establishing supplemental payment programs for the reimbursement of certain ambulance providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2434
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2453
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2474
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2485
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect in a residential detention facility.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2536
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to transparency related to drug costs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2539
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to improving the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children, including children receiving benefits under the STAR Kids managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2582
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to required notice of the cost and health benefit plan coverage of newborn screening tests.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2592
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2600
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2618
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2641
86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2673
86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a report on cost savings attributable to the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2674
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to making an appropriation to the Health and Human Services Commission for children's advocacy centers and court-appointed special advocate programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2693
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to enhance community-based suicide prevention efforts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2703
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a work group on the establishment of a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2707
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the community mental health grant program to include services to and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2732
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2734
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an anatomical gift on behalf of a resident in a state supported living center.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2742
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the content of the Healthy Texas Women program provider list.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2764
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards and caregiver training for substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2783
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the establishment of the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2786
86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to employee turnover reporting during a day-care center's, group day-care home's, or registered family home's license or registration renewal.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2798
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2813
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the statewide behavioral health coordinating council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2832
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the referral of certain pregnant women to a nurse-family partnership program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2849
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for a grant program for mental health services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2866
86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2873
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the room placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2883
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to training requirements and prohibited discrimination for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2930
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the enforcement activities of the Health and Human Services Commission against certain child-care facilities; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2933
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to timely claims payments in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2970
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a consolidated eligibility screening process for benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3079
86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of home and community support services agencies providing inpatient hospice services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3080
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a closure plan for the Austin State Supported Living Center.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3117
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, MattSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to developing the proposed plan on long-term care for persons with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3148
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the administration and oversight of investigational adult stem cell treatments administered to certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3150
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to regulation of hyperbaric medical treatment at a physician's office; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3157
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3159
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the accreditation of a Medicaid managed care plan.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3170
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3187
86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by certain providers under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3193
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of a home and community support services agency; increasing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3218
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the regulation of e-cigarettes; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3223
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the enrollment of health care providers in Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3230
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to an expedited credentialing process for certain Medicaid providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3236
86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the establishment of the home-delivered meal pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3269
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3285
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to programs and initiatives to prevent and respond to opioid addiction, misuse, abuse, and overdose and identify and treat co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3286
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for medication-assisted treatment for opioid or substance use disorder.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3301
86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3321
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians for abortion complications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3329
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the services provided by assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3337
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to a survey for women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3342
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of a health care quality provider participation program; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3369
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3375
86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to an annual medical examination for foster children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3388
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Conf. Comm. Report distributed
HB 3390
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to caregivers for certain children, including the identification of caregivers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and an exception from licensing requirements for certain caretakers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3400
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to required criminal history checks for nurse aides; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3401
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to delivery of outpatient prescription drug benefits under certain public benefit programs, including Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3405
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a sickle cell task force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3468
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the operation of more than one ambulatory surgical center in a single facility.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3478
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an independent medical review of certain determinations by the Health and Human Services Commission or a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3481
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid managed care by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3482
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the early diagnosis and treatment of placental disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3485
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the billing codes used for the administration of tissue plasminogen activator by ambulance providers under the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3523
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to educational requirements for hospital case managers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3524
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3533
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to criminal history record checks for nurse aides and applicants for listing on the nurse aide registry; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3538
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment of the Opioid and Substance Abuse Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3541
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to a study and pilot program regarding the use of incentives to purchase certain fruits or vegetables under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3543
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3548
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to managing Medicaid recipient and provider complaints and appeals.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3549
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to a prohibition on certain inpatient hospital care limitations under the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3560
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the authority of a county to implement a pilot program to reuse wastewater at county facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3573
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to compliance with federal coding guidelines for certain divisions and offices within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3591
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons who are younger than 26 years of age.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3620
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3669
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to services provided to and collection of data regarding individuals with acquired brain injury.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3670
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the administration and operation of the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 3672
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the collection and reporting of data on services provided by chemical dependency treatment facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3677
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to requirements for screenings in public or private schools to detect vision disorders of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3679
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3685
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to pharmacy benefits provided through the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3695
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3699
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3700
86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits under a fee-for-service delivery model.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3703
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis for medical use by certain qualified physicians to patients with certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3704
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain public health data maintained by the Department of State Health Services and shared with certain local health entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3707
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to value-based arrangements for prescription drugs in Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3721
86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to an independent review organization to conduct reviews of certain medical necessity determinations under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3735
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to an electronic portal for disclosures and consent regarding certain newborn screening information.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3738
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to creating an Internet website of certain day-care providers and parenting resources.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3739
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to including certain child care providers in the Texas Rising Star Program and establishing a pilot program to expand participation in the Texas Rising Star Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3747
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the eligibility of children and prioritization of persons on waiting lists for certain Medicaid long-term care services waiver programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3748
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of private health benefits with Medicaid benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3765
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain working parents for whom federal matching funds are available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3769
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of the coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3772
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a demonstration project that allows federally qualified health centers to test innovative health care delivery systems and data sharing under certain public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3776
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to establishing a program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain children through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3786
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by counties on the effectiveness of establishing a family drug court; establishing a family drug court grant program.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3788
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to establishing the supporting medically fragile children program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3799
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3860
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in for children program or the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3873
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the Texas Alternatives to Abortion Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3885
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3916
86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3931
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3937
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3950
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Joint Committee on Child Welfare.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 3957
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to expedited death certificates for religious purposes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3958
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to demonstration projects to coordinate eligibility renewal and eligibility recertification for certain children in the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3980
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a requirement that the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council prepare a report regarding suicide rates in this state and state efforts to prevent suicides.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3991
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3994
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain health facilities for persons with a disability; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4016
86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to demonstration projects to coordinate eligibility renewal and eligibility recertification for certain children in the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4051
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4068
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4077
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to rural hospitals and similar facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4090
86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain school-age programs that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4097
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4099
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to information and contraceptives provided to a sexual assault survivor.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4105
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4127
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 4134
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of parents and caretaker relatives for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4138
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4147
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to required mental health awareness training for first responders.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4178
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the operation and administration of certain health and human services programs, including the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4183
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4191
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of wound care education and training services providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4192
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to claims and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on health care providers under Medicaid and other public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4204
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain persons who are lawfully present in the United States.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4224
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate state and local regulation of group homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4256
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4259
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of listed family homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4260
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4261
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and family homes; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4263
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan to ensure the provision of prevention and early intervention services complies with federal law.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4269
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking and receiving financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4286
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 4289
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of certain local governments to create and operate health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 4301
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4315
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to required access to care and provider network provisions in a contract between the Health and Human Services Commission and a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4346
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the regulation of off-site restaurant services; authorizing a permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4365
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study on the impact of psychotropic medications.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4372
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth camp abuse complaints and compliance orders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4400
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4426
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to retain portion of appropriated funds to pay for implementation of certain health care programs under the Medicaid program.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 4462
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 4463
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to required counseling before an abortion is performed.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4481
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4530
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a review of Medicaid dental services provided to children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4533
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care and the delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports to certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4543
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to implementation of the system redesign for the delivery of Medicaid benefits to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4550
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the eligibility of certain children for the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4556
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4561
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the system redesign for delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long term services and supports to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability and a pilot for certain populations with similar functional needs receiving services in managed care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4572
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the establishment of the independent provider health plan monitor for certain appeals in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4596
86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to ensuring the continued provision of benefits under Medicaid and the supplemental nutrition assistance program for the children of individuals confined in a penal or correctional institution.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4601
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of a workgroup to study uniform quality measures under a value-based program for long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4753
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the cost of child care in this state in comparison to family income.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4757
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HJR 5
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
SB 6
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 10
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
SB 11
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 20
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 47
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force on ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 63
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 65
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 80
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 99
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the ability of certain relative caretakers of dependent children to receive supplemental financial assistance and be assigned as protective payees for financial assistance payments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 121
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 131
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 147
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 170
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of rural hospitals under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 189
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 195
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to collecting and reporting by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission of certain information relating to certain alcohol and controlled substance use and treatment.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 199
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 241
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 290
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public health purpose.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 307
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women for behavioral health services after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 308
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 327
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 355
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan regarding implementation of prevention and early intervention services and community-based care and conducting a study regarding the resources provided to foster parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 362
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 384
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events at health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 425
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 428
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to a study of using a single intake form for state and federal disaster assistance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 429
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state to serve persons with mental health and substance use issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 524
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 539
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 556
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 562
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability and the operation and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 564
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to collecting data regarding unaccompanied minors in certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 568
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and family homes; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 569
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of listed family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 572
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 582
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 611
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 619
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 633
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to an initiative to increase the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 637
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 641
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Public Health
SB 643
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 667
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 670
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 671
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 704
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 705
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 706
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an investigation unit within the Health and Human Services Commission for certain illegally operating child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 708
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to collection and use of child safety data for licensed day-care centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 747
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 748
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care, including the newborn screening preservation account.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 749
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 750
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care and the quality of services provided to women in this state under certain health care programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 781
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 791
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the accreditation of and a recipient's enrollment in a Medicaid managed care plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 792
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 795
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 821
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to children's advocacy centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 822
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
SB 829
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disease prevention and preparedness information for emergency medical services personnel on certification or recertification.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 830
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a vaccine preventable disease policy for first responders of emergency response entities; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 839
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 850
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a study on freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 867
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 895
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 896
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 898
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 913
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 914
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 916
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 937
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 952
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to standards for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for certain child-care facilities and homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 981
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1033
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1050
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of a health care quality provider participation program; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1071
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a pilot program to provide home-delivered meals to certain individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1085
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1093
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the eligibility of children and prioritization of persons on waiting lists for certain Medicaid long-term care services waiver programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1094
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the delivery of Medicaid benefits to certain medically dependent children with private health benefits coverage.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1096
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid managed care program, including the provision of pharmacy benefits.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1099
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1101
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the consolidation of ombudsman programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1105
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1109
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1139
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1140
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to an independent medical review of certain determinations by the Health and Human Services Commission or a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1145
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1176
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a requirement that the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council prepare a report regarding suicide rates in this state and state efforts to prevent suicides.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1177
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to offering certain evidence-based services in lieu of other mental health or substance use disorder services by a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1179
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study on the allocation and expenditure of tobacco settlement agreement money.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1191
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain requirements regarding Medicaid fair hearings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1207
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program and the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1212
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to verification of employability of and consent to prescription medications obtained by certain nursing facility employees; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1226
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1235
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the enrollment of health care providers in Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1263
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain Medicaid recipients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1283
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the availability under Medicaid of certain drugs used to treat human immunodeficiency virus or prevent acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1287
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1288
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services reporting certain information regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1292
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1313
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1321
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a "Texas solution" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; requiring a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1345
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the enforcement activities of the Health and Human Services Commission against certain child-care facilities; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1353
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1388
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an employee database for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1404
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to consent to the disclosure of certain information and to other matters relating to newborn and infant screening tests.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1406
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the services provided by assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1408
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman for state supported living centers to oversee community-based services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1416
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1419
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the independent provider health plan monitor for certain appeals in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1426
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment by a county of public guardians for certain incapacitated persons and funding for guardianships by public guardians and related services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1427
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1445
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1448
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a home and community support services agency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1458
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to compliance with federal coding guidelines for certain divisions and offices within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1493
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children adopted from the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1518
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the reimbursement of providers for the provision of certain home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1519
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to establishing a council on long-term care facilities and to a dispute resolution process regarding those facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1529
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; imposing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1534
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to demonstration projects to coordinate eligibility renewal and eligibility recertification for certain children in the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1535
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to a complaint made by a foster child or youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1546
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1552
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1564
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to access to certain medication-assisted treatment.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1607
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a study on issues regarding service animals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1621
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to certain rural medical facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees and taxes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1622
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to rural hospitals and similar facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1661
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of deferred maintenance projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1667
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1677
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1681
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to influenza information for residents of assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1687
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1744
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training requirements and prohibited discrimination for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1748
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1752
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services