HB 797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the possession and administration of certain vaccines by a home and community support services agency or its employees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 3839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to home and community support services licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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Withdrawn from schedule
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 1808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of providers of certain Medicaid services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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 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 4598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to reestablishing the in-home and family support program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1789 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children and adults in a residential or inpatient hospice facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a bill of rights for home health care attendants employed at certain long-term care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1726 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 933 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing of, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission's duties with respect to, and the administrative penalties for home and community support services agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4001 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to providers of certain home and community support services; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1267 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain Medicaid home and community-based services waiver programs.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2374 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2721 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3128 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a review of the home- and community-based services workforce.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3171 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to improved efficiency in the delivery of Medicaid services to certain recipients, including recipients with chronic diseases, through the use of telemedicine, telehealth, and home telemonitoring services and certain disease management initiatives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 7 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care provided through and care management in the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to achieve healthy outcomes and efficiency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to certain facilities and care providers, including providers under the state Medicaid program; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 797 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to objective assessment processes for and appropriate provision of acute nursing services and certain other services provided under the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 802 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1394 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to disclosure of certain information by certain registries for home health, hospice, or personal assistance services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2627 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the provision of private duty nursing and therapy services under the Medicaid program in accordance with authorization by a licensed nurse practitioner or a physician assistant.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3234 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to telehealth services and home telemonitoring services provided to certain Medicaid recipients.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3263 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a home- and community-based services workforce council.
House: Human Services
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3718 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to disclosure of certain information by certain registries for home health, hospice, or personal assistance services; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 7 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care and care management provided through health care facilities and through the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to improve health outcomes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 40 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to surveys of certain premises at which home and community-based services providers provide services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 50 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 302 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the implementation of an in-home caregiver demonstration project under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 345 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to screening health care personnel of home and community support services agencies for tuberculosis.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1172 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to on-site surveys of home and community support services agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1769 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to telehealth services and home telemonitoring services provided to certain Medicaid recipients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1850 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the establishment of a home- and community-based services workforce council.
House: Human Services Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
HB 2139 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to retaliation for reports of possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of certain persons receiving home and community-based services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3473 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, DianneSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consent for medical treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 744 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to retaliation for reports of possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of certain persons receiving home and community-based services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1695 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to reporting requirements regarding the consumer-directed services and voucher payment programs and to continuation of the consumer-directed services program and work group.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1865 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services pilot program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3466 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to home health care and hospice services under the state child health plan.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 983 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to hospice services under the state child health plan.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Appropriations
HB 440 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the provision of prescribed medications and community and personal care services under the medical assistance program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Referred to State Health Care Expend, Select
HB 3182 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to establishment of a consumer-directed services program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 245 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the provision of respiratory therapy services under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1498 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the licensing and regulation of home and community support services agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1152 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the provision of prescribed medications and community and personal care services under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1801 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to establishment of a home telemedicine pilot program for certain recipients of medical assistance.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3592 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the imposition of an additional fee on home and community support services agencies for the purpose of allowing the state to increase reimbursement rates to the agencies under the state Medicaid program and to qualify for more federal Medicaid funds.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3593 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to rates paid to certain providers of health care and to making appropriations for such payments from the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 33 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of prescribed medications and community and personal care services under the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 71 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the requirement of a criminal background check of all persons applying for employment as a home health care provider.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 408 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of licensing and regulation of home health and community support services agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 409 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to studies and strategic plans concerning the delivery of long-term care, community services, and certain health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 410 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to home health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 811 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the services included in home health care services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2037 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to late fees for the renewal of the licenses of home and community support services agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3083 76-0 (1999)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to medical services ordered by physicians in certain other states for residents of this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 94 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to home health services; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 95 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to studies and strategic plans concerning the delivery of long-term care, community services, and certain health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 96 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of licensing, certification, and regulation of home health and community support services agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 983 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a branch office of a home health or personal assistance services agency.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1258 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to restrictions applicable to certain providers of home and community care under Medicaid waiver programs.
Senate: Health Services
No action taken in committee
HB 35 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to registered family homes.
House: Human Services
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2189 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the regulation of home health agencies.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 263 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to regulation of home health services.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/88
SB 1281 70-0 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the regulation of home health agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1371 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to minimum standards for coverage under certain accident and sickness insurance policies and certificates of insurance and for licensing of certain health agencies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
SCR 101 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Commending the Texas Department on Aging on their efforts to address the in-home and community-based service for the elderly and requesting a report to continue and expand their efforts of the projects.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 692 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to jurisdiction over the regulation of certain entities by the State Board of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1373 69-0 (1985)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to a requirement that home health agencies give preference to persons receiving AFDC when hiring professional or nonprofessional employees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1943 69-0 (1985)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the licensing and regulation of home health agencies; providing for civil penalties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 330 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to requirements for certain group policies of insurance to include benefits for home health service and to certain permissible provisions.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Insurance
SB 957 69-0 (1985)
Author: Howard, EdSponsor: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the licensing and regulation of home health agencies and to the handling of complaints; prescribing certain fees and their use; providing for civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1092 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to persons who do not have to obtain a license as a home health agency.
House: Retirement and Aging
See remarks
HB 1305 68-0 (1983)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the licensing and regulation of home health agencies.
House: Retirement and Aging
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 1726 68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to rights of the elderly.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 381 68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the licensing and regulation of home health agencies and to the exemption of licensing requirements of certain health care professionals.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 594 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the licensing and regulation of home health-care agencies and persons who provide home health service.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1668 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of home health care agencies.
House: Health Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HCR 112 66-0 (1979)
Author: Waters, RonSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Encouraging nursing homes to provide outreach services for the elderly and handicapped citizens.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 767 66-0 (1979)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of home health care agencies and persons who provide home health service; making Home Health Services Advisory Council, created by this Act, subject to the Texas Sunset Act.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 40 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Encouraging nursing homes to provide outreach services for the elderly and handicapped citizens.
Senate: Human Resources
Coauthor authorized
HB 1465 65-0 (1977)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the regulation and licensing of persons who operate home health agencies.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
SB 869 65-0 (1977)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Relating to the regulation and licensing of persons who operate home health agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably
