HB 41 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 44 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAID
HB 55 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health Care Providers | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 58 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| AMBULANCES | City Government--General | County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 89 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| AMBULANCES | City Government--General | County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 122 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on providing to certain children procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 233 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 248 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
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 Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT SOLICITATION, TASK FORCE ON
HB 319 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 512 88-0 (2023)
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: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 536 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 580 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the provision of telehealth and telemedicine medical services by certain health professionals located outside of this state; requiring registration to engage in an occupation; authorizing fees.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 593 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the provision of direct patient care by physicians and health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 596 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
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
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature
HB 625 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 633 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the method of payment for certain health care provided by a hospital.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Postponed
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 647 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 682 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to maternal health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 711 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to certain contract provisions and conduct affecting health care provider networks.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 814 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acknowledgment on receipt of an opioid prescription drug.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 852 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 901 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education including the provision of loan repayment assistance to nursing faculty and the provision of grants to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT LOANS
HB 955 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers
HB 1028 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to engaging in certain prohibited conduct with the intent to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 1073 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of an educator or health care professional.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health Care Providers
HB 1162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to continuing education in cultural competence and implicit bias for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1200 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1283 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prescription drug formularies applicable to the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1357 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for certain medication-assisted treatments for opioid or substance use disorder.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID
HB 1364 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to a direct payment to a health care provider in lieu of a claim for benefits under a health benefit plan.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1390 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to telemedicine medical services and telehealth services covered by certain health benefit plans or provided by a pharmacist.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to persons considered practitioners for purposes of prescribing certain drugs and devices.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Crimes--Drugs | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 1490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Women
HB 1527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the relationship between dentists and certain employee benefit plans and health insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1532 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and to the abuse of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1621 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1647 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1665 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee members.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Salaries & Expenses | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | TRAVEL | Women
HB 1673 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for staff members of certain assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1686 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably as substituted
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to facility fees charged by certain health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1696 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1726 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1753 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the right to assistive reproductive technology treatments and procedures, including in vitro fertilization.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFERTILITY
HB 1767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the granting of privileges at hospitals for podiatrists.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 1771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to rules regarding the provision by a health professional of a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| DENTAL SERVICES | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1791 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 1839 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 1873 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to patients' rights, consumer protection, and directives for the provision of health care services; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Consumer Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 1902 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements for health care provider directories maintained by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health Care Providers | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1925 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, SamSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline | et. al.
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers
HB 1998 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of physicians, the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board, and the administration of the Texas Physician Health Program; increasing a criminal penalty; imposing a surcharge.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2002 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to preferred provider benefit plan out-of-pocket expense credits for payments made by an insured directly to a physician or health care provider.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2052 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Hospitals
HB 2082 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to insurance regulation of a prepaid health care plan for certain individuals with low income.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2116 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to psychological evaluations before the provision of gender reassignment treatments and procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PSYCHOLOGISTS
HB 2167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a plan by the Department of State Health Services to establish and improve tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs for health care professionals serving border communities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
HB 2229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Family--Family Violence | HARASSMENT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | NATALIA COX ACT | PEACE OFFICERS | STALKING | TERRORIST THREAT
HB 2235 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton | et. al.
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--AIDS | INFORMED CONSENT
HB 2414 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to certain practices of a health maintenance organization or insurer to encourage the use of certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the licensing and regulation of associate physicians and the authority of an insured to select an associate physician under the insured's health insurance policy; requiring an occupational license.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2594 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to requiring training in the importance of mental and physical health as a requisite for certain medical degrees.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2702 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 2764 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to self-inducement of an abortion or self-prescription of an abortion-inducing drug by physicians or applicants for a medical license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the sharing of controlled substance prescription monitoring information between the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the Health and Human Services Commission for the state Medicaid program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2967 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the prescription of a controlled substance for certain patients and continued treatment of those patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2978 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health care practitioners regarding ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy-related medical emergencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS | Women
HB 2982 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the authorization of certain agreements between management services organizations and physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3037 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a health care professional.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers
HB 3058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain medical treatment to a pregnant woman by a physician or health care provider.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3063 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the medical authorization accompanying written notice of a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3098 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to prohibited conduct of a health benefit plan issuer in relation to affiliated and nonaffiliated providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3139 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the enforceability of covenants not to compete against physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3151 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to prohibited health care discrimination based on vaccination status; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | DISCRIMINATION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 3162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to advance directives, do-not-resuscitate orders, and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of certain patients, including a review of directives and decisions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to conduct of insurers providing preferred provider benefit plans with respect to physician and health care provider contracts and claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS
HB 3196 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to prompt payment deadlines for health benefit plan claims affected by a catastrophic event.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to price estimates and billing requirements for certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3226 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Purchasing--State
HB 3227 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PRESCRIPTIONS
HB 3229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3230 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing or ordering of a controlled substance or dangerous drug or device by an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant under a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 3231 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Bexar County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BEXAR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3251 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an alternate board certification to signify accreditation within a given specialty in this state and medical care provided at certain health care facilities by physicians with an alternate board certification.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to programs established and operated by federally qualified health centers to provide primary care access to certain employees.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 3359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to network adequacy standards and other requirements for preferred provider benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton | et. al.
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--AIDS
HB 3411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain other health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Labor--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3456 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of certain health care provider participation programs in this state.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BEXAR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 3515 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment and operation of an interdisciplinary group to review services provided by home and community support services agencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOME HEALTH CARE
HB 3529 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to personal assistive mobility device protections for patients receiving emergency medical services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General
HB 3548 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
HB 3550 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to standards for and services provided by prescribed pediatric extended care centers, including Medicaid reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3567 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the renewal of a physician's registration permit and the delegation by a physician of certain medical acts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3606 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 3626 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a maternal health care workforce campaign.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 3770 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance and the establishment of continuing education tracking systems by health care practitioner licensing entities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to claims submitted and requests for verification made by a physician or health care provider to certain health benefit plan issuers and administrators.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3774 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to civil and criminal liability for pharmacists and pharmacies that dispense misoprostol.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 3808 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome advisory council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3915 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to services provided by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 3916 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the reimbursement of certain durable medical equipment providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3930 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth appointments with an originating site or distant site located outside this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| DENTAL SERVICES | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3987 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the regulation of boarding home facilities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Housing--General
HB 4035 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4059 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 4071 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 4110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain administrative penalties and procedures associated with aging, community-based, and long-term care service providers and the establishment of a task force to study certain rules and policies related to those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | LONG-TERM CARE | Safety
HB 4143 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the operations of certain local health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4146 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the regulation of health care employment agencies; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mental Health Care Enterprise Fund and the granting of license reciprocity to certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4300 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses by managed care plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 4331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the donors of certain unused prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
HB 4334 88-0 (2023)
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 4343 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4346 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to joint practice by certain health care professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 4348 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 4350 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to prohibited health care discrimination based on vaccination status.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 4367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the preauthorization of medical or health care services by a health maintenance organization or an insurer.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 4500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CarolineSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to electronic verification of health benefits by health benefit plan issuers for certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/24
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
HB 4505 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4521 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to certain health care entities and medical committees, including peer review committees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals
HB 4524 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TELEMEDICINE | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 4583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the prescribing of opioids for acute pain.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4589 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to restrictions on the use of digital identification systems for patient health care records.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL RECORDS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4624 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to gender modification procedures and treatments for certain minors; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4627 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the alternative electronic visit verification system recognized under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Nacogdoches County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | NACOGDOCHES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4702 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to peer support specialists for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and peer services for those individuals under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4731 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign a health exception to an immunization requirement for school admission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 4754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for and prohibitions on gender transitioning procedures and treatments provided to certain individuals; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS MILLSTONE ACT
HB 4775 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the operations of certain local health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICARE | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4835 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
| County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | JEFFERSON COUNTY | MEDICAID | NECHES RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4867 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to health care transparency, including advertising, identification, and notice requirements for certain health facilities and health professionals; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVERTISING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 4884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to prohibited discrimination by health care providers based on an individual's age, race, disability, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 4928 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation of certain health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICARE
HB 4989 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the presumption of validity for an advance directive and permissible forms of a medical power of attorney.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INCAPACITATED PERSONS
HB 5023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to provide an annual bonus payment to certain Medicaid providers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 5058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a dental director for the oral health improvement services program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 5071 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to privacy protections for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 5113 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to utilization review requirements for a health care service provided by a network physician or provider.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 5206 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to falsely representing that an animal is a service animal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| Animals | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General
HB 5210 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities and professionals to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS
HB 5233 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to expedited credentialing for licensed behavior analysts providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 5249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a public entity from providing financial assistance for abortion or abortion-related services; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expedited credentialing of providers under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HJR 45 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 14 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 25 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education, including scholarships to nursing students, loan repayment assistance to nurses and nursing faculty, and grants to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 160 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the furnishing by pharmacists and dispensing by physicians of certain medications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
SB 186 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited discharge of a patient to certain unlicensed or unpermitted group-centered facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes
SB 189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense concerning the failure of certain persons to report mistreatment of residents of group homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Women
SB 212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education including the provision of loan repayment assistance to nursing faculty and the provision of grants to nursing education programs.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT LOANS
SB 265 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to required reports of certain vaccine-related or drug-related adverse events.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | PHYSICIANS
SB 290 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to collection and analysis of certain health information by the Texas Health Services Authority.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
SB 297 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to hospital patients' rights and hospital policies and procedures; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
SB 299 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to health care services provided at a hospital by a physician who is not a member of the hospital's medical staff and the hospital's liability for health care services provided by such a physician.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS
SB 301 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prescribing, administering, or dispensing ivermectin or hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 303 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to discrimination by a provider participating in Medicaid or the child health plan program against an individual based on immunization status.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAID
SB 304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited immunization status discrimination and vaccine mandates; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 305 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to vaccine administration requirements and protection of immunization exemptions for health reasons.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 309 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 prevention and treatment information provided to individuals receiving a COVID-19 viral test.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 401 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to prices charged by a medical staffing services agency during certain designated public health disaster periods; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
SB 426 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to patient access to prescription drugs for off-label use for COVID-19 treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RIGHT TO TREAT ACT
SB 485 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to designating the second Saturday in October as Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
| Health Care Providers | Holidays | HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE DAY
SB 490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Caroline | et. al.
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers
SB 513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the verification of the accuracy of an application for a license to practice medicine in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 525 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to personal assistive mobility device protections for patients receiving emergency medical services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General
SB 583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a direct payment to a health care provider in lieu of a claim for benefits under a health benefit plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a voluntary home nursing visitation program for newborns.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 625 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 666 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to complaint information and to rulemaking and disciplinary procedures of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 706 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 724 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
SB 730 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the granting of privileges to and the authority of podiatrists at hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
SB 739 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to designating October 10 as Supportive Palliative Care Awareness Day.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Holidays | SUPPORTIVE PALLIATIVE CARE AWARENESS DAY
SB 773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 831 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 840 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
SB 849 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 860 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS
SB 863 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to electronic verification of health benefits by health benefit plan issuers for certain physicians and health care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
SB 945 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disclosure of certain health care cost information by certain health care facilities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1003 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements for health care provider directories maintained by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1014 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DNA | Health Care Providers | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to preventative health care and public health, including prohibited immunization and face-covering requirements and private business or school closures.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAID | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to immunization requirements and documentation, including adverse event tracking following the administration of vaccines and booster doses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1043 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1113 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prescription drug formularies applicable to the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers or employee benefit plans and health care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 1138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 1156 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the operation of a hospital at home program by certain hospitals; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE | Hospitals | MEDICAID | MEDICARE
SB 1193 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an on-site physician and disclosure of physician information at a freestanding emergency medical care facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to hospital reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse, exploitation, or neglect; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1275 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to facility fees charged by certain health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1282 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mental Health Care Enterprise Fund and the granting of license reciprocity to certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to prompt payment deadlines for health benefit plan claims affected by a catastrophic event.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1314 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
SB 1325 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | NATALIA COX ACT | PEACE OFFICERS | STALKING
SB 1347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to certain health care entities and medical committees, including peer review committees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals
SB 1467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
SB 1502 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to prohibited conduct of a health benefit plan issuer in relation to affiliated and nonaffiliated providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain other health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Business & Commerce--General | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Labor--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1580 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
SB 1637 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the prohibited report or disclosure by health care providers of certain health information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEALTHCARE EXPANDED AND ACCESSED LOCALLY FOR TEXANS (HEAL TEXANS) ACT | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 1723 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the backdating of referrals for certain managed care health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MANAGED CARE
SB 1755 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain health care provider participation programs in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BEXAR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SB 1765 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to network adequacy standards and other requirements for preferred provider benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 1793 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1805 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health Care Providers | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1824 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to standards for and services provided by prescribed pediatric extended care centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1825 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to required reportable disease training for certain health care practitioners.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1832 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to individuals who may provide services as personal attendants under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Wages | MEDICAID
SB 1885 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome advisory council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1915 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the reimbursement of certain durable medical equipment providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1959 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1981 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the relationship between dentists and certain employee benefit plans and health insurers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2039 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to health care practitioner authority regarding certain do-not-resuscitate orders, including the use of electronic copies and photographs of out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 2059 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2064 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the dissemination of patient information through a telemedicine, telehealth, or teledentistry service.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Protection of Personal Information | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2065 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the recovery of overpayments made to dentists by certain employee benefit plans and health insurers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2086 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Business & Industry
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 2171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 2174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2193 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to programs established and operated by federally qualified health centers to provide primary care access to certain employees.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Health & Safety
SB 2199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
SB 2287 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities and physicians to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS
SB 2442 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to unconditional designation of physicians as participating providers in a managed care plan
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE
SB 2445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of latex gloves by certain health care and food service personnel.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2448 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of funds appropriated by the Department of State Health Services to deliver low-dose, at-home racemic ketamine via telehealth to improve healthcare access and mental health outcomes across rural and high-risk populations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HOME HEALTH CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2465 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 2473 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
SB 2502 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain limitations on reimbursements paid for inpatient and outpatient hospital services for certain publicly funded health benefit plan coverage for employees and retirees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees | State Officers | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of telemedicine medical services, teledentistry services, and telehealth services; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain health care workers employed in rural counties.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2628 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to medical examinations required for admission to a mental health facility.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 20 88-1 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 15 88-2 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 7 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 16 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 65 88-3 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 84 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT
HB 88 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
SB 7 88-3 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 13 88-3 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
SB 26 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to designating the second Saturday in October as Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
Filed
| Health Care Providers | Holidays | HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE DAY
SB 41 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 35 88-4 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 92 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 94 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 102 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to continuing education in cultural competence and implicit bias for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 296 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to maternal health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | Women
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Computational Health Research Institute.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | TEXAS COMPUTATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Safety
HB 396 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of nurses for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 457 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 549 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Protection of Personal Information
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
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to limitations on pelvic examinations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Women
HB 677 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 849 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to an acknowledgment on receipt of an opioid prescription drug.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine medical services and telehealth services covered by certain health benefit plans or provided by a pharmacist.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 936 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET
HB 942 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs in connection with the provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
HB 1145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to utilization review requirements for a health care service provided by a network physician or provider.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1148 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to prohibiting the Texas Department of Criminal Justice from charging an inmate a fee for health care.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 1291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1334 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the emergency possession of certain abandoned children.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | MEDICARE | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | MANAGED CARE
HB 1434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to limitations on pelvic examinations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | Women
HB 1445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to medical or dental billing services.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Taxation--Sales
HB 1456 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the expiration of the health care provider participation program administered and operated by the Nueces County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | NUECES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1620 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the repeal of statutes prohibiting transactions between a governmental entity and abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health Care Providers
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to a recommendation by the COVID-19 Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel to prioritize first responders in vaccine allocation and distribution.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit in certain counties and municipalities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Science & Technology
HB 1934 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to requirements for overpayment recovery and third party access to provider networks for certain insurance policies and benefit plans that provide dental benefits.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the prescription and dispensing of medical cannabis; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database and health care cost disclosures by health benefit plan issuers and third-party administrators.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to including certain licensed physician assistants in the definition of non-physician mental health professional for purposes of certain provisions applicable to non-physician mental health professionals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to coverage for childhood cranial remolding orthosis under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of off-label uses of certain drugs, biological products, and devices.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADVERTISING | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, RaySponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the participation and reimbursement of certain military medical treatment facilities and affiliated health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Military & Veterans
HB 2389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the relationship between health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans and physicians and health care providers, including prompt payment of the claims of certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS
HB 2462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of a sexual assault, to evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the tracking of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to neglect of a child and the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2541 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of powered medical equipment.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | RESPECTING TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2021
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
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Unemployment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Meetings | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 2855 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Abortion | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
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
| DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAID
HB 2925 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers
HB 2929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to conduct of insurers providing preferred provider benefit plans with respect to physician and health care provider contracts and claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2943 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to revocation of do-not-resuscitate orders for patients admitted to a health care facility or hospital.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PHYSICIANS
HB 2949 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to required consent of a health care provider, student, intern, or resident before directly or indirectly performing or participating in an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health Care Providers
HB 2960 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2987 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers
HB 3031 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to prohibited billing practices by certain health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | MEDICARE
HB 3099 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to advance directives in Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIANS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
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
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
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
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT SOLICITATION, TASK FORCE ON
HB 3459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review for certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
HB 3499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the provision of telehealth services by health professionals located outside of this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3517 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 3562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the creation of the Texas Public Health Crisis and Pandemic Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS AND PANDEMIC COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to establishing a coordinated system for the dispatch, triage, transport, and transfer of patients in certain trauma service area regional advisory councils; providing rulemaking authority.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
HB 3622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 3623 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the eligibility of certain health care providers for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder arising from events in the course of employment during a public health disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3655 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the authority of certain facilities to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS
HB 3659 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or other disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3735 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to liability of health care providers for certain claims arising during a disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3748 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to liability of health care providers for certain claims arising during a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT
HB 3816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3818 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3820 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to health care specialty consultations in certain child abuse or neglect investigations and assessments.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 3825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
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.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | FREE CHOICE OF PROVIDER ACT | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Women
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to home and community support services licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals
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
| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to service of expert reports for health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 4012 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to an explanation of benefits provided by certain health benefit plans to enrollees regarding certain preauthorized medical care and health care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4047 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to allowing health care providers to enter certain claims and other information into the Medicaid electronic visit verification system.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, SteveSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant regarding death certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 4051 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the method of payment for certain health care and certain contract provisions affecting health care reimbursement rates.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--Fuel Storage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Utilities--Electric
HB 4135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| County Government--Finance | County Government--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | HARRIS COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Child Services | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the prohibited use of a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration number.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4200 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to regulatory authority of a municipality, including authority to prohibit abortions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | City Government--General | Health Care Providers | Weapons
HB 4211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to health benefit plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 4304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 4329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the determination of death when artificial means of support preclude a determination that a person's spontaneous respiratory and circulatory functions have ceased.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BRAIN-INJURED PATIENTS PROTECTION ACT | Health Care Providers
HB 4362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain health professions; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| Abortion | ABORTION IS HEALTH CARE ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers
HB 4441 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to mandatory accreditation for certain chemical dependency treatment facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to pregnancy resource center reporting requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 4671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide telemedicine medical services to certain cancer patients receiving pain management services and supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CANCER | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | TELEMEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
HCR 77 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Paying tribute to the lives of the physicians and other health care workers who passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Signed by the Governor
| Health Care Providers | Resolutions--Memorial
HCR 112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 11 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 25 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 28 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Commending members of the health care workforce across the United States for their dedicated efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS
SB 53 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to limitations on pelvic examinations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Women
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to limitations on pelvic examinations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Women
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to service of expert reports for health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the expiration of the health care provider participation program administered and operated by the Nueces County Hospital District.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | NUECES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 292 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to supportive palliative care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to designating October 10 as Supportive Palliative Care Awareness Day.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Health Care Providers | Holidays | SUPPORTIVE PALLIATIVE CARE AWARENESS DAY
SB 392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | MEDICARE | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
SB 433 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of nurses for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SB 439 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the eligibility of nurses for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 500 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit and to a study regarding the regulation of group homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General
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
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of failing to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in boarding home facilities by certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 505 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited discharge of a patient to certain unlicensed or unpermitted group-centered facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals
SB 573 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL RECORDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Science & Technology
SB 749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the foreclosure of property owners' association assessment liens on certain boarding home facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FORECLOSURES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
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
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State
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
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 962 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Protection of Personal Information
SB 992 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of telehealth services by health professionals located outside of this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SB 1073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to patient choice in the dispensing of clinician-administered drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAID
SB 1328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation of certain health care provider participation programs in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Computational Health Research Institute.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | TEXAS COMPUTATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to mental health resources for law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Ethics | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
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
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1439 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to required written notice to a physician, intern, or resident of an educational institution before directly or indirectly performing or participating in an elective abortion.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Health Care Providers
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
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to the use of opinions from medical professionals in making certain determinations relating to the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS CHILDREN'S COMMISSION
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT
SB 1669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited discrimination regarding vaccination status and mandates for receiving or participating in the administration of vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | LONG-TERM CARE | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
SB 1705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians and nurses regarding human trafficking.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health Care Providers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| Aging | Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Open Meetings | Open Records | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | PROMOTORAS | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL | Women
SB 1752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant, or physician, regarding death certificates and certain do-not-resuscitate orders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of emergency health resources by the state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 1820 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the promotion of off-label uses of certain drugs, biological products, and devices.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1845 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | DEBT | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 1852 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 1857 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the issuance of temporary licenses for certain out-of-state health care practitioners for a charitable purpose.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 1883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to preauthorization and utilization review for certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
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
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS
SB 2014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a health care entity's disclosure to patients and prospective patients of charges for certain health care services, goods, or procedures; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals
SB 2015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to neglect of a child and the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 2115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 2121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the deductible imposed by a health benefit plan issuer for covered health care services or supplies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Public Health
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2255 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide telemedicine medical services to certain cancer patients receiving pain management services and supportive palliative care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| CANCER | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | TELEMEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
HB 130 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to allowing health care providers to enter certain claims and other information into the Medicaid electronic visit verification system.
Filed
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 210 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 273 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 17 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 88 87-2 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
Filed
| DISCRIMINATION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAID
HB 142 87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
SB 34 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 65 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
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
| DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAID
HB 94 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of a COVID-19 health information clearinghouse.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 168 87-3 (2021)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to informed consent before the provision of certain medical treatments involving COVID-19 vaccination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 174 87-3 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to preferred provider benefit plan reimbursement of certain services provided by out-of-network providers.
Filed
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 16 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Women
HB 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study and report regarding shortages in certain health professions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of marihuana; providing an affirmative defense to prosecution for possession of marihuana.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA
HB 209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 247 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 278 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs in connection with the provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
HB 387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 445 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to exceptions from the requirement for a person under the direction or control of a local entity or campus police department to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 541 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the right to express breast milk.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | Women
HB 563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acknowledgement on receipt of an opioid prescription drug.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 607 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to continuing education in cultural competence and implicit bias for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 741 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to rights and benefits under the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 765 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 812 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the amount of the health care services fee paid by certain inmates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 848 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to notice of the cost of a forensic examination for a victim of an alleged sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | TELEMEDICINE
HB 896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Political Subdivisions
HB 927 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses in certain rural counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 938 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to maternal health care.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 961 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the membership and training course requirements of a public school concussion oversight team and the removal of a public school student from an interscholastic athletic activity on the basis of a suspected concussion.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 1005 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 1035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Family--General | FREE TO BELIEVE ACT | Health Care Providers | Religion | State Employees
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1065 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 1071 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 1082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the form of certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET
HB 1112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the removal of signs indicating that a freestanding emergency medical care facility is operational.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SIGNS
HB 1137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to an annual report prepared by the Health Professions Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | Health--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| County Government--Finance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
HB 1273 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to denial of payment for preauthorized health care or dental care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the unwarranted commitment of a person to a mental health facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers
HB 1278 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to services provided by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 1298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to prescription drug cost increases; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis by certain qualified physicians for certain patients diagnosed with a terminal illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crime Prevention | Health Care Providers | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to payment for care provided by a chiropractor under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Rural | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 1430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to termination by a managed care organization of a provider's participation in Medicaid and child health plan program provider networks.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to participation in the health care market by managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE
HB 1742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the mediation of the settlement of certain health benefit claims involving balance billing by out-of-network laboratories.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an insured to select a pharmacist under the insured's health insurance policy.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | TELEMEDICINE
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 1905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the relationship between physicians or health care providers and health maintenance organizations or preferred provider benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the relationship between health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans and physicians and health care providers, including prompt payment of the claims of certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PALLIATIVE CARE INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COUNCIL
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2087 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to health care specialty consultations in certain child abuse or neglect investigations and assessments.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 2151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions and reimbursement for treatment for certain substance use disorders; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Notaries | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2261 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the physician education loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LOANS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2324 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Tarrant County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 2326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Dallas County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers and to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Interim Studies | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to administrative and other expenditures by Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Legislature | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2355 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to information sharing among care coordinators and providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 2362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the standard of proof in health care liability claims involving emergency medical care.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 2367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a prohibition on bids by certain insurance and health benefit providers to administer or provide coverage under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 2387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage and to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization by certain health benefit plan issuers of certain benefits.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a request for a nursing peer review committee determination.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Medical Cannabis Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL CANNABIS COUNCIL, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the delegation by a podiatrist of certain acts to certain podiatric assistants; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 2630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to physician and health care provider directories for certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 2632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to notice by certain managed care entities of changes related to reimbursements applicable to certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | DEBT | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2735 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to professional liability insurance or bond for certain physicians performing or inducing an abortion; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 2892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE ACT
HB 2894 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, NicoleSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution of health care fraud; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE
HB 2967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to authority of the Travis County Healthcare District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Labor--General | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
HB 2985 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a pilot program to provide a health clinic for state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Health Care Providers | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 3017 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the requirements for conducting a pelvic examination; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Women
HB 3071 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the disclosure of certain information related to an abortion facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Hospitals
HB 3107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | RESPECTING TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2019
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to service of expert reports in health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers
HB 3212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the procedure for the payment of claims submitted by certain providers under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the authority of health benefit plan issuers to require utilization review for a health care service provided by network physicians or providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Protection of Personal Information
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee; providing for administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | TEXAS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT | VETERINARIANS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 3299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the applicability of mediation requirements for balance billing to certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
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
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 3332 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to revocation of do-not-resuscitate orders for patients admitted to a health care facility or hospital.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
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
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Minors--Crimes Against | PHYSICIANS
HB 3441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for certain services and procedures performed by pharmacists.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 3459 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3484 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to conduct of insurers providing preferred provider benefit plans with respect to physician and health care provider contracts and claims.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3640 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3649 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by a certain hospital district.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAID | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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
| County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to conflicts of interest and discrimination policies for an ethics or medical committee review of an advance directive.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Ethics | Health Care Providers | Health--General
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the maximum amount of an administrative penalty assessed on certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 3828 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the disclosure of health benefit plan network status of certain physicians and health care practitioners.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3833 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to participation in a local provider participation fund by certain counties.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Hospitals
HB 3857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to discrimination by a health care provider based on immunization status.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Bexar County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| BEXAR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3933 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to consumer protections against billing and limitations on information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3970 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 4003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board concerning a shortage of primary care physicians in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4005 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to certification by a physical therapist of a person's eligibility for license plates or parking placards issued to persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | LICENSE PLATES | PARKING | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4036 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to billing requirements for certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICARE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | Minors--Crimes Against
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to voting by physicians at certain entities to authorize the differentiation of physicians based on maintenance of certification.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4330 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to disclosure requirements regarding a health care consultant's relationship with an insurance company or health care facility; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Ethics | Health Care Providers
HB 4357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a mental health provider to offer services or counseling based on the provider's sincerely held religious beliefs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion
HB 4391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to certain group and individual health benefit plans and the provision of health care benefits under health care plans through provider networks.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 4444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to consumer protections against surprise billing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 4526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 4527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 4536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the determination of a usual and customary amount under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAID
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4648 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Lubbock County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties bordering a populous county.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
HJR 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 33 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HR 2194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1742.
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 2195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3284.
Reported enrolled
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
SB 23 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of the rights of a living child born after an abortion; creating a civil cause of action; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers
SB 90 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | WHOLE WOMAN'S HEALTH ACT | Women
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 229 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the notice of rights provided to an injured employee under the Texas workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Health Care Providers | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 259 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Notaries | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
SB 310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
SB 311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
SB 344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICARE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the prohibition of certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study and report regarding shortages in certain health professions.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
SB 744 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the relationship between physicians or health care providers and health maintenance organizations or preferred provider benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | VOLUNTEERS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 813 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prescribing of opioids.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 859 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of a health care practitioner to disclose to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors a suspected human trafficking victim's health information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information
SB 916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PALLIATIVE CARE INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COUNCIL
SB 919 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Women
SB 998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the physician education loan repayment program.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | LOANS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1022 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 1037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CREDIT REPORTS | Financial--General | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Dallas County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1061 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Tarrant County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SB 1084 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| County Government--Finance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
SB 1107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE ACT
SB 1142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to authority of the Travis County Healthcare District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Labor--General | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
SB 1186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
SB 1187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of utilization review and independent review for health benefit plan coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1233 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 1264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by certain out-of-network providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit coverage provided by certain health benefit plans for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1350 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by a certain hospital district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution of health care fraud.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the applicability of mediation requirements for balance billing to certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Bexar County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BEXAR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health care data collection requirements and a feasibility study on the use of the data to create a database of amounts billed for certain health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1565 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
SB 1591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Rural | Hospitals | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1636 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to an annual report prepared by the Health Professions Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | Health--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 1739 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to payment for care provided by a chiropractor under certain health benefit plans; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1741 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to preauthorization by certain health benefit plan issuers of certain benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Julie
Relating to physician and health care provider directories, preauthorization, utilization review, independent review, and peer review for certain health benefit plans and workers' compensation coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PHYSICIANS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Women
SB 1751 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1786 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the form of certain advance directives.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET
SB 1795 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice by certain managed care entities of changes to reimbursement amounts applicable to certain physicians and health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
SB 1796 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1882 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to notice regarding voting by physicians at certain entities to authorize the differentiation of physicians based on maintenance of certification.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the sharing of newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information to parents following a screening.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the mediation of the settlement of certain health benefit claims involving balance billing by out-of-network laboratories.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1922 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
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.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to claims processes and reimbursement for, and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on, health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2020 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain health risk information; authorizing administrative penalties and other sanctions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2022 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to participation in a local provider participation fund by certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | Hospitals
SB 2039 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2049 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the authority of an insured to select a pharmacist under the insured's health insurance policy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2086 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a health care facility's policies regarding advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | RESPECTING TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2019
SB 2129 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Ethics | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
SB 2256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in local jurisdictions in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of certain entities to create and operate health care provider participation programs in counties not served by a hospital district or a public hospital.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to employment policies for certain health care providers employed by medical and dental units.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | Labor--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 2284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for certain services and procedures performed by pharmacists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Nueces County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | NUECES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of an insured to select a pharmacist under the insured's health insurance policy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to discrimination by a health care provider based on immunization status.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 2378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the standard of proof in health care liability claims involving emergency medical care.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 2423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Lubbock County Hospital District of Lubbock County, Texas.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SJR 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1742.
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3284.
Reported enrolled
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 123 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 227 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to donation of HIV-infected organs, eyes, and tissue to individuals infected with HIV.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--AIDS | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 243 85-0 (2017)
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 261 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of employees of or volunteers for certain clinics or facilities that provide abortion or family planning services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers
HB 262 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an exception from penalties for a physician's or health care professional's professional judgment in providing certain abortion services to patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to information regarding spina bifida.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 307 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and enrollees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 330 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to contraception.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 438 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY
HB 439 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant patient.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 661 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
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 Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers
HB 725 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received by health care providers for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Taxation--Franchise
HB 747 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 752 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 785 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of embryo donation information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health Care Providers | Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 820 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the Transgender Healthcare Advisory Committee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting abortion and recognizing the rights, powers, and privileges of all unborn children at every stage of gestation from fertilization until birth; affecting criminal offenses and penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health Care Providers | Political Subdivisions
HB 994 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Notaries | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
HB 995 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the form and revocation of medical powers of attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--Marriage Relationship | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 1029 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1070 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a health care provider based on immunization status.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DISCRIMINATION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to notice given to certain medical providers of a change in placement for a child in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MANAGED CARE
HB 1160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a court order for health care for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1227 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1285 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1286 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the disposition of organs, organ parts, or medically implanted devices on completion of an autopsy.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| AUTOPSIES | Health Care Providers
HB 1373 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to contraception.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1398 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by certain providers under the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 1420 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a late payment penalty against Medicaid managed care organizations that fail to timely pay certain physician and provider claims.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS
HB 1428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1649 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1675 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the methods of payment to health care providers by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ELDER ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | Law Enforcement | Nursing Homes
HB 1758 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Child Services | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1769 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to information sharing among care coordinators and providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 1832 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to disclosures regarding the provision of services by certain health care providers in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1881 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 1950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the reimbursement of providers for the provision of certain home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to durable powers of attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1977 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 1978 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2006 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to required counseling regarding negative results of HIV tests.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health Care Providers | Health--AIDS
HB 2035 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Women
HB 2038 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the consent required for the administration of prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2056 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access by the division of workers' compensation to certain designated doctor contracts under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 2062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | RED RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
HB 2077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to data collection related to certain health benefit plan issuers' calculation of payments to out-of-network physicians and providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to disclosures regarding the provision of laboratory services in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2141 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to protection for physician assistants who refuse to engage in certain conduct.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the medical use of marihuana; providing a defense to prosecution for possession of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | PHYSICIANS
HB 2326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 2348 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and the disposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 2350 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the provision of health care benefits through a network of physicians or health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2375 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a report on cost savings attributable to the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2397 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the termination or suspension by an insurer of a contract with a preferred provider.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2449 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the assignment of health insurance benefits to a physician or health care provider.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2501 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to insurance requirements for certain nonemergency medical transportation.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 2546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to completion of work status reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2558 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to capitation payments under a contract with a health maintenance organization for the provision of dental care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2608 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a legislative finding that pharmacists are health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to administrative and other expenditures by Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 2695 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to information regarding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 2697 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2760 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan provider networks; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2766 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-sponsor authorized
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Family--General | FREE TO BELIEVE ACT | Health Care Providers | Religion | State Employees
HB 2848 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to consultations with contracted physician networks and physician systems during certain investigations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 2859 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prescriber and dispenser reporting and access to patient prescription information under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2878 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | TEXAS HEALTH CARE RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE ACT
HB 2886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to limiting the liability of certain health care providers.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2891 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 2942 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to network adequacy standards adopted by the commissioner of insurance for preferred provider benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2945 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2962 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned from the House for further action
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2995 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
HB 2996 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to a study and report regarding shortages in certain health professions.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 3123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a report concerning health care providers participating in the breast and cervical cancer services program, the family planning program, and the Texas women's health program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CANCER | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
HB 3124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, LanceSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain physician-specific comparison data compiled by a health benefit plan issuer, including the release of that data to physicians participating in certain physician-led organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned from the House for further action
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to certain duties of physicians regarding patient records.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3146 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Women
HB 3152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3189 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the reporting of and access to information related to court-ordered prescription drug substance abuse treatment; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to health benefit plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the costs associated with the provision of certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3348 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to coverage under a preferred provider benefit plan for certain services provided by out-of-network providers; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses practicing in certain areas.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3398 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| CONCHO RIVER | County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
HB 3412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to preauthorization by certain health benefit plan issuers of certain covered benefits under the health benefit plan.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the types of medical professionals who may conduct an examination of certain school bus drivers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3424 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation of a strategic plan for expanding access to long-acting reversible contraception.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 3489 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to audits conducted by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3493 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3516 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| CHILD ABUSE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3633 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to cost reporting requirements for certain facilities and providers participating in medical assistance programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the health professions resource center; increasing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 3702 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the notice of rights provided to an injured employee under the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3718 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the regulation of certain limited service pregnancy resource centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 3755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3820 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3857 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate or out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate order.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 3870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to required disclosures by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system; establishing a remote dispensing site license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3954 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Health Care Providers | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
HB 3990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
HB 3993 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | LAKE PALESTINE | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
HB 4008 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the rights of health care consumers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Consumer Protection | HEALTH CARE CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT | Health Care Providers
HB 4011 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | DEBT | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4016 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4061 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation of a task force on intentional violent deaths.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to rules for hospital sanitation standards and a limitation on certain Department of State Health Services rules.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 4083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to trauma screening for certain children and trauma-informed care training for certain providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4090 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS PATIENT AUTONOMY RESTORATION ACT OF 2017
HB 4115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the establishment of a home and community support services improvement pilot program under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4167 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by certain providers under the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4178 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 4180 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation, operations, functions, and regulatory authority of certain governmental entities and officials; changes in certain judicial procedures; imposing civil penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| BOWIE COUNTY | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | MAGISTRATES | POPULATION GROWTH IN TEXAS, TASK FORCE TO STUDY | Property Interests--Personal Property | RABIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status for certain facility-based physicians.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 4223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant patient.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Dallas County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4330 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Tarrant County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HJR 50 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1148.
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 8 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
SB 54 85-0 (2017)
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 74 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Child Services | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Weapons
SB 267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
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.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 335 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 336 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the disposition of organs, organ parts, or medically implanted devices on completion of an autopsy.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| AUTOPSIES | Health Care Providers
SB 404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prohibiting certain health care practitioners from providing alcoholic beverages to certain persons; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ANESTHESIA | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and the disposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 411 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 431 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 491 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the statewide preceptorship program in family medicine.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 507 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 512 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the form and revocation of medical powers of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--Marriage Relationship | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
SB 513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Notaries | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
SB 545 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to information regarding autism spectrum disorders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 584 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care or network provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professions.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 833 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
SB 883 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the disclosure of life-sustaining treatment policies and to life-sustaining treatment for a patient under 18 years of age.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 895 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 910 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
SB 919 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate in limited situations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to durable powers of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
SB 1035 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to required disclosures for prenatal genetic screening; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 1081 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the administration of prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 1107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1130 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of a reinvestment allowance for certain long-term care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/18
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of certain healthcare providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 1189 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1207 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the repeal of certain contracting requirements under the Medicaid managed care delivery model.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS PATIENT AUTONOMY RESTORATION ACT OF 2017
SB 1225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to eligibility requirements for the repayment of certain physician education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PHYSICIANS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1284 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to prescriber and dispenser reporting and access to patient prescription information under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 1375 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to health benefit plan enrollees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 1388 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the termination by an insurer of a contract with a preferred provider.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1414 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a recipient's disenrollment from a Medicaid managed care plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1417 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals
SB 1427 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal offenses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1429 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
SB 1455 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1462 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of certain local health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1486 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1495 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access by the division of workers' compensation to certain designated doctor contracts under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 1520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to duties of physicians and certain other entities regarding patient records.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1543 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 1568 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the filing of certain actions involving preauthorized medical care or health care services in the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS
SB 1569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1570 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1578 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
SB 1585 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the reimbursement of certain services provided by respiratory care practitioners under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1613 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the assignment of health insurance benefits to a physician or health care provider.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 1615 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to what constitutes balance billing of a health benefit plan enrollee by a physician or health care provider for purposes of certain disclosure and medication requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1618 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain emergency and health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1624 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 1625 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Physician Assistant Board and the licensing and regulation of physician assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 1632 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Women
SB 1636 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1681 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Communicable Disease and Public Health Center.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIDALGO COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a building used as a prescribed pediatric extended care center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEDIATRICIANS
SB 1684 85-0 (2017)
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of seniors with a visual impairment by the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | EYECARE & VISION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | SENIORS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT TASK FORCE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1769 85-0 (2017)
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Women
SB 1774 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1776 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the administration and operation of the Medicaid program in a managed care model.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1840 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | LAKE PALESTINE | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
SB 1872 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
SB 1927 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to requiring the Health and Human Services Commission to evaluate and implement changes to the Medicaid and child health plan programs to make the programs more cost-effective, increase competition among providers, and improve health outcomes for recipients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1928 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and state employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
SB 2042 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 2074 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 2077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of protective services and the conduct of certain investigations through the adult protective services program of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a study on the feasibility of using the statewide system of health care data collection to create a public database of charges billed by health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the City of Amarillo Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| AMARILLO HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT REPORTS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Dallas County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
| DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAID | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | VOLUNTEERS
SB 2195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a health care entity making available to patients and prospective patients charges for certain health care services, goods, or procedures; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 2210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to health benefit plan provider network listings and directories; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
SJR 18 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SR 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1148.
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 13 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Abortion | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 43 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to general procedures and requirements for do-not-resuscitate orders.
Filed
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals
HB 85 85-1 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 144 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a report concerning health care providers participating in the breast and cervical cancer services program, the family planning program, and the Texas women's health program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CANCER | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
HB 152 85-1 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 189 85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 195 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Abortion | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 215 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to reporting and certification requirements by certain physicians regarding certain abortions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 227 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the creation of a maternal health care improvement program to address maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 242 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to new mother wellness screenings under the Texas women's health program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
HB 293 85-1 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the licensing and regulation of group homes for recovering substance abusers; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 305 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the screening of certain women for substance use and postpartum depression.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 369 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of maternal health access zones.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 4 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Political Subdivisions | Women
SB 10 85-1 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| Abortion | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
SB 73 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to reporting and certification requirements by certain physicians regarding certain abortions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
SB 75 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a report concerning health care providers participating in the breast and cervical cancer services program, the family planning program, and the Texas women's health program.
Filed
| CANCER | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
