HB 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 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
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
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
HB 220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 454 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 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
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
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
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
HB 651 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in counties not served by a hospital district or a public hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 697 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to required prescription drug cost and rebate reporting; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 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
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
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
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
HB 805 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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
HB 816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
HB 871 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to use of telemedicine medical service by certain trauma facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1063 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine medical, telehealth, and home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 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
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.
HB 1082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the form of certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 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
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
HB 1142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, StanSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 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
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
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
HB 1298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to prescription drug cost increases; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
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
HB 1365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, processing, distribution, transportation, research, testing, and delivery of low-THC cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of cannabis dispensing organizations, cannabis research organizations, and cannabis testing facilities; establishing the cannabis therapeutic research review board; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 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
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
HB 1428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a grant program to support the participation by certain health care providers in TexasAIM.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 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
HB 1432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services, telehealth services, and interprofessional Internet consultations in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to price transparency for certain prescription drugs; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 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
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
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
HB 2057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to general procedures and requirements for a nonopioid directive.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 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
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
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
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
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
HB 2255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information following a screening.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2434 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to improving the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children, including children receiving benefits under the STAR Kids managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
HB 2582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to required notice of the cost and health benefit plan coverage of newborn screening tests.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 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
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
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
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
HB 2673 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a report on cost savings attributable to the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2703 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a work group on the establishment of a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 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
HB 2742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the content of the Healthy Texas Women program provider list.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3159 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the accreditation of a Medicaid managed care plan.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 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
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
HB 3223 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the enrollment of health care providers in Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to an expedited credentialing process for certain Medicaid providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
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
HB 3269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 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
HB 3285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to programs and initiatives to prevent and respond to opioid addiction, misuse, abuse, and overdose and identify and treat co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 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
HB 3321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians for abortion complications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 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
HB 3337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to a survey for women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to an annual medical examination for foster children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
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
HB 3468 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the operation of more than one ambulatory surgical center in a single facility.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 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
HB 3548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to managing Medicaid recipient and provider complaints and appeals.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
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
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
HB 3679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
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
HB 3772 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a demonstration project that allows federally qualified health centers to test innovative health care delivery systems and data sharing under certain public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 4036 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to billing requirements for certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 4192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to claims and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on health care providers under Medicaid and other public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 4224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate state and local regulation of group homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4260 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of certain local governments to create and operate health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 4315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to required access to care and provider network provisions in a contract between the Health and Human Services Commission and a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 4556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4561 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the system redesign for delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long term services and supports to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability and a pilot for certain populations with similar functional needs receiving services in managed care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
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
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
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
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
HR 2194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1742.
Reported enrolled
HR 2195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3284.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
SB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 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
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
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
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
SB 327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 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
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
SB 384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events at health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 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
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
SB 670 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 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
SB 747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 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
SB 791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the accreditation of and a recipient's enrollment in a Medicaid managed care plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 813 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prescribing of opioids.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 839 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a study on freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 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
SB 916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 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
SB 937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the physician education loan repayment program.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1033 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 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
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
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
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
SB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1099 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 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
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
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
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
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
SB 1235 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the enrollment of health care providers in Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 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
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
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
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
SB 1377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution of health care fraud.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the independent provider health plan monitor for certain appeals in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 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
SB 1518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the reimbursement of providers for the provision of certain home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 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
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
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
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
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
SB 1621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to certain rural medical facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees and taxes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 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
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
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
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
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
SB 1748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SR 850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1742.
Reported enrolled
SR 852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3284.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to information regarding spina bifida.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2006 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to required counseling regarding negative results of HIV tests.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2695 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to information regarding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to required disclosures by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
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
HB 4008 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the rights of health care consumers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HR 2628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1148.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to durable powers of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SR 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1148.
Reported enrolled
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 43 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to general procedures and requirements for do-not-resuscitate orders.
Filed
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
HB 369 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of maternal health access zones.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
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
SB 79 85-1 (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.
Filed
SB 80 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to general procedures and requirements for do-not-resuscitate orders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 85 85-1 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 87 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to reporting and certification requirements by certain physicians regarding certain abortions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 95 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act.
Filed
HB 21 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 99 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to tracking career information for graduates of Texas medical schools and persons completing medical residency programs in Texas.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information following the completion of a review conducted by a utilization review agent or an independent review organization.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to benefits for a refill of a prescription drug by a health benefit plan issuer.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 205 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the provision of human sexuality and family planning instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 212 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to consent to the immunization of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 438 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal conditions to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 465 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 468 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to contraception.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 574 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to certain physicians and health care providers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 614 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to establishing an advance directive registry.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 616 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; authorizing a fee; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Considered in public hearing
HB 628 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart
Relating to the requirement that a pharmacist honor a prescription written by a practitioner.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 746 84-0 (2015)
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
Left pending in committee
HB 761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the payment for services provided by certain types of health care practitioners under contracts between the practitioners and managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 762 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to medical assistance reimbursement for certain health care services provided by a chiropractor.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 837 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the medical use of marihuana; providing a defense to prosecution for possession of marihuana.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the health professions resource center; increasing a fee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 956 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the scope of a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 963 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists as preferred providers.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1071 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1098 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1104 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to exempting the procurement of services for victims of family violence from competitive bidding requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1105 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1116 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1138 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an information clearinghouse to facilitate embryo adoption and the provision by physicians of embryo adoption information to certain patients.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1210 84-0 (2015)
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
HB 1220 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1319 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to use of health information technology in this state; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1362 84-0 (2015)
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
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1403 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the definition of health care liability claim for the purposes of certain laws governing those claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1433 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1445 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of assets following the dissolution of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1541 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to peer specialists, peer services, and the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1638 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to nonpreferred provider claims under a preferred provider benefit plan related to emergency care.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1667 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the designation of certain physicians as preferred providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1670 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1691 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to prompt payment of certain physicians and health care providers by a preferred provider benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1775 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1779 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient and confidential patient records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1862 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice of hospital and emergency medical services liens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1873 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a pilot project to evaluate the use of self-directed mental health services in the integrated Medicaid managed care system.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1874 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the establishment of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1878 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services in a school-based setting, including the reimbursement of providers under the Medicaid program for those services.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1880 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental hygienists, and dentists in this state.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1945 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of direct primary care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2123 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 2149 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses, training about opioid antagonists and drug overdoses, and grants for related programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2172 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to coverage of telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2250 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the delivery of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2270 84-0 (2015)
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
HB 2280 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2340 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2348 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2351 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to conflicts of interest and discrimination policies for an ethics or medical committee review of an advance directive.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
HB 2476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2503 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2585 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to implementation of a rapid response system in certain hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2641 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the exchange of health information in this state; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2656 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2690 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the prevention of overdose deaths by providing a defense for prosecution for certain offenses involving the delivery or possession of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for certain persons who seek medical attention for a suspected opioid overdose, and the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2757 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to prompt payment of physicians and health care providers under contract with certain self-insured health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2809 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: 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
HB 2823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart
Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2897 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2927 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain insurance payment disputes with certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2977 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain municipalities.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3074 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the provision of artificially administered nutrition and hydration and life-sustaining treatment.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3078 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to recommend a uniform pre-nursing curriculum for undergraduate professional nursing programs offered by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3095 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to durable powers of attorney and advance directives.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3102 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of patient liability for payment for certain health care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3126 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to designated emergency infant care providers for certain abandoned children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3146 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a legislative finding that pharmacists are health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3183 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant patient.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3414 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3444 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services by a physician.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3447 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the minimum standards applicable to an abortion facility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3464 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by providers under Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3495 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3527 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the requirement that certain medical facilities and physicians give patients a good faith estimate of the expected payment for facility-based health care services before the services are provided; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3551 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the authorization of health care providers charging a fee for the production of records associated with applications for certain assistance benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3565 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to prohibition of notification forms from health benefit plan issuers intended to intimidate patients; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3651 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of drugs not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the false representation that a substance is a drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration or intended for the prevention or treatment of diseases in humans; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3672 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain licensed clinical social workers under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3727 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the provision of health care payment information and related information for health care services, supplies, and procedures; authorizing enforcement and penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3781 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Improvement Network.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3785 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3804 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3820 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to safe patient handling practices at hospitals and nursing homes; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3860 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to immigration visa waivers for physicians.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3912 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to pronounce death and sign death certificates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the affidavit required to be exempt from jury service due to a physical or mental impairment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3917 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the recoupment of payments on certain provider claims made under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to prior authorization from a health benefit plan issuer to obtain health care services under the health benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3921 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reimbursement for certain emergency eye health care services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3922 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reimbursement for certain eye health care services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to allowing certain providers of eye health care services to enroll as Medicaid providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3966 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy centers; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4000 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid by counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4001 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to providers of certain home and community support services; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 4100 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4110 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3078.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 89 84-0 (2015)
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
HJR 132 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain payment for health care services and prohibiting requiring participation in a mandatory health care system.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HR 3475 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2641.
Reported enrolled
SB 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 29 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 56 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the resident physician expansion grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 59 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 89 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 196 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to controlled substance registration by physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses; imposing penalties; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 295 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tracking career information for graduates of Texas medical schools and persons completing medical residency programs in Texas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 304 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain violations committed by long-term care facilities, including violations that constitute the abuse and neglect of residents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 359 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul
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.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 373 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 378 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 410 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
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
Point of order sustained
SB 466 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the affidavit required to be exempt from jury service due to a physical or mental impairment.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 475 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 477 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of human sexuality and family planning instruction in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 480 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 481 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to consumer information concerning facility-based physicians and notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 501 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 613 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to physician inquiries regarding firearm ownership.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 684 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the relationship of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists with certain managed care plans, including preferred provider plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 687 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received by health care providers for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 730 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the regulation of abortion providers and facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental hygienists, and dentists in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 843 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 847 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a waiting period requirement for coverage under the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 890 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to restricting the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1018 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of direct primary care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1094 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; authorizing a fee; providing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1098 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1127 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1163 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services by a physician.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1231 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1235 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to defining the duties and to the penalties concerning pain management clinics.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1255 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to designated emergency infant care providers for certain abandoned children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1348 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1382 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1387 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain municipalities.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1397 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1402 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain licensed clinical social workers under the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1445 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to regulation of certain segments of the health care system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1462 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1520 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1521 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the determination of expert reports in a health care liability claim for the purposes of certain laws governing those claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1545 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to develop a process for the collection of information necessary to facilitate physician credentialing by Medicaid managed care organizations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1562 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to nonpreferred provider claims under a preferred provider benefit plan related to emergency care.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1587 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1689 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the reimbursement of providers under the Medicaid program for the provision of telemedicine medical services in a school-based setting.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1718 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1733 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1742 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to immigration visa waivers for physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1753 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1754 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to advertising by certain licensed freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1790 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of drugs not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the false representation that a substance is a drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1839 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1843 84-0 (2015)
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
SB 1880 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1885 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of providers for the provision of certain home telemonitoring services under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 61 84-0 (2015)
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 indigent residents of the county.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 15 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 58 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to monies for women's health care services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to participation by political subdivisions in federal healthcare programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 159 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 170 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 287 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information following the completion of a review conducted by an independent review organization.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
HB 361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
HB 395 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the use by certain health care providers of electronically readable information from a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Technology
Left pending in committee
HB 444 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the application, renewal, and period of validity of a registration under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing the increase of a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 495 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 521 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to direct payment by an automobile insurer to emergency medical services providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 522 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to direct payment by a health insurer to physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 576 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tracking career information for graduates of Texas medical schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the health professions resource center; increasing a fee.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 593 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 594 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of marihuana.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 620 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 624 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the payment for services provided by certain types of health care practitioners under contracts between the practitioners and managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 631 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to establishing an advance directive registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 713 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic purpose by physicians and therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 740 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease and other disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the registration of volunteer health practitioners and the services of volunteer health practitioners during disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 755 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a study regarding the effect on birth rates in this state of the restructured system of providing certain women's health care and family planning services in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 772 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 831 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to consent to the administration of certain medications provided to foster children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 868 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to exceptions to mental health information disclosure prohibitions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 979 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 999 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1002 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1032 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of prescription drug benefits.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1046 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the use by certain health care providers of electronically readable information from a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Technology
Referred to Technology
HB 1055 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the delegation and supervision of prescriptive authority by physicians to certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1085 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1137 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists under a Medicaid managed care pharmacy benefit plan.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1145 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health and human services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1150 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for licensed child-care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1161 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an exemption from the licensing requirement for certain persons who measure or fit orthoses under the supervision of certain licensed health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1203 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists and therapeutic optometrists providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1310 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of the cost of certain vaccines for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
HB 1340 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to consent to the immunization of certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1376 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to advertising by certain facilities that provide emergency services; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of the calculation of out-of-network payments by the issuers of preferred provider benefit plans and by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1444 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1455 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to in-hospital and out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders and advance directives; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1464 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | 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
HB 1470 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the practice of telemedicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1471 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to newborn hearing screening.
House: Public Health
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1482 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to license examination attempt limits for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1539 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1604 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for preauthorization of medical care or health care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1647 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to establishing statewide comprehensive standards for provider credentialing and prior authorization processing under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1690 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to measures to prevent or control the entry into or spread in this state of certain communicable diseases; providing a penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1727 83-0 (2013)
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
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1739 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1782 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the requirement that certain health care providers who provide services at a hospital wear photo identification.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1803 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to controlled substance registration by physicians and the regulation of persons engaged in pain management; changing the payment schedule for a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 1851 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1856 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the authority of a mental health facility to require a peace officer to transport a person apprehended for emergency detention to a medical facility to receive a medical evaluation before being transported to the mental health facility.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to withdrawal of certain life-sustaining treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2128 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the designation of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2129 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services programs and services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2159 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to contraception.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2160 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to contraception.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2289 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Windham School District and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2299 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2348 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2359 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to health care compensation under certain health benefit or managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2360 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of health care prices and related information.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2374 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2397 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2427 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the reporting of information regarding certain medical debt of a consumer.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 2454 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, JamesSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to reimbursement of health care services rendered by a health care provider for an inmate of a county jail or another county correctional facility.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2529 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
Filed
HB 2620 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a task force on domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2632 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to reimbursement for certain ambulance services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program and the inclusion of certain ambulance service providers in the health care provider networks of Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2644 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the scope of a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2647 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by providers under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain medical facilities and physicians give patients a good faith estimate of the expected payment for facility-based health care services before the services are provided; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2731 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to decreasing administrative burdens of Medicaid managed care for the state, the managed care organizations, and providers under managed care networks.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2819 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to establishing a demonstration project for preventative health care services, and implementation of related outreach activities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2838 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of the price of certain health care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2843 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to an objection of a defendant physician or health care provider to an expert report filed in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2880 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the rights and duties of hospital patients and certain health care providers; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2925 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain insurance payment disputes with chiropractors.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2938 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2965 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the health care provider networks of certain Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3020 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to disclosure of the price charged by a health care provider for a health care service or supply; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3062 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the failure to report a missing child or the death of a child; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3149 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an extension for the time a person may be detained in custody for a preliminary examination.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3174 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a license to practice medicine recite the Hippocratic oath.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3269 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3270 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to preferred provider and exclusive provider network regulations; providing administrative sanctions and penalties.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3280 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to payments to health care providers when a claim is denied under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3302 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3398 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the inclusion of enteral nutrition therapy providers in Medicaid managed care organizations' provider networks.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3534 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to eliminating the set-aside of a portion of medical school tuition for the physician education loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3692 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the support of certain resident physicians and physician residency programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border and amending Chapter 288 of the Health and Safety Code.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3712 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a provider protection plan that ensures efficiency and reduces administrative burdens on providers participating in a Medicaid managed care model or arrangement.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3722 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to expanding eligibility for benefits under the Medicaid program and transitioning the delivery of benefits under the Medicaid program from delivery through a managed care model or arrangement to delivery through an integrated and coordinated health care delivery system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3730 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to medical assistance reimbursement for certain health care services provided by a chiropractor.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3763 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to consent for the inclusion of a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction in an emergency services district.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 99 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance pay-for-performance contracts for certain programs and services for health programs.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HJR 109 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain payments for health care services and prohibiting requiring participation in a mandatory health care system.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 125 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting adult individuals to choose a health care treatment or modality; empowering the legislature to address scopes of practice for health care providers and physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HR 3013 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
SB 7 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 8 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health and human services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 34 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 35 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the pro re nata administration of psychoactive medication in certain residential health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 40 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 56 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health care services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 57 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term care services and supports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 64 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for licensed child-care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 84 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 97 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 126 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection and care of persons who are elderly or disabled or who are children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 166 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use by certain health care providers of electronically readable information from a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Technology Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 213 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Windham School District and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 253 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to newborn screening for congenital heart defects.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 256 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to tracking career information for graduates of Texas medical schools and persons completing medical residency programs in Texas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 257 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to notice of inaccurate payment or nonpayment of certain claims under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 303 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 316 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to continuing education for pharmacists regarding drug abuse and opioid drugs and an interim study regarding opioid abuse.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 339 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the health professions resource center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 365 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists and therapeutic optometrists providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 380 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the recording of an informal settlement conference to resolve a complaint to the Texas Medical Board against a physician.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to complaints filed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants and the delegation of prescriptive authority by physicians to and the supervision by physicians of certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 413 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to medical care and public health services provided by a health care professional in a licensed freestanding emergency medical care facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 455 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the application and eligibility determination processes for medical assistance and other programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 470 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 492 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 495 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 505 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an exemption from the licensing requirement for certain persons who measure or fit orthoses under the supervision of a physician.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 580 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to license examination attempt limits for physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 644 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of prescription drug benefits.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 675 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to certain advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 682 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to reimbursement for services provided by advanced practice nurses and physician assistants under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to newborn hearing screening.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 800 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of the calculation of out-of-network payments by the issuers of preferred provider benefit plans and by health maintenance organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 822 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 830 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to use of telemedicine in certain trauma facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 874 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 880 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 945 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 1013 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1050 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to charitable immunity of a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1082 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to eligibility requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1106 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists under a Medicaid managed care pharmacy benefit plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 1118 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to specialist physicians under managed care health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1150 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a provider protection plan that ensures efficiency and reduces administrative burdens on providers participating in a Medicaid managed care model or arrangement.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1174 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a task force on domestic violence.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1177 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the development of a statewide ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction system of care plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1193 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1197 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to requirements of exclusive provider and preferred provider benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1216 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of medical care or health care services.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1221 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to use of a Medicaid-based fee schedule for reimbursement of services under a contract between a health care provider and certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1242 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to improving access to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1290 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents and family members of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1347 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1424 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the health care provider networks of certain Medicaid managed care organizations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1435 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to providers' rights to due process under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1446 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of individuals employed by recovery audit contractors to identify underpayments and overpayments under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1495 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of a health care funding district in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1535 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1544 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a peace officer's determination whether medical services are needed for persons apprehended for emergency detention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1617 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to providing loan repayment assistance for physicians providing services to certain patients.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1623 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the creation and operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1646 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the regulation of pain management services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1675 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to establishing a demonstration project for preventative health care services, and implementation of related outreach activities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1744 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to license examination attempt limits for certain physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1755 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to exceptions to mental health information disclosure prohibitions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1805 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the renewal of a controlled substance registration by physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1816 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and funding of that expansion.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1860 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SR 1085 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
HB 87 83-1 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
SB 19 83-1 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Co-author authorized
HB 39 83-2 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 44 83-2 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to contraception.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 24 83-2 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to contraception.
Filed
SB 29 83-2 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
SB 35 83-2 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy centers; providing penalties.
Filed
HB 5 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the Interstate Health Care Compact.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 124 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 144 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
No action taken in committee
HB 203 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 210 82-0 (2011)
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
HB 273 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to creation of a study committee for the Interstate Health Care Compact.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 393 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to physician shortage residency training programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 411 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain newborn and infant screening and follow-up services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 528 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing an administrative violation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 574 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 575 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to patient advocacy activities by nurses and certain other persons; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 614 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to allowing health care providers to provide services across state lines in catastrophic circumstances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 637 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain treatment by a physical therapist.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 653 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain graduate programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 669 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to informing a patient concerning reconstructive breast surgery before performing certain surgical procedures.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 677 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to cognitive-linguistic or neurocognitive assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 680 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 703 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of a health care services provider.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 729 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Ochiltree County Hospital District to employ health care providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 760 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from regulation as health spas for certain governmental hospitals and clinics.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 816 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 823 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 840 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the El Paso County Hospital District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, and other health care providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 915 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to make medical diagnoses and to prescribe and order prescription drugs and devices.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 987 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Relating to a physician residency grant program and other programs to support graduate medical education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1008 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the State of Texas entering into the Interstate Medicaid Reform Compact.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1013 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1108 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a review board to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1264 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to establishing a separate provider type for prosthetic and orthotic providers under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1333 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physicians by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1380 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the graduate medical training requirements for certain foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1393 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1491 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the medical use of marihuana.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1534 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements.
House: Insurance
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1565 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the employment of physicians by hospital districts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1566 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1567 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of certain counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1605 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of telemonitoring in the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1631 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1653 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the health care provider networks of Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1700 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to employment of physicians by certain hospitals.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1716 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.
Relating to regulations on certain complementary and alternative health care services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1719 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of health care interpreters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1720 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to certain facilities and care providers, including providers under the state Medicaid program and to improving health care provider accountability and efficiency under the child health plan and Medicaid programs; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1772 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the regulation of certain benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1809 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the registration of diagnostic imaging equipment, the accreditation of diagnostic imaging facilities, and the regulation of diagnostic imaging providers; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1864 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the coercion of therapeutic optometrists and ophthalmologists by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1872 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to requirements regarding information to be provided to employees covered by workers' compensation health care networks.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1875 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the repeal of certain health programs, task forces, and councils, to the review of certain health programs, councils, centers, and divisions under the Texas Sunset Act, and to the transfer of certain functions to the Department of State Health Services; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1885 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, RickSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Knox County Hospital District to employ physicians and other health care providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1908 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain providers of correctional health care.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1990 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Hardeman County Hospital District to employ physicians and other health care providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2066 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to delegation by a physician of certain cosmetic and dermatological medical treatments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2068 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the health professions resource center.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2079 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the administration by certain nurses and occupational therapists of treatments, medication, or therapy ordered by a health care practitioner.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2110 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2292 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2333 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the practice of telemedicine.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2336 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2351 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the authority of the Bexar County Hospital District to employ physicians.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2392 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to ambulatory surgical centers and to the provision of services at those centers by certain designated physician groups.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2426 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain rights and duties of nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2427 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the rights and duties of hospital patients and certain health care providers; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2430 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the price charged by a health care provider for a health care service or supply; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2441 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to public junior college employee participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2445 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to fostering collaboration among health care systems to provide indigent health care to communities more efficiently.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2452 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to disclosures regarding liability limits and malpractice insurance and related coverage in connection with services provided at health care institutions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2455 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of integrative medicine; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2459 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to health care information submitted to the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2478 82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of nonemergency medical services to Medicaid recipients and reimbursement for those services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2483 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to certain do-not-resuscitate orders and advance directives; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Subcommittee members named
HB 2489 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, Connie
Relating to the discoverability and admissibility of communications of sympathy in certain civil or administrative actions against a health care provider or physician.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2546 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the Texas emergency and trauma care education partnership program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2576 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a disclosure statement on the out-of-pocket costs incurred for health care services and supplies provided to consumers receiving outpatient care at a hospital outpatient clinic.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2765 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the update of discounted telecommunication services provided to educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and health centers.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2787 82-0 (2011)
Author: Landtroop, Jim | et. al.
Relating to emergency services for licensed abortion facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2800 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the liability of a midwife in the practice of midwifery.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2854 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the employment of physicians by certain hospitals associated with nonprofit fraternal organizations.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2908 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing graduate medical education positions for Texas medical school graduates.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2975 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3087 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to payment for services provided by certain physicians and health care providers to individuals covered by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3164 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to contracts between advanced practice registered nurses and health maintenance organizations, preferred provider benefit plans or other insurers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3189 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the establishment of an academic health center by a university system.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3191 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in Medicaid managed care provider networks providing services in the Texas-Mexico border region and other regions of the state.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3230 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy centers; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3249 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to a physician's authority to delegate prescribing acts to physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3265 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the assisted administration of medications for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3277 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to creation of portable insurance plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3299 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to services provided by a health care professional at an assisted living facility.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3322 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to covenants not to compete.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3336 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to information regarding pertussis for parents of newborn children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3408 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3419 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to state fiscal matters related to certain regulatory agencies.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
