HB 25 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to wholesale importation of prescription drugs in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CANADA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION ACT
HB 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 95 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to food labeling by a cottage food production operation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 172 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 176 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 214 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 233 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 235 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Women
HB 411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to changes to an application for an environmental permit before a contested case hearing on the application.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | PERMITS
HB 463 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to medical examinations for certain children entering the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Postponed
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Health--General
HB 472 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the creation of the office of health equity within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE OF | Health--General
HB 512 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 542 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Health--General | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 587 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, JaredSponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the incineration of a United States flag or Texas state flag through the cremation process at the request of any person.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FLAGS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Military & Veterans
HB 590 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to the labeling and sale of Texas honey.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 617 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to provide emergency telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in rural areas.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Rural | TELEMEDICINE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 647 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION ACT | Crime Prevention | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authorization for certain land applications and disposal of dairy waste.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | MILK
HB 733 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to the health literacy advisory committee and health literacy in the state health plan.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | LITERACY | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated birth records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to immunization requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 861 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
HB 872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of ingredients and toxic metals in lipstick and lip gloss.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 873 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety
HB 888 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations on a health care liability claim involving certain gender modification drugs provided to and procedures performed on a minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 970 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | HOMOSEXUALITY | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 990 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the task force on racial diversity in the nursing workforce.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RACIAL DIVERSITY IN NURSING WORKFORCE, TASK FORCE ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the regulation of laboratory developed tests during a federally declared public health emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General
HB 1028 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to engaging in certain prohibited conduct with the intent to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 1078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING | SIGNS
HB 1080 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 1102 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the reimbursement of residents of public housing authorities for certain losses resulting from a disaster.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Housing--Finance
HB 1185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the creation and operation of pediatric long-term care access assurance programs in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| County Government--General | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, roadside food vendors, temporary food service establishments, and food managers.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1250 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to expanding the number of dispensing organization license holders under the Texas Compassionate-Use Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1265 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to sales and use tax exemptions for wound care dressings and certain feminine hygiene products.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health--General | Taxation--Sales | Women
HB 1292 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to access to mobile showers by homeless individuals in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | Health--General | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 1328 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to an optional blood type designation on a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license or learner's permit.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1366 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to criminal background check requirements for judges to access vital records maintained by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1373 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of controlled substance prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1389 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the applicability of certain municipal governmental requirements on an agricultural operation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | City Government--General | Health--General
HB 1469 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to personnel training requirements for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities that advertise an Alzheimer's care unit or memory care unit.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 1510 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | AUTOPSIES | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1562 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin | et. al.
Relating to a border public health initiative developed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1578 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 1642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to inquests a justice of the peace conducts by videoconference in certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1677 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1724 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the submission of personal contact information by certain local government officials to the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local health departments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General
HB 1746 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual medical procedures and treatment on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to liability for the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities renamed as the office for health equity and the duties of that office.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE FOR | Health--General | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
HB 1872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the prohibited sale of certain flavored e-cigarettes; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Tobacco Products
HB 1880 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the applicability of certain laws on the provision of money to organizations that support access to health care services and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--General
HB 1904 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1941 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the purchase and use of and access to information on contraceptives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1952 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 2006 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 2118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to prohibiting the advertising of e-cigarettes in certain locations; imposing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Health--General | Hospitals | Religion | Tobacco Products
HB 2151 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the establishment of a border public health multidisciplinary response team within the office of border public health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | BORDER PUBLIC HEALTH, OFFICE OF | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a plan by the Department of State Health Services to establish and improve tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs for health care professionals serving border communities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2219 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to a study on nurse-to-patient ratios for critical care patients in health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 2255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the regulation and operation of an interactive water feature or fountain.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Environment--Water | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2322 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to information provided to a survivor of sexual assault at a health care facility that is not a SAFE-ready facility.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2424 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to training and certification requirements for inspectors of public swimming pools, including spas, and artificial swimming lagoons.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 2470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against certain first responders based on mental illness.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2478 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to newborn and infant screening tests.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to an individual's genetic data, including the use of that data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes and the individual's property right in DNA; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | DNA | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
HB 2563 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to a study on the disparities in the provision of certain health care services to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2589 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the form of a medical power of attorney.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 2826 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the establishment of a living organ donor education program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2852 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to the control by certain persons of the disposition of a decedent's remains.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General
HB 2853 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to an order issued by the commissioner of state health services to authorize emergency contraceptives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2878 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the operation in certain counties of mobile food service establishments in more than one municipality within the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2945 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to egg grading and the selling of ungraded eggs; requiring an occupational license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Received from the House
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2967 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the prescription of a controlled substance for certain patients and continued treatment of those patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2971 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the delivery of cottage food by mail.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Common Carriers | FOOD | Health--General | MAIL ORDER
HB 3026 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a prescription drug manufacturer or third-party prescription assistance program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3041 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the manner of executing certain anatomical gift records.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 3058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain medical treatment to a pregnant woman by a physician or health care provider.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to requiring the Sunset Advisory Commission to assess the efforts of certain state agencies to reduce disparities in outcomes in the performance of agency functions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 3162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to advance directives, do-not-resuscitate orders, and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of certain patients, including a review of directives and decisions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the designation of fentanyl poisoning for purposes of the death certificate.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| AUTOPSIES | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General
HB 3226 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Purchasing--State
HB 3337 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the provision of menstrual products at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Women
HB 3373 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General
HB 3378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | Women
HB 3382 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin | et. al.
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | BORDER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3434 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HARRIS COUNTY | Health--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 3466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain programs regarding Holocaust Remembrance Week and the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE, & ANTISEMITISM ADVISORY COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOMELESS | Interim Studies | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3468 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a patient's access to health records; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL RECORDS
HB 3513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a grant program for certain nonprofit organizations to distribute diapers to families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DIAPERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General
HB 3515 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment and operation of an interdisciplinary group to review services provided by home and community support services agencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOME HEALTH CARE
HB 3529 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to personal assistive mobility device protections for patients receiving emergency medical services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General
HB 3606 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 3689 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 3721 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a prohibition on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Political Subdivisions
HB 3808 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome advisory council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3810 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain notices provided to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality by public water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3883 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 3895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the office of the medical examiner in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Health--General
HB 3902 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to certain general definitions in the Code Construction Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | Women
HB 3915 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to services provided by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 3956 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense and the expunction of DNA records in certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--General | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Health--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3976 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Women's Health Care Consortium.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Women
HB 3987 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the regulation of boarding home facilities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Housing--General
HB 3988 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Governor | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
HB 4035 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4044 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the creation and optional filing of a record of life for an unborn child and the use of a certificate of stillbirth; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 4134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to publication of national organ transplant waiting list information on the Department of State Health Services' Internet website and donors included in the anatomical gift registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4136 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to publication of national organ transplant waiting list information on the Department of State Health Services' Internet website and donors included in the anatomical gift registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the packaging requirements for certain donated prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
HB 4171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal regulation of automated external defibrillators.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | DEFIBRILLATORS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 4197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | RESEARCH ANIMAL RETIREMENT ACT | Science & Technology
HB 4234 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing an account to create a program to pay off certain outstanding debts attributed to medical expenses; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to halting construction, demolition, or development work after the discovery of human remains, grave, a grave marker for human remains.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Cemeteries | Health--General | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4262 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a ketamine treatment grant program for veterans, active-duty military, and first responders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans
HB 4320 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain chemicals included in hydraulic fracturing treatments.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Health--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 4331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the donors of certain unused prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
HB 4332 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the redistribution of donated prepackaged prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 4341 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to promoting, prescribing, administering, or dispensing prescription drugs for off-label use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 4365 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | Hospitals | Safety
HB 4386 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to certain improvements of the state highway system in certain census tracts.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Highways | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HB 4481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to a directory of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products sold in this state, and regulation of the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty; imposing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Tobacco Products
HB 4521 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to certain health care entities and medical committees, including peer review committees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals
HB 4583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the prescribing of opioids for acute pain.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4648 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the sale of eggs in a reused carton.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Withdrawn from schedule
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 4651 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to compensation for health care services under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Health--General | SHERRY'S LAW
HB 4731 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign a health exception to an immunization requirement for school admission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 4754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for and prohibitions on gender transitioning procedures and treatments provided to certain individuals; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS MILLSTONE ACT
HB 4800 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to prohibited discriminatory practices by pharmaceutical drug manufacturers against patient assistance program applicants.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4804 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to requiring social media platforms to include certain warnings in connection with advertisements for medical procedures or treatments conducted in a foreign country.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Health--General | INTERNET | LAURA AVILA ACT | Tourism
HB 4884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to prohibited discrimination by health care providers based on an individual's age, race, disability, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 4900 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment of a charitable clinic grant program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4901 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products as a finished good or used in the manufacturing or processing of medical or biomedical products.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4990 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative and a governing board and advisory council for the initiative.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 5027 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to prohibited governmental entity implementation or enforcement of a vaccine mandate, mask requirement, or private business or school closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 5031 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | HOMOSEXUALITY | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
HB 5058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a dental director for the oral health improvement services program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 5161 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the applicability of certain municipal and county regulations affecting agricultural operations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--General
HB 5166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the development of a language access plan to increase access to assistance under health and human services programs by certain individuals.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General
HB 5212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the designation of certain morgues as the Joseph R. Biden Morgue.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General
HB 5248 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to provide recommendations for the repatriation and disposition of Indigenous objects held by state institutions and agencies.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| ARCHEOLOGY & ARCHEOLOGISTS | Health--General | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 5259 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to death records maintained and provided by the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Elections--Administration | Health--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HJR 114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of an individual to refuse a vaccination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 184 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain tangible personal property held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products as a finished good or used in the manufacturing or processing of medical or biomedical products.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HR 435 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand their comprehensive cardiovascular screening programs.
House: Public Health
Reported enrolled
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 29 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to prohibited governmental entity implementation or enforcement of a vaccine mandate, mask requirement, or private business or school closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 76 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the health literacy advisory committee and health literacy in the state health plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | LITERACY | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
SB 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | HOMOSEXUALITY | Minors--Crimes Against | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
SB 82 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | HOMOSEXUALITY | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | HOMOSEXUALITY | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 160 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the furnishing by pharmacists and dispensing by physicians of certain medications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
SB 180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities renamed as the office for health equity and the duties of that office.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE FOR | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 186 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited discharge of a patient to certain unlicensed or unpermitted group-centered facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes
SB 189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense concerning the failure of certain persons to report mistreatment of residents of group homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to employment verification of certain health facility applicants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the offense of genital mutilation.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 251 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a pilot project to provide emergency telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in rural areas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Health--General | Health--Rural | TELEMEDICINE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
SB 290 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to collection and analysis of certain health information by the Texas Health Services Authority.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
SB 297 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to hospital patients' rights and hospital policies and procedures; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
SB 298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children and civil liability for failure to obtain the consent.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 301 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prescribing, administering, or dispensing ivermectin or hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited immunization status discrimination and vaccine mandates; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 306 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right to choose medical treatments and certain control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 307 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws for federally declared public health emergencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Health--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 314 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to required labeling of certain products that contain or are derived from aborted human fetal tissue.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 328 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of a prohibition on cottage food production operations selling foods at wholesale.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | Health--General | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 329 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to food labeling by a cottage food production operation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 379 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain family care items.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| DIAPERS | Health--General | Taxation--Sales | Women
SB 384 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the sale, design, and manufacture of clear aligners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 401 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to prices charged by a medical staffing services agency during certain designated public health disaster periods; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
SB 403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a study on the adverse reactions and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 426 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to patient access to prescription drugs for off-label use for COVID-19 treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RIGHT TO TREAT ACT
SB 481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to egg grading.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 492 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the sale of eggs in a reused carton.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 497 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
SB 525 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to personal assistive mobility device protections for patients receiving emergency medical services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General
SB 545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to death records maintained and provided by the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services.
House: Elections Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Elections--Administration | Health--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 577 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, roadside food vendors, temporary food service establishments, and food managers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 587 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a limitation on commercial kitchen and food permit requirements for food fundraisers held by a religious institution or nonprofit organization.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Health--General | Religion
SB 589 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
SB 609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a voluntary home nursing visitation program for newborns.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 641 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 664 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
SB 691 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to an animal share exemption for certain meat and meat food products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 707 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | Hospitals | Safety
SB 746 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation and operation of pediatric long-term care access assurance programs in certain counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| County Government--General | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice within the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, OFFICE OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 829 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | SIGNS
SB 831 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authorization for certain land applications and disposal of dairy waste.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | MILK
SB 941 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING | SIGNS
SB 1025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to immunization requirements and documentation, including adverse event tracking following the administration of vaccines and booster doses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1082 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the definition and use of the terms "male" and "female" for purposes of certain government documents.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General
SB 1154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment by regional education service centers of regional school district health coverage advisory committees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1156 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the operation of a hospital at home program by certain hospitals; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE | Hospitals | MEDICAID | MEDICARE
SB 1193 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an on-site physician and disclosure of physician information at a freestanding emergency medical care facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1240 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to requiring the Sunset Advisory Commission to assess the efforts of certain state agencies to reduce disparities in outcomes in the performance of agency functions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 1247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the delivery of cottage food by mail.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Common Carriers | FOOD | Health--General | MAIL ORDER
SB 1249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the establishment of a living organ donor education program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1304 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to county and municipal regulation of automated external defibrillators.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | County Government--General | DEFIBRILLATORS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--General | Safety
SB 1314 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
SB 1341 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the application review process for certain delayed birth certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Aging | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to certain health care entities and medical committees, including peer review committees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals
SB 1450 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to certain improvements of the state highway system in certain census tracts.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Health--General | Highways | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SB 1544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of an individual's genetic data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
SB 1584 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to certain autologous and direct blood donations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SB 1641 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the administration of a grant program for the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1667 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to newborn screening.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1697 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to an annual report regarding certain newborn screening tests.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEALTHCARE EXPANDED AND ACCESSED LOCALLY FOR TEXANS (HEAL TEXANS) ACT | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 1724 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to advance directives and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients, including a review of those directives and decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1855 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a location restriction exemption and requirements for funeral establishments to operate a columbarium.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1885 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome advisory council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1952 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients, including a review of those directives and decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1966 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to a grant program for school-based health care initiatives established to serve certain underserved students.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1974 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Governor | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SB 2023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2039 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to health care practitioner authority regarding certain do-not-resuscitate orders, including the use of electronic copies and photographs of out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 2040 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | AUTOPSIES | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 2054 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a directory of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products sold in this state, and regulation of the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty; imposing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Tobacco Products
SB 2064 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the dissemination of patient information through a telemedicine, telehealth, or teledentistry service.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Protection of Personal Information | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Dean, Jay
Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of prescription drugs, including controlled substance prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 2186 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the manner of executing certain anatomical gift records.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SB 2237 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
SB 2289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of equipment or inventory held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products to protect the Texas healthcare network and strengthen our medical supply chain.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Health--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of the intellectual disabilities and complex medical needs community support pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
SB 2372 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to recommendations by local school health advisory councils regarding opioid addiction and abuse education in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
SB 2381 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the development of a webpage and mobile application for the provision of pregnancy-related resources and information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 2402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation, management, and administration of the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2417 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a study on the effects of providing child life specialist services to certain individuals who receive supportive palliative care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PALLIATIVE CARE INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2465 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 2517 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the regulation of human body acquisition services and authorized recipients.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SB 2632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to required labeling of food containing mRNA vaccine material.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SJR 66 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of individuals to refuse medical treatments and to access public accommodations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 84 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of an individual to refuse a vaccination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 87 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation equipment or inventory held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products to protect the Texas healthcare network and strengthen our medical supply chain.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Health--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 11 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 12 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail.
Filed
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HARRIS COUNTY | Health--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 20 88-1 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
SB 8 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Intergovernmental Relations | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | Safety | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 15 88-2 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 27 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail.
Filed
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HARRIS COUNTY | Health--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Safety
HB 28 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 16 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 65 88-3 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 77 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 91 88-3 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 158 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a prohibition on the sale, production, or distribution of lab-grown meat; authorizing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 162 88-3 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of the owner or operator of a residential child detention facility.
Filed
| Aliens | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--General | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 182 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to certain general definitions in the Code Construction Act.
Filed
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | Women
SB 13 88-3 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
SB 41 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 81 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 53 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating gas appliance, vehicle, and tool usage within the State of Texas.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--Air | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 68 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 97 88-4 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to certain duties of the owner or operator of a residential child detention facility.
Filed
| Aliens | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--General | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SJR 6 88-4 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.
Filed
| Health--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | TEXAS CARES | TEXAS CARES ACT
HB 74 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to manufacturer disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety
HB 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to manufacturer disclosure of lipstick and lip gloss ingredients and toxic metals.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 102 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Health--General | RESEARCH ANIMAL RETIREMENT ACT
HB 128 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to development corporation projects for the provision of health care and mental health care to the public.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Taxation--Sales
HB 143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate state and local regulation of group homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to renaming the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities to the office of health equity and to the duties of that office.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE OF | Health--General
HB 261 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the labeling of beef, pork, beef products, and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to an action plan to expand telemedicine medical services and telehealth services and increase access to critical medical care and health care services in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | TELEMEDICINE
HB 297 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to inservice training on prevention of abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct provided by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Open Meetings | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 326 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Safety
HB 338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 413 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 472 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to services provided by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAID
HB 511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment with a small business.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAID
HB 512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for employees of small businesses.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAID
HB 578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the health literacy advisory committee and health literacy in the state health plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of comprehensive health care benefits coverage through a publicly funded program to be known as the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING
HB 723 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to notice of a modification to the medical certification information on certain death certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General
HB 726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual medical procedures and treatment on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 727 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 741 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to voter approval of a county or municipal budget that reduces by a certain percentage the amount allocated to provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Elections--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 745 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of telehealth programs by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEMEDICINE
HB 780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a bone marrow donor recruitment program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 784 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | HIDALGO COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 801 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a certification program for assistance animals; authorizing fees; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 860 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to changes to an application for an environmental permit before a contested case hearing on the application.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | PERMITS
HB 874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record to a homeless individual.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | HOMELESS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 881 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 891 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to birth records of homeless individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | HOMELESS
HB 936 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET
HB 1011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to expedited death certificates for religious purposes in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Religion
HB 1037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | SEX EDUCATION
HB 1097 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
HB 1134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HOMELESS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1307 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the care of pregnant women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SEXUAL ABUSE | SHERIFFS | Women
HB 1308 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on best practice standards for the confinement of pregnant prisoners in county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Health--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Women
HB 1343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to regulation of health care cost-sharing organizations.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1386 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 1404 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1453 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | Health--General | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 1565 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs and non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ANATOMICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, STATE | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION ACT | Crime Prevention | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1584 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of an providers right to redispense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 1586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain direct sales of food to consumers and a limitation on the fee amount for certain permits.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General
HB 1681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the construction of certain assisted living facilities located within a floodplain in certain counties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | FLOODS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 1785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit in certain counties and municipalities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 1829 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to properly recorded diacritical marks in vital statistics records, driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to increase public transparency of health care data and improve quality of health care in this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 1909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the protection of pregnancy resource centers as essential businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 1941 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the use of certain devices to train or control the behavior of an elephant; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to voter education for residents of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Health--General | Nursing Homes | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Women
HB 1967 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a database of information about women with uterine fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 1989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2002 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against certain first responders based on mental illness.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated birth records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 2028 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to egg grading.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2056 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2159 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Health--General | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2205 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to applicability of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to certain pools, spas, and other swimming areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 2213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the slaughter and processing of exotic animals for donation to a nonprofit food bank.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Animals | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to private spaces in certain buildings for diaper changing stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DIAPERS | Health--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the misbranding of certain food.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2277 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to marketing and labeling requirements for certain food products, including imitation meat food products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a designated essential caregiver for residents of certain long-term care facilities during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 2370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to procedures for certain permit applications submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | INTERNET | PERMITS
HB 2397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 2439 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a temporary guardian to receive certain social security benefits.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| GUARDIANS & WARDS | Health--General | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | SOCIAL SECURITY
HB 2538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TASK FORCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
HB 2541 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of powered medical equipment.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals
HB 2609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | RESPECTING TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2021
HB 2616 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a voluntary labeling program for meat and poultry products originating in this state.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 2635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Women
HB 2676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the creation and optional filing of a record of life for an unborn child and the use of a certificate of stillbirth; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the making of an anatomical gift.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 2760 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the right to choose and refuse medical treatment and control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to restrictions on the admission of and care provided to individuals by certain nursing facilities during a public health emergency.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COVID-19 | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the reimbursement of residents of public housing authorities for certain losses resulting from a disaster.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Housing--Finance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2792 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to provide emergency telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in rural areas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Rural | RURAL HEALTH CARE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | TELEMEDICINE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 2943 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to revocation of do-not-resuscitate orders for patients admitted to a health care facility or hospital.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PHYSICIANS
HB 2968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | TEXAS CARES ACT
HB 3028 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to vaccination requirements for health benefit plans or insurance policies provided to business entities.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to meetings of school districts' local school health advisory councils.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Open Meetings
HB 3146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a study and report by the Health and Human Services Commission on the continuity of home health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOME HEALTH CARE
HB 3232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the designation of public health regions and collaboration between a regional director and a regional council of governments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3266 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to personal contact information submitted by certain local officials to the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local health departments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--General
HB 3268 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 3387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authorization for certain land applications and disposal of dairy waste.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | MILK | Water--General
HB 3453 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to access to certain litigation, law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Health--General | Open Records
HB 3552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 3579 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the university advisory committee of and procedure for making awards by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
HB 3677 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of Medicaid and private health benefits for Medicaid recipients with complex medical needs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 3701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to publication of national organ transplant waiting list information on the Department of State Health Services' Internet website and donors included in the anatomical gift registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | INTERNET | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to training materials for contact tracers and case investigators for public health disasters and other public health emergencies.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a task force on racial diversity in the nursing workforce.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RACIAL DIVERSITY IN NURSING WORKFORCE, TASK FORCE ON
HB 3739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to outreach campaigns conducted by the Department of State Health Services during certain public health disasters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to expanding access to women's health care services and family planning services by removing restrictions on the participation of certain health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | FREE CHOICE OF PROVIDER ACT | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Women
HB 3835 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the establishment of regional assisted outpatient treatment programs to provide court-ordered outpatient mental health services in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to home and community support services licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to public health improvement and pollution reduction through recycling incentives; assessing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CLEAN AND HEALTHY ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Recycling | Health--General | INTERNET
HB 4045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the cost, payment, and collection of health care expenses.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT REPORTS | DEBT | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 4061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Safety
HB 4139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the Office for Health Equity.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE OF | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 4180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the identification required for voting of a voter with a recent name change.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Health--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 4216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to Medicaid managed care accreditation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the COVID-19 Consumer and Investor Fraud Task Force.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | COVID-19 CONSUMER & INVESTOR FRAUD TASK FORCE | FRAUD | Health--General | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HB 4233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in certain bars, restaurants, and places of employment; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | RESTAURANTS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 4272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| COVID-19 | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4295 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authorized release and confidentiality of an autopsy report.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| AUTOPSIES | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 4311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing an assistance program to provide certain health care services to certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to access to mobile showers by homeless individuals in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | Health--General | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 4406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4506 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the regulation of certain hazardous substances used in firefighting products; providing civil penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the animals classified as dangerous wild animals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Health--General | Safety
HB 4552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to pregnancy resource center reporting requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HJR 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver who is provided meaningful access to the resident during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a report by a school authority of a communicable disease during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the health literacy advisory committee and health literacy in the state health plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
SB 129 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
SB 138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 169 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to automated external defibrillators.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTINUING EDUCATION | DEFIBRILLATORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Health--General
SB 210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the making of an anatomical gift.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Notaries | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SB 217 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 276 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice of an infectious disease occurring in an animal shelter and the quarantine of certain infectious animals at the shelter.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Animals | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING
SB 336 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to egg grading.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 428 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
SB 429 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Safety
SB 437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the establishment of a personal protective equipment reserve advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lopez, Ray
Relating to reports on deaths from reportable and other communicable diseases to county health authorities and health departments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS
SB 468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to establishment of county adult sexual assault response teams.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 488 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 500 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit and to a study regarding the regulation of group homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to regulation of certain group homes and other residential facilities for children, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes
SB 502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of failing to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in boarding home facilities by certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 504 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to authority of certain county fire marshals to inspect group homes; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL | Health--General | Nursing Homes
SB 505 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited discharge of a patient to certain unlicensed or unpermitted group-centered facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals
SB 617 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain direct sales of food to consumers and a limitation on the fee amount for certain permits.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General
SB 636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission and to the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ANATOMICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, STATE | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the foreclosure of property owners' association assessment liens on certain boarding home facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FORECLOSURES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
SB 798 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the issuance of a birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to victims and the children of victims of family or dating violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Family Violence | Health--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the care of pregnant women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SEXUAL ABUSE | SHERIFFS | Women
SB 807 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain inspections of county jails by the Commission on Jail Standards.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Health--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Women
SB 821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products and related public health and safety protections; providing civil penalties; providing rulemaking authority.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Consumer Protection | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
SB 864 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to notice of a modification to the medical certification information on a death certificate.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General
SB 867 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to an animal share exemption for certain meat and meat food products.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Animals | FOOD | Health--General
SB 870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | Health--General | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding the occurrence of communicable diseases in residential facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
SB 966 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to legislative oversight during a public health disaster or public health emergency, including the establishment of a legislative public health oversight board.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEALTH OVERSIGHT BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 967 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the expiration and extension of certain public health orders issued by a health authority.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Health--General
SB 968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | INTERNET | OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions related to health and human services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | OBESITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1050 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1086 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a database of information about women with uterine fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 1121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated birth records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
SB 1135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to store publicly accessible information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 1139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by certain persons; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--General
SB 1145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Minors--General
SB 1149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 1195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the right of certain hospital patients to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals
SB 1310 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1313 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right to choose and refuse medical treatment and control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the office of forensic services within the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC TESTING | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1353 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the content of certain immunization records and of certain biennial legislative reports on immunizations issued by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 1381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Ethics | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the authority to limit or prohibit medical procedures during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--General
SB 1442 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to regulation of health care sharing ministries; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
SB 1459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating a voter unable to enter a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Health--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to certain Department of State Health Services procurements for communicable disease data collection and investigations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDITOR, STATE | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation and optional filing of a record of life for an unborn child and the use of a certificate of stillbirth; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to powers and duties of governmental entities during a public health disaster; providing civil penalties.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General
SB 1616 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to powers and duties of governmental entities during a public health disaster; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 1669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited discrimination regarding vaccination status and mandates for receiving or participating in the administration of vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | LONG-TERM CARE | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1684 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the cost, payment, and collection of health care expenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CREDIT REPORTS | DEBT | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to expanding access to women's health care services and family planning services by removing restrictions on the participation of certain health care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Legislature | Women
SB 1751 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aging | Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Open Meetings | Open Records | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | PROMOTORAS | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL | Women
SB 1752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant, or physician, regarding death certificates and certain do-not-resuscitate orders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1773 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to renaming the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities to the office of health equity and to the duties of that office.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE OF | Health--General
SB 1780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the protection of public health in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1820 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the promotion of off-label uses of certain drugs, biological products, and devices.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1845 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | DEBT | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 1846 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the registration and regulation of health clubs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES | HEALTH CLUB ACT | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1847 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for certain individuals for inclusion in the nurse aide registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1871 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to penalties for violating certain county and municipal regulations regarding the operation of a boarding home facility; imposing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--General | PERMITS
SB 1877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
SB 1895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a Texas Medical Board complaint for a violation described by Section 22.011(b)(12), Penal Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HARASSMENT | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1934 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 2073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the regulation of certain hazardous substances used in firefighting products; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 134 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
Filed
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Health--General | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 183 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking migrants.
Filed
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Child Protection | Health--General | Human Services--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Labor--General | TASK FORCE ON ASYLUM-SEEKING MIGRANTS
HB 206 87-1 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to provide emergency telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in rural areas.
Filed
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Rural | RURAL | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | TELEMEDICINE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 211 87-1 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine passports; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 214 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
Filed
| BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HB 217 87-1 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
Filed
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Minors--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 64 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protecting the bodily autonomy of individuals with respect to exemptions from required immunizations or vaccinations in the workplace.
Filed
| DISCRIMINATION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
SB 74 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 71 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 78 87-2 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to provide emergency telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in rural areas.
Filed
| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Rural | TELEMEDICINE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 125 87-2 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine passports; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 128 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to government authority to require a person to wear a mask or personal protective equipment during a disaster.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--General | Safety
HB 199 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
Filed
| BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | Health--General | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 242 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 85 87-2 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the implementation by public schools of certain COVID-19 public health orders issued by a health authority.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 76 87-3 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to provide emergency telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in rural areas.
Filed
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Rural | RURAL HEALTH CARE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | TELEMEDICINE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 86 87-3 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine passports; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 96 87-3 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Filed
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 168 87-3 (2021)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to informed consent before the provision of certain medical treatments involving COVID-19 vaccination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 170 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to protecting the medical freedom and bodily autonomy of employees with respect to immunization or vaccination status.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations
SB 29 87-3 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
Co-author authorized
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Minors--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 36 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the use of state money to enforce federal vaccine or treatment mandates and on required COVID-19 vaccinations.
Co-author authorized
| COVID-19 | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the transfer of unused long-acting reversible contraceptive products under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
HB 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibited acts regarding abortion for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 91 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General
HB 146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the local regulation of the sale of lemonade or other beverages by children.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Minors--General
HB 243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | Women
HB 248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 252 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 321 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the registration and regulation of health clubs.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES | HEALTH CLUB ACT | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 331 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Open Meetings | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 406 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to organ donor registration information when applying for a hunting or fishing license on the Internet.
House: Public Health Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 410 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume and other livestock processing establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 456 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the enforcement of regulations governing cemetery organizations, cemetery corporations, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MILK | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 522 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | PERMITS
HB 543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the applicability to certain draft grant applications of the exception from disclosure under the public information law for agency memoranda.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 606 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to certain registrations for the anatomical gift registry.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 644 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 650 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Women
HB 697 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to required prescription drug cost and rebate reporting; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to certain protected practices of pharmacists and pharmacies regarding amounts charged for prescription drugs.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 703 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of birth records.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VENDING MACHINES
HB 749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 751 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the office of first responder support within the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas; requiring occupational certification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Law Enforcement | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 773 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 805 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 823 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an expedited on-site health inspection process for assisted living facility license applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 978 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | SEX EDUCATION
HB 992 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Women
HB 1006 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to changes to an application for an environmental permit before a contested case hearing on the application.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | PERMITS
HB 1071 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 1082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the form of certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET
HB 1112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the removal of signs indicating that a freestanding emergency medical care facility is operational.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SIGNS
HB 1137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to an annual report prepared by the Health Professions Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | Health--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Safety
HB 1196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to changing statutory references to marihuana to cannabis.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | MARIHUANA
HB 1278 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to services provided by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 1284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to egg grading.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 1291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1293 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to recommendations by local school health advisory councils regarding opioid addiction and abuse education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to prescription drug cost increases; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | HIDALGO COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a grant program to support the participation by certain health care providers in TexasAIM.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Rural | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 1501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT COMMISSION | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1549 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Environment--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Health--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1579 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the definition of first responder for immunization purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Military & Veterans
HB 1589 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to certain pregnant women regarding their eligibility for coverage under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MEDICAID | Women
HB 1641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information to certain women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 1651 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the care of pregnant women confined in county jail.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Health--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | RESTRAINTS | Women
HB 1684 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the posting of a boiler's certificate of operation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BOILERS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services, telehealth services, and interprofessional Internet consultations in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to price transparency for certain prescription drugs; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to requirements for and municipal regulation of dogs in an outdoor dining area of a food service establishment.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
HB 1827 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 1879 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Women
HB 1901 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the disclosure of certain mental health records of deceased state hospital patients.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health--General | MEDICAL RECORDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
HB 1915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1980 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Health--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain direct sales of food to consumers and a limitation on the fee amount for certain permits.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS
HB 2028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information to certain women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 2029 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Women
HB 2032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the health literacy advisory committee and health literacy in the state health plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 2041 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADVERTISING | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PALLIATIVE CARE INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COUNCIL
HB 2059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to required human trafficking prevention training as a condition of registration permit or license renewal for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to general procedures and requirements for a nonopioid directive.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2086 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to a controlled substance disposal program for pharmacies and certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Courts--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to information provided by a local health jurisdiction on food regulation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General
HB 2108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Health and Human Services Commission and long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes
HB 2228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the inspection of certain boilers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| BOILERS | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Safety
HB 2247 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the execution of a record making an anatomical gift.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | Notaries | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 2248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Notaries | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
HB 2271 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to advertise Choose Life account grants.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--General | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2273 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 2306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a study regarding the public health considerations of transportation planning.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to requirements in a suit for the removal of human remains from a cemetery.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Cemeteries | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--General
HB 2462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, AlexSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate litter and mosquito control.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BORDER | County Government--General | Health--General | LITTER
HB 2582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to required notice of the cost and health benefit plan coverage of newborn screening tests.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | DEBT | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an anatomical gift on behalf of a resident in a state supported living center.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 2742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the content of the Healthy Texas Women program provider list.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 2745 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to manufacturer disclosure of lipstick and lip gloss ingredients and toxic metals.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 2746 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to manufacturer disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety
HB 2755 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain county and public health district fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--General
HB 2761 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the labeling of beef and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2858 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to adoption of a uniform swimming pool and spa code for use in municipalities in this state.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--General | HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES | Health--General | Safety
HB 2892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE ACT
HB 2969 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against a first responder based on mental illness.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2988 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a prohibition on the sale of prophylactics containing nitrosamines.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CONDOMS | Health--General
HB 3017 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the requirements for conducting a pelvic examination; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Women
HB 3079 86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of home and community support services agencies providing inpatient hospice services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | ELDER ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE
HB 3083 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume poultry processing establishments.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--General
HB 3116 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on best practice standards for the detention of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | INTERNET | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reminders to public drinking water supply systems regarding reporting requirements.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | RESPECTING TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2019
HB 3236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the establishment of the home-delivered meal pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3304 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the sunset review of the Texas Health Services Authority and the repeal of certain provisions affecting the electronic exchange of health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
HB 3332 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to revocation of do-not-resuscitate orders for patients admitted to a health care facility or hospital.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to a survey for women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 3369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
HB 3458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 3482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the early diagnosis and treatment of placental disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 3518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the authority of a county to require a permit for certain food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS | Safety
HB 3551 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to certain notice requirements regarding fluoridation of a water supply system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain public health data maintained by the Department of State Health Services and shared with certain local health entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3705 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3707 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to value-based arrangements for prescription drugs in Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3716 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the establishment of the office of medical examiner in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to conflicts of interest and discrimination policies for an ethics or medical committee review of an advance directive.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Ethics | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 3769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of the coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 3799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the publication of information regarding the national organ transplant waiting list on the Department of State Health Services' Internet website and certain registrations for the anatomical gift registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to development of the form for the annual immunization status report by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to dissemination of bacterial meningitis information by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3958 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to demonstration projects to coordinate eligibility renewal and eligibility recertification for certain children in the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4036 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to billing requirements for certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals
HB 4121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Council and the state plan for diabetes and obesity treatment and education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DIABETES | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | OBESITY
HB 4127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICARE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate state and local regulation of group homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 4256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 4297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 4358 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in residential rental units.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CARBON MONOXIDE & WATER DETECTORS | Health--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Safety | SMOKE DETECTORS
HB 4365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study on the impact of psychotropic medications.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
HB 4369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to labeling and information requirements for a cottage food product sold through the Internet or by mail order.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 4407 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibited state contracts with vendors that perform elective abortions, destructive embryonic stem cell research, or human cloning or that conduct research on human fetal tissue.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | REGISTERED NURSES
HCR 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to enact legislation establishing a single-payer health care system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 90 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Urging Congress to allow health savings accounts to be used for direct primary care.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
SB 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of regulations governing cemetery organizations, cemetery corporations, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a statewide telehealth center for sexual assault forensic medical examination.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC TESTING | Health--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT | TELEMEDICINE
SB 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MILK | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 121 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
SB 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | SEX EDUCATION
SB 154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
SB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
SB 258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to anatomical gifts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | Notaries | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SB 259 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Notaries | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
SB 310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
SB 327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
SB 425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to designating June 13 as Blue Tie Day.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| BLUE TIE DAY | Health--General | Holidays
SB 435 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to recommendations by local school health advisory councils regarding opioid addiction and abuse education in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to requirements for and municipal regulation of dogs in an outdoor dining area of a food service establishment.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
SB 516 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to registration as an organ donor and a voluntary contribution to the organ donor registry when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 638 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Environment--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Health--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 750 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care and the quality of services provided to women in this state under certain health care programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
SB 758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the inspection of certain boilers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BOILERS | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Safety
SB 789 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 824 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the local regulation of the sale of lemonade or other beverages by children.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Minors--General
SB 835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a study on freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PALLIATIVE CARE INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COUNCIL
SB 931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Health--General | MILK
SB 932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain direct sales of food to consumers and a limitation on the fee amount for certain permits.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS
SB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1011 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the registration and regulation of health clubs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES | HEALTH CLUB ACT | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the locations at which a cottage food production operation may sell products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Health--General
SB 1030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the duty of a water supply system to provide certain information to consumers regarding fluoride in drinking water.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Health--General | Water--General
SB 1056 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
SB 1059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the deposit of certain money to the disaster contingency fund for the purpose of paying costs associated with Hurricane Harvey.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE ACT
SB 1111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the Children's Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL | EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to public health laboratory capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | CAMERON COUNTY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIDALGO COUNTY | MAVERICK COUNTY | STARR COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VAL VERDE COUNTY | WEBB COUNTY | WILLACY COUNTY | ZAPATA COUNTY
SB 1122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | PERMITS
SB 1259 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain programs to prevent vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in border counties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER | Environment--Solid Waste | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1313 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume poultry processing establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Agriculture | Animals | Health--General
SB 1383 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman for state supported living centers to oversee community-based services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN FOR STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTERS & COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Agriculture
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General
SB 1548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health care data collection requirements and a feasibility study on the use of the data to create a database of amounts billed for certain health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to certain rural medical facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees and taxes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Rural | Hospitals | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the posting of a boiler's certificate of operation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BOILERS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1636 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to an annual report prepared by the Health Professions Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | Health--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the health literacy advisory committee and health literacy in the state health plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
SB 1780 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to value-based arrangements in the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1786 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the form of certain advance directives.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET
SB 1789 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children and adults in a residential or inpatient hospice facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | ELDER ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE
SB 1805 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to egg grading.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 1944 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the permanent health fund for higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--General
SB 2035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2081 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a health care facility's policies regarding advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | RESPECTING TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2019
SB 2110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2129 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Ethics | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
SB 2132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information to certain women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
SB 2150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and the confidentiality of that information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| Health--General | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 2151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Council and the state plan for diabetes and obesity treatment and education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the sunset review of the Texas Health Services Authority and the repeal of certain provisions affecting the electronic exchange of health information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
SB 2367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a controlled substance disposal program for pharmacies and certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MILK
HB 120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to non-medical exemptions from immunization requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 226 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to education programs regarding AIDS and HIV infection.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Health--AIDS | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SEX EDUCATION
HB 227 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to donation of HIV-infected organs, eyes, and tissue to individuals infected with HIV.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--AIDS | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 239 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 280 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a grant program for reducing workplace violence against nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 283 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 284 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to authorization for certain health care facilities to secure residents with wheelchair self-release seat belts.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | Safety | SEAT BELTS
HB 292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 307 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and enrollees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 439 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant patient.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 492 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a waiver for certain programs from youth camp licensing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | YOUTH CAMPS
HB 547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | SEX EDUCATION
HB 619 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 629 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to leave for certain veterans obtaining medical and mental health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VENDING MACHINES
HB 661 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 746 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 785 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of embryo donation information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health Care Providers | Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to emergency medical air transportation funding.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the Transgender Healthcare Advisory Committee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 994 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Notaries | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
HB 995 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the form and revocation of medical powers of attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--Marriage Relationship | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 1029 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1049 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited acts regarding abortion for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the applicability to certain draft grant applications of the exception from disclosure under the public information law for agency memoranda.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1227 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to adopt or enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--General | SMOKING | Tobacco Products
HB 1285 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1348 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to adopt or enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--General | SMOKING | Tobacco Products
HB 1399 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sanitation and safety requirements for certain artificial bodies of water maintained for public recreational purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 1598 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING
HB 1794 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of the Work Group on Mental Health Access for First Responders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1823 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to properly recorded diacritical marks in vital statistics records, driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 1926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of food production and sales operations by a home food processor; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee and an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1938 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to certain registrations for the anatomical gift registry.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to durable powers of attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2025 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain long-term care facilities, including facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LONG-TERM CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 2063 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to general procedures and requirements for do-not-resuscitate orders.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 2116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to informal dispute resolutions for violations of health and safety standards at certain long-term care facilities; authorizing the imposition of costs.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes
HB 2249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on Medicaid managed care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2383 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by the Health and Human Services Commission or a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUDITOR, STATE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the donation of a brain on a decedent's death.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 2419 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott
Relating to an exemption for current and former members of the armed services from the requirement that an incoming student at a public or private or independent institution of higher education show proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IMMUNIZATIONS | Military & Veterans
HB 2428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to certified food managers in food establishments in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Health--General
HB 2444 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications and receive compensation for certain services and procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2446 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to a report on the consolidation of the health and human services system, including advisory committees within the system, and the re-creation of the Texas system of care framework.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2490 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Health--General
HB 2520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain nursing facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 2845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 2860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2874 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to providing information regarding immunization requirements for admission to public elementary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2878 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | TEXAS HEALTH CARE RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE ACT
HB 2898 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Health--General | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2999 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3099 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to health care information provided by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to medical gas and vacuum piping systems testing in certain health facilities and voluntary tester registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 3120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | SMOKING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 3122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to notice for patients of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to certain notice requirements regarding fluoridation of a water supply system.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3227 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 3236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the costs associated with the provision of certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation and inspection of boilers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BOILERS | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 3420 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the designation of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center as a forensic state supported living center.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3457 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide services to certain persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3469 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the licensing and registration of certain assisted living facilities and group home facilities; authorizing the imposition of a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3493 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| CHILD ABUSE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3544 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to prohibited state contracts with vendors that perform elective abortions, destructive embryonic stem cell research, or human cloning or that conduct research on human fetal tissue.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3549 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain cleaning services performed for a health care facility.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Taxation--Sales
HB 3682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al.
Relating to requiring the statewide health coordinating council and state health plan to examine and report on the impact of low health literacy on consumers and the health care system.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 3684 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 3696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to birth record information included in certain health care data collection.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICAL RECORDS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3721 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to access to and participation in cancer clinical trials.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| CANCER | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3732 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3771 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the definition of abortion.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| Abortion | Health--General
HB 3851 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3857 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate or out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate order.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 3873 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the removal of certain persons from the employee misconduct registry.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Consumer Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 3888 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of a restrictive covenant on property used as an assisted living facility.
House: Business & Industry
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 3889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to a study on public drinking water infrastructure by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | Safety | Water--General
HB 3934 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to training and continuing education requirements for certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 3968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to penalties assessed against certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aging | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
HB 4061 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation of a task force on intentional violent deaths.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to rules for hospital sanitation standards and a limitation on certain Department of State Health Services rules.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by the Health and Human Services Commission or a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUDITOR, STATE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4074 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to an audit of funds received by certain entities under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund health or public safety programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health--General | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4090 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS PATIENT AUTONOMY RESTORATION ACT OF 2017
HB 4101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the establishment of a home and community support services improvement pilot program under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to development of the form for the annual immunization status report by public schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4151 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to dissemination of bacterial meningitis information by school districts.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4206 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to elimination of the requirement that a school district establish a local school health advisory council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
HB 4214 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to Medicaid funding in this state, including the federal government's participation in that funding.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant patient.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the regulation of men's health and safety; creating a civil penalty for unregulated masturbatory emissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 65 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of funeral services, funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 95 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MILK | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 183 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
SB 228 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a municipality to limit the possession, purchase, consumption, sale, distribution, or receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| City Government--General | Health--General | Tobacco Products
SB 251 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | SEX EDUCATION
SB 267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Health--General | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 323 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the offense of female genital mutilation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | FEMALE CIRCUMCISION | Health--General | Women
SB 329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 335 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 337 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the age at which a person may purchase aerosol paint.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PAINT, AEROSOL
SB 382 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 431 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 479 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 489 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
SB 512 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the form and revocation of medical powers of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--Marriage Relationship | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
SB 513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Notaries | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
SB 733 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sanitation and safety requirements for certain artificial bodies of water maintained for public recreational purposes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
SB 790 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| Health--General | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
SB 809 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Texas women's health program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
SB 883 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the disclosure of life-sustaining treatment policies and to life-sustaining treatment for a patient under 18 years of age.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 895 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 910 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
SB 919 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate in limited situations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 924 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to informal dispute resolutions for violations of health and safety standards at certain long-term care facilities; authorizing the imposition of costs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes
SB 926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to durable powers of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
SB 1010 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1021 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to reports on the consolidation and certain functions of the health and human services system, including advisory committees within the system, and the re-creation of the Texas system of care framework.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1075 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to required disclosures for prenatal genetic screening; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 1158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to food managers in food establishments in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| FOOD | Health--General
SB 1213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS PATIENT AUTONOMY RESTORATION ACT OF 2017
SB 1276 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to designation of gender-neutral bathrooms, changing rooms, locker rooms, shower rooms, and similar facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Political Subdivisions | Safety
SB 1300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the designation of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center as a forensic state supported living center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to elimination of the requirement that a school district establish a local school health advisory council.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
SB 1341 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1352 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to notice of facility fees charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SIGNS
SB 1367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1565 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the procedure for ordering medical or dental services for certain persons admitted to or committed to care at certain state facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study to identify and address inefficiencies in state health care regulations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1632 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Women
SB 1668 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
SB 1680 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a task force of border health officials.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 1681 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Communicable Disease and Public Health Center.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIDALGO COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1683 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1697 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a multi-stakeholder advisory committee on health literacy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
SB 1787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the functions and administration of the Health and Human Services Commission and the commission's office of inspector general in relation to fraud, waste, and abuse in health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MANAGED CARE
SB 1809 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1930 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Animals | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the implementation of the community living options information process for residents of certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Housing--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to creation of a task force to study the health effects of concrete and rock crushing.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Environment--Air | Governor | Health--General | Legislature | ROCK QUARRIES & PITS | Safety | TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF CONCRETE AND ROCK CRUSHING
SB 2104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a study on the feasibility of using the statewide system of health care data collection to create a public database of charges billed by health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status provided by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 2283 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the regulation of dangerous dogs and dogs that attack persons in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Animals | City Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General
HB 12 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to general procedures and requirements for do-not-resuscitate orders.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 86 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited acts for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 112 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Texas women's health program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
HB 146 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 152 85-1 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 185 85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the liability of certain persons for removal of a decedent's body parts or tissue.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 243 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to required mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse services under the Texas women's health program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
HB 254 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Texas women's health program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
HB 293 85-1 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the licensing and regulation of group homes for recovering substance abusers; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 312 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited acts for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 328 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to emergency health care services and trauma care systems.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 11 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to general procedures and requirements for certain do-not-resuscitate orders; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
SB 27 85-1 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Texas women's health program.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
SB 66 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
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
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 95 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act.
Filed
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Health--General | WHOLE WOMAN'S HEALTH ACT | Women
SB 114 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Health--General | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RIGHT TO TRY ACT
HB 91 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MILK | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting abortion that is based on the sex of the unborn child; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Women
HB 170 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FIRE MARSHAL | Health--General | Tobacco Products
HB 175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Military & Veterans | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| ADULT STEM CELL RESEARCH COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 264 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to procedures for asserting taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--General | Property Interests--General
HB 306 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain public benefits and services to persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for those benefits and services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Human Services--General
HB 310 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the cost of confinement and imprisonment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for that cost.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 377 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to consent for the donation of blood or blood components by a minor.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 390 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Military & Veterans | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 467 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to education programs regarding AIDS and HIV infection.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Health--AIDS | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SEX EDUCATION
HB 537 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the information on the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General
HB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 606 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a study on the benefits of prenatal surgical procedures to treat birth defects.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIRTH DEFECTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies
HB 611 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to reporting requirements concerning Ebola virus disease.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 615 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property held by the Health and Human Services Commission to the City of Rusk.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Health--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RUSK, CITY OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 708 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | Health--General | Women
HB 711 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 737 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie DonSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 758 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 764 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the use, collection, and security of health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| HEALTH CARE INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | Health--General | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 809 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the composition of and qualifications for appointment to the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--General
HB 819 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the definition of a public health nuisance; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | NUISANCES
HB 848 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to qualifications for a backflow prevention assembly tester license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 869 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | OUTSOURCING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PALLIATIVE CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COUNCIL | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
HB 1140 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the confinement of pregnant prisoners in county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Health--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SHERIFFS | Women
HB 1141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to reports regarding the use of restraints on pregnant prisoners in county jails.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Health--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | RESTRAINTS | Women
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.
| ADOPTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1192 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to permissible uses of graywater for domestic use.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | Water--General
HB 1211 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the provision of medical care to inmates confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1351 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SEX EDUCATION
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 1495 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the electronic transmission of certain communications related to the prevention of communicable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 1581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to the duty of a water supply system to provide certain information to consumers regarding fluoride in drinking water.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Water--General
HB 1595 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to testing certain defendants or confined persons for communicable diseases.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | INTERNET | Open Records
HB 1680 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
HB 1740 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the administration of rabies vaccine under a local rabies control program.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Animals | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RABIES | VETERINARIANS
HB 1747 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of entry of a person into a public restroom designated for the opposite sex as disorderly conduct.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--General
HB 1748 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the use of public locker rooms, shower facilities, and toilet facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--General
HB 1762 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of a health care advocacy program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Health--General | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1769 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requirements for assisted living facility license applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
HB 1797 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to coverage for certain individuals under certain health benefit plans offered to governmental employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 1800 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to regulation of public nuisance, aggressive, and dangerous dogs; authorizing fees and creating offenses.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Health--General
HB 1846 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan LewisSponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to public comments on federal grants and contracts related to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1854 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to documentation verifying that the interior of certain commercial motor vehicles was cleaned before loading cargo into the vehicles.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| BORDER | Health--General | MEXICO | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
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
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
