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HB 194 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to continuing education in cultural competence and implicit bias for certain physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 197 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to medical education coursework and training for physicians in cultural competence and implicit bias. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 471 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the issuance of a physician's license to an applicant licensed as a physician in another state. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 548 87-0 (2021) Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the temporary licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas. House: Public Health
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 651 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to regulation of hyperbaric medical treatment at a physician's office; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 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
HB 1165 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1384 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1535 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions and the establishment of compassionate-use institutional review boards to evaluate and approve proposed research programs to study the medical use of low-THC cannabis in the treatment of certain patients. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1778 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1780 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to the authority of certain physicians and nurses to practice in this state. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1802 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of alternative therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder. House: Public Health
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 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
HB 2117 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four Relating to the prescribing of controlled substances and dangerous drugs for acute pain. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2380 87-0 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al. Relating to participation by videoconference at informal proceedings of the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Received from the House
HB 2473 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2693 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2758 87-0 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2761 87-0 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3327 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3434 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the time frame for passing certain licensing examinations for applicants seeking a license to practice medicine. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3559 87-0 (2021) Author: Cook, David Relating to certain duties of the Texas Medical Board regarding a complaint against a license holder. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3562 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to the creation of the Texas Public Health Crisis and Pandemic Council. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4000 87-0 (2021) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to a cardiac arrest registry for information on the incidence and causes of cardiac arrest among certain persons; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4439 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to complaint information and disciplinary procedures of the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 284 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to a study of out-of-state physicians who practiced in this state during the COVID-19 pandemic. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 497 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the issuance of an anesthesiologist assistant certificate by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 961 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to complaint information and disciplinary procedures of the Texas Medical Board. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 963 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the authority of certain physicians and nurses to practice in this state. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 968 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1311 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
SB 1414 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the time frame for passing certain licensing examinations for applicants seeking a license to practice medicine. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1452 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1502 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a determination by the Texas Medical Board of a physician's specialty board certification. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1503 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1546 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the construction of abortion laws and the waiver of certain requirements for a physician or abortion facility in performing or inducing an abortion. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1647 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1705 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians and nurses regarding human trafficking. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1857 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the issuance of temporary licenses for certain out-of-state health care practitioners for a charitable purpose. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1895 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: 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
SB 1909 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas. Senate: Veteran Affairs Referred to Vet Affairs
SB 2047 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 166 87-1 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children. Filed
SB 18 87-1 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children. Filed
HB 133 87-2 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children. Filed
SB 22 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children. Filed
SB 17 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children. Filed
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
HB 531 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of certain medical records of a sexual assault victim. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 602 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to certain duties of the Texas Medical Board regarding a complaint against a license holder. House: Public Health Considered in Calendars
HB 603 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to certain complaints concerning the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 607 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to continuing education in cultural competence and implicit bias for certain physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 719 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to medical education coursework and training for physicians in cultural competence and implicit bias. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 805 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1500 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat and to requirements for performing or inducing an abortion; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1504 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1532 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 1550 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1622 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1788 86-0 (2019) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 1899 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation or denial of certain health care professional licenses and the reporting of the grounds for revocation or denial. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2059 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to required human trafficking prevention training as a condition of registration permit or license renewal for certain health care practitioners. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2454 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health professionals regarding pain management and the prescribing of opioids. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2563 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Medical Cannabis Council. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2751 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board regarding complaints concerning health care professionals licensed by other agencies. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2811 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the prescribing of controlled substances and dangerous drugs for acute pain. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2967 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3150 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to regulation of hyperbaric medical treatment at a physician's office; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3878 86-0 (2019) Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al. Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Left pending in subcommittee
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
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
HB 4325 86-0 (2019) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the establishment and maintenance of a glaucoma comanagement registry. House: Public Health Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4412 86-0 (2019) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants. House: Public Health Left pending in subcommittee
SB 241 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 610 86-0 (2019) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
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
SB 924 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the issuance of an anesthesiologist assistant certificate by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1056 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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
SB 1264 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by certain out-of-network providers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1591 86-0 (2019) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 1743 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1782 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses issued by the Texas Medical Board for certain offenses. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1985 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2366 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the performance of nonsurgical medical cosmetic procedures at medical spas; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 26 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 200 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 227 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to donation of HIV-infected organs, eyes, and tissue to individuals infected with HIV. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 537 85-0 (2017) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 752 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 810 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain investigational stem cell treatments to patients with certain severe chronic diseases or terminal illnesses and regulating the possession, use, and transfer of adult stem cells; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 817 85-0 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state. House: Higher Education No action taken in committee
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
HB 1566 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John | et. al. Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2420 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
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
HB 2525 85-0 (2017) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the regulation of physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2697 85-0 (2017) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3040 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3129 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to certain duties of physicians regarding patient records. House: Public Health Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3216 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3313 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3710 85-0 (2017) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the comanagement of glaucoma by ophthalmologists and therapeutic optometrists and the establishment of a comanagement registry. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3820 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professions. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3939 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of medical records of a sexual assault victim. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3960 85-0 (2017) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas and the regulation of pain management clinics by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4023 85-0 (2017) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic practitioners and neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4249 85-0 (2017) Author: Arévalo, Diana Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 8 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 104 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 120 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Medical Board. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 315 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas, the regulation of pain management clinics, and the adoption of guidelines for prescribing certain opioids by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 507 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 584 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 589 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 674 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to licensing for certain health professions, including an expedited process for certain physicians specializing in psychiatry; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 679 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professions. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 833 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1107 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 1148 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/18
SB 1428 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the provision of mental health telemedicine medical services. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1520 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to duties of physicians and certain other entities regarding patient records. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1606 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians; authorizing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1694 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to suicide prevention training for certain mental health professionals. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1941 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic practitioners and neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2074 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1 85-1 (2017) Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al. Relating to avoiding the abolishment of certain agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Act on September 1, 2017. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2 85-1 (2017) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to the repeal of certain riders for the Texas Medical Board and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from the General Appropriations Act that are contingent upon the approval of certain Acts continuing those agencies during the 85th Regular Session. House: Appropriations
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 20 85-1 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to avoiding the abolishment of certain agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Act. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 60 85-1 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of certain riders for the Texas Medical Board and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from the General Appropriations Act that are contingent upon the approval of certain Acts continuing those agencies during the 85th Regular Session. House: Appropriations
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 21 84-0 (2015) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 179 84-0 (2015) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians. House: Public Health Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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
HB 661 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Considered in Calendars
HB 832 84-0 (2015) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements for a physician performing an abortion at an abortion facility. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1445 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of assets following the dissolution of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1449 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1483 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1508 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the issuance of a license in this state to certain physicians licensed outside of this state. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
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
HB 2503 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2510 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of State Health Services, the provision of health services in this state, and the regulation of certain health-related occupations and activities. House: Human Services Recommitted to committee
HB 2703 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2823 84-0 (2015) Author: Spitzer, Stuart Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2978 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3444 84-0 (2015) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services by a physician. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3804 84-0 (2015) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4008 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to procedures for complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4089 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to a pilot project for complaints filed with certain state boards or agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 18 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 190 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 202 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 219 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: 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
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 588 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 694 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
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
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 820 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 848 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees; requiring an occupational license. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1177 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services by a physician. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1718 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1794 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologists assistant; imposing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1813 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to procedures for complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against physicians. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 286 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 305 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the release of complaint information by the Texas Medical Board to the legislature. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 713 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the dispensing of pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic purpose by physicians and therapeutic optometrists. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1055 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the delegation and supervision of prescriptive authority by physicians to certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1145 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health and human services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1192 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a medical examiner. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1262 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1470 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the practice of telemedicine. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1482 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to license examination attempt limits for certain physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1546 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing penalties; imposing fees. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1750 83-0 (2013) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al. Relating to the development and distribution of information regarding certain breast surgeries for patients. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1803 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to controlled substance registration by physicians and the regulation of persons engaged in pain management; changing the payment schedule for a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 1876 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the ability of certain professional associations of chiropractors to hire physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2348 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2361 83-0 (2013) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al. Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of certain health care regulatory agencies; making an appropriation; authorizing fees. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2397 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3174 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a license to practice medicine recite the Hippocratic oath. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3301 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the regulation of controlled substances and the establishment of an electronic system for monitoring controlled substances; providing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 8 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health and human services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 61 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military physicians who provide voluntary charity health care. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 97 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 227 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 380 83-0 (2013) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the recording of an informal settlement conference to resolve a complaint to the Texas Medical Board against a physician. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 406 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants and the delegation of prescriptive authority by physicians to and the supervision by physicians of certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 949 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to licensing under the Medical Practice Act. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 978 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to regulation by the Texas Medical Board of local anesthesia and peripheral nerve blocks administered in an outpatient setting. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1079 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing penalties; imposing fees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
SB 1082 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to eligibility requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1193 83-0 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 1375 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to a study and report by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the self-directed semi-independent status of state agencies. House: Appropriations
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1644 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to continuing medical education for physicians prescribing controlled substances. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1646 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the regulation of pain management services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1744 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to license examination attempt limits for certain physicians. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1787 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1805 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the renewal of a controlled substance registration by physicians. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 60 83-1 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Postponed
SB 5 83-1 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Statement(s) submitted
HB 2 83-2 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 1 83-2 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 9 83-2 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. Filed
SB 34 83-2 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to informed consent to an abortion. Filed
HB 201 82-0 (2011) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 580 82-0 (2011) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 680 82-0 (2011) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 708 82-0 (2011) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to licensing, regulation, and prescribing and ordering authority of advanced practice registered nurses and the regulation of registered nurses and physician assistants. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1013 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1108 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1266 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to a study of the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and the authority of those nurses to prescribe and order prescription drugs. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1380 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the graduate medical training requirements for certain foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine in this state. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1700 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to employment of physicians by certain hospitals. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1893 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1924 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians. House: Public Health No action taken in committee
HB 2098 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of physicians and physician assistants to form certain entities. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2333 82-0 (2011) Author: Hardcastle, Rick Relating to the practice of telemedicine. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2453 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the release of complaint information by the Texas Medical Board to the legislature. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2703 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2870 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2975 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3426 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the creation of the Texas Department of Health Professions to regulate certain health professions, the transfer of certain powers and duties to the department, and the abolishment of certain state agencies and other licensing entities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3601 82-0 (2011) Author: Garza, John Relating to the issuance of cease and desist orders by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3714 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the regulation of controlled substances and the establishment of an electronic system for monitoring controlled substances; providing criminal penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 16 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 130 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to informed consent to an abortion. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 177 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 188 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 189 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 190 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 191 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to disposition of a contested case by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 227 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the nondisciplinary resolution of certain complaints filed against physicians. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 240 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 256 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to requiring a private autopsy facility to post a notice for filing a complaint against a physician; providing a penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 263 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation, suspension, or restriction of the license of a physician placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or arrested for certain offenses. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 860 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the authority of the El Paso County Hospital District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, and other health care providers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 894 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to employment of physicians by certain hospitals. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 906 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 961 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the authority of physicians and physician assistants to form certain entities. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1022 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the graduate medical training requirements for certain foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine in this state. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1081 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic purpose by physicians and therapeutic optometrists. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1143 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1179 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1260 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to licensing of advanced practice registered nurses and the authority of those nurses to prescribe and order prescription drugs. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1360 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1424 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Garza, John
Relating to the issuance of cease and desist orders by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1566 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1661 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the regulation of health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; imposing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1785 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the creation of the Texas Department of Health Professions to regulate certain health professions, the transfer of certain powers and duties to the department, and the abolishment of certain state agencies and other licensing entities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 69 82-1 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 21 82-1 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing an administrative penalty. Filed
HB 36 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al. Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 102 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to certain complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against a physician. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 310 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the requirement that members of the Texas Medical Board provide contact information to license holders. House: Public Health Withdrawn from schedule
HB 594 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 732 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the removal of certain information from a physician's medical board profile. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 800 81-0 (2009) Author: Orr, Rob | et. al. Relating to a physician's delegation of prescriptive authority to physician assistants or advanced practice nurses. House: Public Health No action taken in committee
HB 1126 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the finality of an administrative law judge's decision in a contested case involving disciplinary action against a physician. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1409 81-0 (2009) Author: Hopson, Chuck
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the minimum patient age for administration of an influenza vaccination by a pharmacist. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1878 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, John Relating to monitoring physicians' compliance with continuing medical education requirements. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2709 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to a physician's delegation of prescriptive authority to physician assistants or advanced practice nurses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2751 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to participation and credit in, benefits from, and the administration of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3623 81-0 (2009) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to covenants not to compete by physicians. House: Public Health
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3816 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3964 81-0 (2009) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to a requirement that physicians file certain advertising with the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3967 81-0 (2009) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al. Relating to the limited practice of medicine by a physician under a license issued by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 4213 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to the selection of the presiding officer of the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4334 81-0 (2009) Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al. Relating to the licensing and regulation of pain management clinics. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4366 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4431 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the composition of the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4437 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 86 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 182 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 202 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to provisional licensing of physicians to practice in underserved areas. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 292 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board and to the creation of the Texas Physician Health Program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 532 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a physician's delegation of prescriptive authority to physician assistants or advanced practice nurses. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 616 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 680 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to a physician's authority to delegate prescribing acts to advanced practice nurses or physician assistants. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 911 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the certification and regulation of pain management clinics. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 1194 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1225 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to faculty temporary licenses to practice medicine. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1314 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the regulation of the practice of acupuncture. House: Public Health
Senate: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1331 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Physician Health Program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1713 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to covenants not to compete by physicians. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1879 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2336 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the creation of a commission to advise the board. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 2390 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the physician licensing requirements for foreign medical graduates. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2397 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 2398 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 414 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the removal of certain violations from a physician's medical board profile. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 437 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the establishment of pain management guidelines for physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1706 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the annual registration of physicians by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1758 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the annual registration of physicians by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2169 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Medical Board for the purpose of hiring additional licensing staff and enhancing the board's information system capabilities. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2170 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Medical Board for the purpose of enforcement activities and to repay a deficiency grant. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3065 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state. House: Public Health Withdrawn from schedule
SB 30 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 591 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1095 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1944 79-0 (2005) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners and the regulation of health care professions regulated by those state agencies; providing administrative penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
SB 419 79-0 (2005) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners and the regulation of health care professions regulated by those state agencies; providing administrative penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1777 69-0 (1985) Author: Messer, Bill Relating to the regulation of physicians. House: Public Health No action taken in committee


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