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
HB 2797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
SB 2038 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices and fees charged by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities, including prices and fees charged during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health care facility reporting of COVID-19 data.
Filed
HB 152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the removal of signs indicating that a freestanding emergency medical care facility is operational.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 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
HB 1278 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to services provided by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 2892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to conduct that constitutes abuse in certain health care facilities caring for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to prohibited practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan regarding use of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to consumer protections against surprise billing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 4531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 588 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a study on freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibited practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan regarding communication of the preferred provider status of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1054 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibited practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan regarding use of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 2355 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to conflicts of interest and discrimination policies for an ethics or medical committee review of an advance directive.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
HB 392 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of certain hospitals, mental health facilities, and nursing facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2402 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for emergency detention and treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2711 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the relationship of noninstitutional providers of laboratory services with health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3276 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status provided by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
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
HB 3867 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to exempting fertility clinics from the data collection requirements of the Texas Health Care Information Collection Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 139 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 1592 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the amount of an administrative penalty assessed against freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed
SB 1602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1923 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to infrastructure funding for state hospital facilities and other state facilities, including the creation of the state hospital fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 2064 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
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
HB 166 85-1 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 707 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1880 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2055 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a sentinel surveillance program for emerging and neglected tropical diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2696 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on reducing workplace violence against nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3049 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain cleaning services performed for a health care facility.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3475 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to health care information provided by and notice of facility fees charged by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3527 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the requirement that certain medical facilities and physicians give patients a good faith estimate of the expected payment for facility-based health care services before the services are provided; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 114 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 425 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to health care information provided by and notice of facility fees charged by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1472 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1754 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to advertising by certain licensed freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 159 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 729 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain hospitals and other facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1738 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the emergency detention by a peace officer of a person who may have mental illness, including information provided to the person subject to detention and a standard form of notification of detention to be provided to a facility by a peace officer.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1745 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to suicide reporting by hospitals and emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1856 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the authority of a mental health facility to require a peace officer to transport a person apprehended for emergency detention to a medical facility to receive a medical evaluation before being transported to the mental health facility.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2186 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to authority of certain facilities to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2560 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duties of health care facilities, health care providers, and the Department of State Health Services with respect to care provided to a sexual assault survivor in an emergency department of a health care facility.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain medical facilities and physicians give patients a good faith estimate of the expected payment for facility-based health care services before the services are provided; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2880 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the rights and duties of hospital patients and certain health care providers; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3687 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services; repealing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 413 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to medical care and public health services provided by a health care professional in a licensed freestanding emergency medical care facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 492 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 537 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 761 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 830 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to use of telemedicine in certain trauma facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 937 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 978 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: 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 1191 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duties of health care facilities, health care providers, and the Department of State Health Services with respect to care provided to a sexual assault survivor in an emergency department of a health care facility.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a peace officer's determination whether medical services are needed for persons apprehended for emergency detention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1593 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a standard form of notification for the detention of a person with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1842 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to restraint and seclusion procedures and reporting at certain facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1860 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 24 83-1 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
HB 46 83-2 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 89 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to a drug donation program.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 381 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the operation of a student health center of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2427 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the rights and duties of hospital patients and certain health care providers; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2452 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to disclosures regarding liability limits and malpractice insurance and related coverage in connection with services provided at health care institutions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2576 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a disclosure statement on the out-of-pocket costs incurred for health care services and supplies provided to consumers receiving outpatient care at a hospital outpatient clinic.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3446 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the minimum standards for abortion facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 1926 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the Colonel H. William "Bill" Card, Jr., Outpatient Clinic.
House: Public Health Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 103 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to health benefit plans for students at institutions of higher education and the operation of certain health benefit plans through student health centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1169 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to grants for federally qualified health centers.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1357 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 1362 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the pilot program for reporting of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 1442 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans regarding out-of-network health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2183 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of independent freestanding emergency medical care facilities and urgent care clinics; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2248 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an emergency management plan for certain health care facilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2384 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain mammography systems that fail certification standards.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2712 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to ambulatory surgical centers and to the provision of services at those centers by certain designated physician groups.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3100 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to billing for certain adverse events that occur during the provision of health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3156 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to a drug donation program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3233 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to nonpayment of hospitals under the state Medicaid program for certain preventable adverse events and to the reporting of occurrences of those events at certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3469 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a community health center to contract with or employ an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3709 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain power by certain charitable corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3749 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an interim committee on, and a study of, the itemized billing statements of certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 3898 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the establishment of an Alzheimer's disease registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3950 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the temporary housing in a housing facility of a public university of certain veterans receiving health care treatment.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3953 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax for certain veterans traveling to receive health care at a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4183 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to billing practices for certain health care facilities and providers.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4271 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to regulation of facilities providing certain types of care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4642 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the Representative Jim Solis and Colonel H. William "Bill" Card, Jr., Outpatient Clinic.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 526 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to grants for federally qualified health centers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 527 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to certain mammography systems that fail certification standards.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 586 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans regarding out-of-network health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1193 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the maintenance and service of certain medical devices in health care facilities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1476 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a community health center to contract with or employ an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1535 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to nonpayment of hospitals under the state Medicaid program for certain preventable adverse events and to the reporting of occurrences of those events at certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1663 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the disregard or violation of a resident's advance directive by a nursing institution; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1747 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to billing practices for certain health care facilities and providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1816 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the pilot program for reporting of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 2151 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to ambulatory surgical centers and to the provision of services at those centers by certain designated physician groups.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2260 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of post-acute care traumatic brain injury rehabilitation facilities; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 139 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to health services provided to health benefit plan enrollees by certain out-of-network health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 352 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to a grant-writing coordination program for school district school-based health centers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1069 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to required disclosures to health benefit plan enrollees regarding professional services provided by certain non-network health care providers; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1219 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cohen, Ellen
Relating to the powers of certain cooperative associations to provide central heating and cooling services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1238 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a student health center at an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1874 80-0 (2007)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to industrial development corporations.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2036 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of certain services and information related to pregnancy, abortion, and sexually transmitted diseases; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2855 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to consumer access to health care information; imposing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3042 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to certain convictions barring employment at certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3115 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the identification of certain practitioners of the healing arts; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3274 80-0 (2007)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to a physician's disclosure of a financial interest in a laboratory to which the physician refers a patient.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3283 80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the regulation of independent emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3473 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, DianneSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consent for medical treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 28 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to transferable physician orders for life-sustaining and related treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 199 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to certain convictions barring employment at certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 290 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of health care services by certain entities, including niche hospitals; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 380 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to required disclosures to health benefit plan enrollees regarding professional services provided by certain non-network health care providers; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 479 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a student health center at an institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 515 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the powers of certain cooperative associations to provide central heating and cooling services.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 810 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to control measures and court orders for management of persons with communicable diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1115 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of independent emergency medical care facilities; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1358 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to independent emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 212 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to health care practitioner information provided to a health care facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1774 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to prices charged for the provision of health care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1867 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of money appropriated to provide care for certain persons in nursing facilities to provide community-based services to those persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1969 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2061 79-0 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the right of health care facilities, health insurers, and health care providers to object to providing or participating in the provision of certain procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2224 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to consumer access to health care information and consumer protection for services provided by or through hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 2665 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to restrictions on balance billing by certain health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3367 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation and operation of health services districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
SB 195 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a nurse or nurse aide employed by a temporary nursing service agency to provide hospice services to patients; providing a penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 325 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the management of behavior of residents of certain facilities; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 500 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to prices charged for the provision of health care services.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 698 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to required disclosures to health benefit plan enrollees regarding professional services provided by certain non-network health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1016 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the right of health care facilities, health insurers, and health care providers to object to providing or participating in the provision of certain procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1305 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the time a person may be detained in custody for a preliminary examination.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1330 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1732 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of health services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1738 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to consumer access to health care information and consumer protection for services provided by or through hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and birthing centers; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1788 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to facility based physicians or providers.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3 79-1 (2005)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 22 79-3 (2006)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to requiring the division of emergency management to coordinate the creation of certain medical and special needs shelters.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 385 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to the liability of health care providers at free medical clinics.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 770 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to a community health center revolving loan program.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1094 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to grants for federally qualified health centers and to a revolving loan program for community health centers.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1425 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault committed against residents of certain facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1614 78-0 (2003)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting of medical errors and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and mental hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1929 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2142 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to medical assistance in certain alternative community-based care settings.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2606 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to access to and funding for women's health care services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2610 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the financing of health care facilities under the sports and community venue statute.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2628 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to imposing a cost on conviction to reimburse counties for medical expenses incurred by jail inmates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2795 78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the release on bond of certain persons arrested without a warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3010 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to information provided to parents of newborn children relating to immunizations.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
SB 56 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of comprehensive access points for health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 59 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the management of behavior of residents of certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 60 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the provision of public mental health and related services for certain children with severe emotional disturbances.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 162 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 198 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the liability of health care providers at free medical clinics.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 427 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to authorizing the state to contract with certain local governmental entities to provide Medicaid eligibility determination services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 594 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to the definition of an ambulatory surgical center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 610 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to grants for federally qualified health centers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 859 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting of medical errors by certain hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and mental hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1028 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a community health center revolving loan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1062 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the registration of chiropractic facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1134 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the delivery and payment of health care in the workers' compensation system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1148 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to information provided to parents of newborn children relating to immunizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 66 78-3 (2003)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of medical center development property in certain populous counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Received from the House
SB 20 78-3 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of medical center development property in certain populous counties.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 7 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to creating the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 766 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to funding telemedicine service and health care facilities through a grant or loan from the telecommunications infrastructure fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 790 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the financing of health care facilities under the sports and community venue statute.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 922 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person admitted to a county mental health facility for mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 966 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Health and Human Services Commission to study ways to allow appropriated money to follow an individual who is leaving institutional care and will need community-based services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 967 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1072 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to authorizing a peace officer or health officer to take into custody, detain, and return to a treatment facility a patient or client under a court order for treatment at the facility.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1234 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the presence of certain advocates during forensic medical examinations of alleged victims of sexual assaults.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1497 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1615 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and reimbursement of telemedicine medical services.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1887 77-0 (2001)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the rights of patients receiving mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2073 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons with mental illness for community-based services and support.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2082 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2258 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the identification of certain nursing home residents having a mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2574 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment of a community health center revolving loan fund program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2729 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to allowing the donation of certain unused prescription drugs to charitable medical clinics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 2774 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of pilot projects to demonstrate the applications of technology in providing certain services under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2785 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to allowing community mental health and mental retardation authorities to participate in the small employer market for health insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3060 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the creation of pilot projects for demonstrating the application of technology to the provision of long-term care, community care, and certain other medical assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3344 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to electronic monitoring devices in the rooms of persons receiving treatment at a comprehensive medical rehabilitation facility or at a treatment facility and in the rooms of residents of convalescent or nursing homes or related institutions; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3378 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to composition of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3592 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the imposition of an additional fee on home and community support services agencies for the purpose of allowing the state to increase reimbursement rates to the agencies under the state Medicaid program and to qualify for more federal Medicaid funds.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3687 77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, RickSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the operation of the Nixon Hospital District of Gonzales and Wilson Counties, Texas, and the DeWitt Medical District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HCR 275 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Memorializing the United States Congress to clarify its intent regarding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines for veterans care in the several states.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HCR 296 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1072.
Signed by the Governor
SB 279 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to sanctions imposed against, and confidential information regarding, certain facilities regulated by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 285 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to cancer incidence reporting.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 367 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 432 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the transportation of certain persons admitted to a county mental health facility for mental health services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 691 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of an assisted living facility trust fund.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 876 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the administration of restraint, seclusion, and emergency psychoactive medication to residents of certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 955 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the delegation of certain functions by health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1246 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a community health center revolving loan fund program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1386 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1409 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to procedures for court-ordered assisted outpatient mental health services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1536 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the application of technology in providing certain health services, including certain telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1588 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to a preliminary examination for emergency detention because of mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1592 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a quality assurance fee on nursing institutions; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1756 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to creating the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2491 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the prevention and reduction of premature death and disability arising from head and spinal injuries; providing for the development and maintenance of a comprehensive program of emergency and long-term medical assistance and rehabilitation for victims; increasing the effectiveness of laws promoting health- and safety-related practices among persons at higher risk of head and spinal injuries; and providing for funding.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 462 70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to the powers and duties of a health facilities development corporation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 87 70-2 (1987)
Author: Riley, Randall
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to executive federal forms necessary for the receipt of health facilities funding.
House: Public Health
Pending in committee
SB 36 70-2 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Riley, Randall
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to execute federal forms necessary for the receipt of health facilities funding.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1018 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to the regulation of ambulatory surgical centers; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 1703 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the licensing of certain facilities that treat alcoholics and drug dependent persons; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
HB 1859 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Health Facilities Commission.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2090 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Health Facilities Commission.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
HR 19 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Requesting Veterans Administration to study the feasibility of a medical field facility in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
SB 1095 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Health Facilities Commission.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Resources
Record vote
SCR 46 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Encouraging community cancer care facilities to assess current services and projected needs and to join the Legislative Task Force on Cancer in Texas and hospital associations in developing a statewide cancer care program.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 36 69-3 (1986)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the addition of certain migrant and community health centers to coverage offered by the medical liability insurance underwriting association.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 23 69-3 (1986)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the addition of certain migrant and community health centers to coverage offered by the medical liability insurance underwriting association.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1065 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need from the Texas Health Facilities Commission for certain proposed projects.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1066 68-0 (1983)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need from the Texas Health Facilities Commission for certain proposed projects.
House: Public Health
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 1155 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to coordination of activities of state agencies related to health care, to certain licensing requirements, and to certain duties of the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Public Health
HB 846 67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to health care planning and certificate of need requirements for certain health care projects.
House: Health Services
Governor submitted as emergency
SB 170 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to adult day care and adult day health care; authorizing certain appropriations.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 191 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Wilson, Ron
Relating to state health-care planning, certificate of need requirements and enforcement, and authorization for certain health-care projects; amending the Texas Health Planning and Development Act.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2105 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to the regulation of health care facilities that provide treatment for alcoholics.
House: Health Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 671 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the regulation of the planning, development, construction, modification, and expansion of certain health care facilities and services.
Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 27 65-0 (1977)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to insurance coverage for certain cancer radiation centers by the joint underwriting association.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 141 65-0 (1977)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to authority to close certain medial facilities owned by a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on table subject to call
SB 655 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships by certain health care providers; providing a penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 1340 64-0 (1975)
Author: Pentony, Joe
Relating to the regulation of health care facilities.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1496 64-0 (1975)
Author: Pentony, Joe
Relating to the establishment of a certificate of need program for health care facilities.
House: Health & Welfare
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1960 64-0 (1975)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Relating to regulation of certain health care facilities.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 2164 64-0 (1975)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to regulation of the planning, development, construction, modification, and expansion of certain health-care facilities and services.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 964 64-0 (1975)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Providing for negotiation of an agreement with the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare enabling the Commissioner of Health to make recommendations to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare with respect to capital expenditures in the construction of health care facilities and health maintenance organizations within this state; defining terms; requiring persons proposing capital expenditures as defined in the Act to obtain a recommendation that the expenditures are consistent with standards, criteria or plans developed pursuant to certain federal acts, as defined herein; establishing methods of administration and control; authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of any grant, gift or contribution to assist in meeting the cost of carrying out the purposes of this Act; providing for cooperation with the public health planning regions and the Division of Hospital Survey and Construction of the Texas State Department of Health.
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably substituted
SB 1024 64-0 (1975)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to regulation of the planning, development, construction, modification, and expansion of certain health-care facilities and services.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably substituted
HB 512 63-0 (1973)
Author: Cavness, Don
Requiring the licensing, inspecting, and regulation of medical care facilities; providing for certificates of need; providing for regulations, enforcement procedures, and penalties for the violation thereof; and repealing acts inconsistent therewith; providing a severability clause.
House: Human Resources
Commitee substitute
HB 1485 63-0 (1973)
Author: Newton, Jon P.Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to county hospital, medical, and health facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 380 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Requiring the licensing, inspection, and regulation of medical care facilities; providing for certificates of need; providing for regulations, enforcement procedures, and penalties for the violations thereof; and repealing acts inconsistent therewith; providing a severability clause.
Senate: State Affairs
Sent to subcommittee
SB 840 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Providing for negotiation of an agreement with the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare enabling the Commissioner of Health to make recommendations to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare with respect to capital expenditures in the construction of health care facilities and health maintenance organizations within this state; defining terms; requiring persons proposing capital expenditures as defined in the Act to obtain a recommendation that the expenditures are consistent with standards, criteria or plans developed pursuant to certain federal acts, as defined herein; establishing methods of administration and control; authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of any grant, gift or contribution to assist in meeting to cost of carrying out the purposes of this Act; providing for cooperation with the public health planning regions and the Division of Hospital Survey and Construction of the Texas State Department of Health; repealing all laws in conflict; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 627 62-0 (1971)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the requiring of licensing, inspection and regulation of medical care facilities.
SB 562 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to requiring licensing, inspection and regulation of medical care facilities.
Establishing the Health Facilities Council.
HB 1326 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to the types of facilities subject to licensing.
HB 555 59-0 (1965)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts in regard to the definition of "institution", in order to cover the licensing of maternity homes and maternity shelters which may not be subject to regulation under existing licensing laws.
SB 294 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending certain Acts in regard the definition of "institution," in order to cover the licensing of maternity homes and maternity shelters which may not be subject to regulation under existing licensing laws.
HB 473 56-0 (1959)
Author: La Valle, Peter J. "Pete" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts of certain counties to construct or otherwise acquire buildings to be used as county public health units or public health centers, including the acquisition of the sites therefor, and providing for the payment therefor.
SB 289 56-0 (1959)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to authorizing any nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of this state for charitable purposes and affiliated or associated with a medical center having a recognized medical school and which has for its purpose the support of medical facilities dedicated to the use and benefit of the public, situated in certain counties, to exercise the power of eminent domain.
SB 216 49-0 (1945)
Author: Lanning, Royston Conrad "Doc"
Relating to designating the State Department of Health the state agency to make a complete survey of hospitals, hospital facilities, health centers, clinics and related public health needs within the State of Texas.
SB 87 44-0 (1935)
Author: Oneal, Benjamin Grady "Ben" | et. al.
Relating to providing that when a keeper, manager, or owner of certain institutions shall operate same without a license or sell or traffic in babies or permit the use of said institution for purposes other than provided in their license, they may be enjoined in a suit filed by the Attorney General, district or county attorney, or any citizen.
HB 447 37-0 (1921)
Author: Harrington, James Thomas "Uncle Tom" | et. al.
Relating to requiring owners of "Baby Farms" to obtain license from State Board of Health.
HB 26 36-0 (1919)
Author: Fly, William Madden | et. al.
Relating to amending certain laws so as to provide that the Pasteur Hospital or department shall be under the management and control of the State Board of Health and be administered as a bureau in the office of the State Health Officer by an Assistant State Health Officer, appointed by the State Health Officer by and with the advice and consent of the State Board of Health; prescribing the qualifications of such Assistant Health Officer.
