HB 3 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing a universal maternal home visiting program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to doula services, including Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 556 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to suspension of a driver's license for persons convicted of certain offenses and the educational program required for reinstatement of a license following certain convictions; authorizing a fine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families to provide military informed care or military cultural competency training to certain entity personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
HB 727 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a bone marrow donor recruitment program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 784 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record to a homeless individual.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 881 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to regulation of contact tracing for communicable diseases; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 928 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants and the creation of the Lactation Consultant Advisory Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to patient safety practices regarding placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the compilation and publication of information on confirmed or probable cases of reportable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1354 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to members of the clergy who are employed or voluntarily enter inpatient health care facilities to minister during a state of disaster, emergency, or epidemic.
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 1453 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to regulation of air ambulance subscription providers by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1594 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to a recommendation by the COVID-19 Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel to prioritize first responders in vaccine allocation and distribution.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 1907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to increase public transparency of health care data and improve quality of health care in this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1967 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a database of information about women with uterine fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2096 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an assessment of certain public health data reporting systems and implementation of public health data reporting requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notification by the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of incidents of Naegleria fowleri.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the slaughter and processing of exotic animals for donation to a nonprofit food bank.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to funding of entities through the community collaborative grant program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to a COVID-19 vaccine public awareness campaign.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 2392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to providing prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the creation and optional filing of a record of life for an unborn child and the use of a certificate of stillbirth; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2760 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the right to choose and refuse medical treatment and control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3099 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to advance directives in Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the designation of public health regions and collaboration between a regional director and a regional council of governments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3366 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the electronic transmission of certain communications related to the prevention of communicable diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3660 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees and fines.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a sickle cell disease registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to purchase of personal protective equipment made in the United States by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to training materials for contact tracers and case investigators for public health disasters and other public health emergencies.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3738 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to outreach campaigns conducted by the Department of State Health Services during certain public health disasters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to governmental authority to close private and public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3948 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to requiring an emergency operation plan for continued treatment of patients in an end stage renal disease facility in the event of a disaster and the prioritization of power restoration for those facilities during certain disasters.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4102 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to certain substance abuse treatment programs operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
HB 4233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in certain bars, restaurants, and places of employment; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 4302 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4355 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to certain requirements regarding worksite exposures to illness related to public health emergencies; providing a civil penalty.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4506 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the regulation of certain hazardous substances used in firefighting products; providing civil penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 4544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, ValoreeSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a report by a school authority of a communicable disease during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to suspension of a driver's license for persons convicted of certain offenses and the educational program required for reinstatement of a license following certain convictions; authorizing a fine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the provision of educational materials regarding disease prevention during a disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to reports on abortions performed at an abortion facility.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the establishment of a personal protective equipment reserve advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees and fines.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to an annual report regarding certain dog bites.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products and related public health and safety protections; providing civil penalties; providing rulemaking authority.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license through the use of remote technology.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
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 969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions related to health and human services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1050 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1086 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a database of information about women with uterine fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to store publicly accessible information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1313 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right to choose and refuse medical treatment and control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the office of forensic services within the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1353 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the content of certain immunization records and of certain biennial legislative reports on immunizations issued by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to mental health resources for law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1380 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of the farmer mental health and suicide prevention program.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to regional protocols and processes for patient transfers and related services within the geographic area served by certain trauma service area regional advisory councils.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the awarding of grants to initiate, expand, maintain, and improve emergency medical services and to support medical systems and facilities that provide trauma care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to certain Department of State Health Services procurements for communicable disease data collection and investigations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of information regarding COVID-19 prevention and treatment to individuals receiving a COVID-19 viral test.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation and optional filing of a record of life for an unborn child and the use of a certificate of stillbirth; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited discrimination regarding vaccination status and mandates for receiving or participating in the administration of vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; imposing and authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the protection of public health in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1849 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a model suicide prevention policy, the incorporation of suicide prevention and intervention strategies in a crisis plan or disaster plan of certain state agencies, access to suicide death information maintained by the Department of State Health Services, and the establishment of the Texas Violent Death Reporting System.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the continued treatment and safety of end stage renal disease facility patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1941 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a strategic plan to address hyperemesis gravidarum.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the management and treatment of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a COVID-19 vaccine public awareness campaign.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2068 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a biennial state report on suicide rates, establishing the Texas Violent Death Reporting System, and the sharing of certain information under a memorandum of understanding on suicide data.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the regulation of certain hazardous substances used in firefighting products; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 259 87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of subcommittees within the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee to study maternal mortality.
Filed
HB 273 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
HB 293 87-1 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
SB 74 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
SB 77 87-1 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
HB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 24 87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
HB 174 87-2 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to a COVID-19 vaccine public awareness campaign.
Filed
HB 199 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
Filed
HB 242 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
Filed
SB 87 87-2 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health care facility reporting of COVID-19 data.
Co-author authorized
SB 89 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SCR 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Department of State Health Services to establish and maintain a system of guidance, coordination, and oversight to address hospital understaffing and ICU bed shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 94 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of a COVID-19 health information clearinghouse.
Filed
HB 96 87-3 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Filed
HB 120 87-3 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
HB 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 145 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 161 87-3 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to health and human services and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
HB 164 87-3 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health care facility reporting of COVID-19 data.
Filed
HB 8 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 247 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 252 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 331 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of two grams or less of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to designating June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a pilot program for the distribution of certain contraceptives in participating public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expiration of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 644 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the act of smoking tobacco in a vehicle with a child present; authorizing an additional fine for certain criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1070 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the mental health first aid training program reporting requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; eliminating program surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to patient records regarding maternal death.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 1292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to statewide initiatives to improve maternal and newborn health for women with opioid use disorder.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1325 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Effective immediately
HB 1340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a grant program to support the participation by certain health care providers in TexasAIM.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to patient medical records regarding maternal death.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants under the emergency medical services assistance program and the distribution of certain revenue received by the comptroller.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1490 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1722 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by certain counties and municipalities of disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to price transparency for certain prescription drugs; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a regenerative medicine registry established by the Texas Regenerative Medicine Coordinating Board.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2041 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2203 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information following a screening.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans to provide military cultural competency training to personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by peace officers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2555 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to guidelines for policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Medical Cannabis Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to required notice of the cost and health benefit plan coverage of newborn screening tests.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2703 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a work group on the establishment of a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2722 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the trap, sterilize, and release program for stray cats in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention training for certain public school employees and public school mental health related programs and the applicability of related immunity provisions.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the administration and oversight of investigational adult stem cell treatments administered to certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the early diagnosis and treatment of placental disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3551 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain public health data maintained by the Department of State Health Services and shared with certain local health entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3735 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to an electronic portal for disclosures and consent regarding certain newborn screening information.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the publication of information regarding the national organ transplant waiting list on the Department of State Health Services' Internet website and certain registrations for the anatomical gift registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to information provided to public school students regarding the use of anabolic steroids.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to development of the form for the annual immunization status report by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to dissemination of bacterial meningitis information by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the regulation of radioactive waste.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 4256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan to ensure the provision of prevention and early intervention services complies with federal law.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing of satellite offices of outpatient chemical dependency care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the regulation of off-site restaurant services; authorizing a permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth camp abuse complaints and compliance orders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for veterans and immediate family members of veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4468 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to county jails and community mental health programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the requirements for the issuance of identification documentation for foster care youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 154 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 355 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan regarding implementation of prevention and early intervention services and community-based care and conducting a study regarding the resources provided to foster parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events at health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 436 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to statewide initiatives to improve maternal and newborn health for women with opioid use disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 559 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to patient records regarding maternal death.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House passage as amended reported
SB 572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care, including the newborn screening preservation account.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 789 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to guidelines for policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to communicable disease prevention for federal immigration detention facilities located near an international border.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the study and prevention of opioid overdoses occurring in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to public health laboratory capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to border health programs conducted by the Department of State Health Services in collaboration with Mexican and federal authorities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an assessment and strategic review of the trauma hospital system by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain programs to prevent vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in border counties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1313 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to consent to the disclosure of certain information and to other matters relating to newborn and infant screening tests.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the availability online of hospital trauma response revenue code data.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health care data collection requirements and a feasibility study on the use of the data to create a database of amounts billed for certain health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1657 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to level of care designations for rural hospitals that provide maternal care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of deferred maintenance projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1736 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1753 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the regulation of radioactive waste.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1765 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the administration and oversight of investigational adult stem cell treatments administered to certain patients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1827 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the possession and emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by law enforcement agencies and peace officers.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the sharing of newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information to parents following a screening.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and the confidentiality of that information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 2151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Council and the state plan for diabetes and obesity treatment and education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 2205 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to programs established to eliminate injection-associated infectious diseases; providing certain civil and criminal immunity.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the provision of educational materials regarding disease prevention during a disaster.
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
SB 2452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains; imposing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human services by certain state agencies; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 71 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 82 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana and eligibility for placement on community supervision or on deferred adjudication community supervision for that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a human papillomavirus immunization report.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to non-medical exemptions from immunization requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to an educational module certificate requirement for certain immunization exemptions; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to electronic reporting requirements for an abortion facility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to disposition of fetal remains by a health care facility; imposing penalties.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
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 241 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a health care practitioner counseling requirement for persons claiming an immunization exemption on the basis of conscience, including a religious belief.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to information regarding spina bifida.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 280 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a grant program for reducing workplace violence against nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 283 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 309 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the establishment of a home and community-based services program under Medicaid for certain persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 442 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain professions, including the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 562 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a committee formed to adopt a plan to deal with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 612 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 619 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 637 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a committee formed to adopt a plan to deal with mental illness in the juvenile justice system.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 746 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 747 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 853 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 941 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a pilot program for the distribution of certain contraceptives in participating public school districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 942 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on sexually transmitted diseases among elderly persons in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 970 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1044 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to mandatory spinal screenings for children in certain grades attending public or private schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1067 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to newborn screening tests for adrenoleukodystrophy.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the mandatory spinal screening of public and private school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to emergency health care services and trauma care systems.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1510 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain functions related to emergency services districts from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1549 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on private school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1629 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the development of a quality-based outcome measure for the child health plan program and Medicaid regarding certain persons with HIV.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of food production and sales operations by a home food processor; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee and an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1937 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to newborn screening tests for adrenoleukodystrophy.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1938 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to certain registrations for the anatomical gift registry.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2068 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating a criminal offense, and authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2348 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and the disposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 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 2403 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a study concerning maternal mortality and morbidity in the state's African American population.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2455 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public access to certain information and materials relating to certain hospital inspections and investigations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the state plan for hepatitis C prevention, testing, and treatment.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2804 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the emergency scheduling of certain controlled substances for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; expanding the application of certain criminal offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2904 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the memorandum of understanding among certain agencies to coordinate services provided to persons needing multiagency services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to contracts with private entities to operate state hospitals for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2962 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned from the House for further action
HB 3097 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the procedures following a child fatality or near fatality and the relating investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3183 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and actions to be taken by an abortion provider to prevent coerced abortions and human trafficking.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3373 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the sharing of death record information between the Department of State Health Services and the Department of Public Safety.
House: Human Services
Meeting cancelled
HB 3407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to address suicide prevention at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3424 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation of a strategic plan for expanding access to long-acting reversible contraception.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3576 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the investigation of, and release of information concerning, communicable disease, including the Zika virus and other high consequence communicable diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services educational program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3592 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to birth record information included in certain health care data collection.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3711 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to child-to-caregiver ratios and group sizes in licensed day-care centers and reporting certain information related to child safety.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3977 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to continuing education requirements for a laser hair removal certificate or license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4011 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 4056 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a list of best practice-based programs and research-based practices in certain areas for implementation in public schools.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4061 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation of a task force on intentional violent deaths.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to rules for hospital sanitation standards and a limitation on certain Department of State Health Services rules.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4103 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to grants to establish or expand community collaboratives for services to persons experiencing homelessness or mental illness and county government planning for community collaboratives.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to development of the form for the annual immunization status report by public schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4151 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to dissemination of bacterial meningitis information by school districts.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for university employees.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the regulation of men's health and safety; creating a civil penalty for unregulated masturbatory emissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 27 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 90 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 95 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
SB 158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
SB 258 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains; imposing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
SB 267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 382 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and the disposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 545 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to information regarding autism spectrum disorders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 579 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on private school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 661 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 670 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of the commissioners of the health and human services agencies by the governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: Nominations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 872 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to reporting requirements by physicians and certain health care facilities regarding complications resulting from an abortion.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1010 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of certain counseling professions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1075 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1189 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the sharing of death record information between the Department of State Health Services and the Department of Public Safety.
House: Human Services Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a statewide system for stroke response and treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1245 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1341 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to notification and informational materials regarding mutual consent voluntary adoption registries.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1427 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal offenses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1471 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1533 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for university employees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1570 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1576 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1599 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to maternal mortality reporting and investigation information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment by certain counties and municipalities of disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1618 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain emergency and health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1680 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a task force of border health officials.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1681 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Communicable Disease and Public Health Center.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1683 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to confidential mental health screenings for students in public primary and secondary schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1692 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of a nutrition education task force.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of seniors with a visual impairment by the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 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 1695 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public health purpose.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1774 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1858 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an alert system for public health or safety threat notifications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to agreements between this state and other jurisdictions concerning reciprocal licensure of mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1862 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of initiatives to reduce veteran suicides in this state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 1879 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating a criminal offense, and authorizing a fee.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to electronic reporting requirements for an abortion facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2008 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2041 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a human papillomavirus immunization report.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a study on the feasibility of using the statewide system of health care data collection to create a public database of charges billed by health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a revision of rules applicable to hospital construction by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development of a quality-based outcome measure for the child health plan program and Medicaid regarding certain persons with HIV.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2232 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the emergency scheduling of certain controlled substances for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; expanding the application of certain criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2235 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 9 85-1 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to maternal health and safety, pregnancy-related deaths, and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 10 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to maternal morbidity and pregnancy-related deaths.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 11 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 29 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to pregnancy information on death certificates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 59 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to maternal morbidity and pregnancy-related deaths.
Filed
HB 109 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 143 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 247 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to pregnancy information on death certificates.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 307 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 328 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to emergency health care services and trauma care systems.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 369 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of maternal health access zones.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 17 85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to maternal health and safety, pregnancy-related deaths, and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 26 85-1 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.
Filed
SB 59 85-1 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity and the creation of a maternal health care quality improvement program.
Filed
SB 76 85-1 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
Filed
HB 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 19 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 62 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 81 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of nicotine products and cigarettes; authorizing a fee; creating offenses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 90 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to eligibility for benefits under the Texas women's health program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 91 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 254 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 390 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 416 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to information regarding the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 465 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 468 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to contraception.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 502 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 566 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at off-campus school-sanctioned events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 600 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to child protective services and employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 608 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to vaccines authorized under the adult safety net vaccination program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 614 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to establishing an advance directive registry.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an alcohol awareness program or drug education program for certain minors convicted of or adjudicated to have engaged in, or placed on deferred disposition or community supervision for, certain drug or alcohol related offenses; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 646 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to regulation of vapor products and cigarettes; creating offenses; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by the holder of a concealed handgun license on hospital or nursing home premises; authorizing a penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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 755 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 756 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 764 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the use, collection, and security of health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
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 869 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 942 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; transferring enforcement of certain reporting requirements, including the imposition of criminal, civil, and administrative penalties, from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; reenacting a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
HB 984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment by the Department of State Health Services of a program for the transfer of certain unused drugs to public hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1038 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to premium payment assistance for insurance coverage for hemophilia medical treatment.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1063 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to state assistance to certain counties for indigent burial costs.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of the Transportation Safety and Access Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation
Postponed
HB 1145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an information clearinghouse to facilitate embryo adoption and the provision by physicians of embryo adoption information to certain patients.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1172 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to creating a program to recognize before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1282 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a human papillomavirus-associated cancer strategic plan developed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1319 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to use of health information technology in this state; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1393 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the establishment of a home and community-based services program under Medicaid for certain persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the funding of emergency medical services and trauma care.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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 1648 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1670 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1674 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a physician counseling requirement for persons claiming an immunization exemption on the basis of conscience, including a religious belief.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1724 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1846 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan LewisSponsor: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to public comments on federal grants and contracts related to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1873 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a pilot project to evaluate the use of self-directed mental health services in the integrated Medicaid managed care system.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the requirements and protocols for the use of nighttime triage equipment by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the funding of certain emergency medical services, trauma facilities, and trauma care systems.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2023 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a forensic director responsible for statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the delivery of mental health services and supports under a system of care framework to minors who have or are at risk of developing a serious emotional disturbance or who are at risk of being removed from the minor's home.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 2058 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2131 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence to achieve healthy fetal outcomes in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2171 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to information maintained in the immunization registry with the consent of an individual after the individual becomes an adult.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2174 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to testing for and education about congenital cytomegalovirus in infants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2220 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2240 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the public's ability to access certain documents relating to a hospital inspection, survey, or investigation conducted by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2271 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2321 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of vapor products; authorizing a fee; creating offenses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2474 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health 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 2513 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the provision of automatic location identification and automatic tier two facility identification as part of the 9-1-1 system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2574 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to increasing awareness of the danger of heatstroke for a child left unattended in a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2600 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of food production and sales operations by a home food processor; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee and an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2683 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reporting of physical assaults against certain direct care personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 2752 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a chronic respiratory disease state strategic plan developed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2770 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property owned or leased by the state.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2831 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2835 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan LewisSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the name of the program serving certain persons with special health care needs and prioritizing services provided under the program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2847 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools; providing immunity.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2902 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to studies and reports on immunization exemptions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2907 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to allowing deferred adjudication community supervision for first-time offenders charged with certain intoxication offenses, requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of or placement on deferred adjudication for certain intoxication offenses, and authorizing ethyl alcohol monitoring as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses; imposing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2950 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2952 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3294 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3474 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to issues affecting counties and other governmental entities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate discharges conferees
HB 3499 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3820 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to safe patient handling practices at hospitals and nursing homes; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3952 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating and affecting criminal offenses, and authorizing fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants; requiring an occupational license; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3994 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 4110 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the certification of alcohol awareness programs required for minors convicted of or receiving deferred disposition for certain alcohol offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
SB 29 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 54 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 66 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public school and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 87 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 97 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
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 208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
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 277 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to certain health-related and other task forces and advisory committees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 355 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to control measures for an individual exposed to a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 373 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 388 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Suicide Prevention.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 412 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
SB 528 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; transferring enforcement of certain reporting requirements, including the imposition of criminal, civil, and administrative penalties, from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the control of infectious diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to epidemiological reports and immunization exemption data and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 707 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to access to certain preventive health and family planning services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 746 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; amending provisions subject to criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 791 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to education about congenital cytomegalovirus in infants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 831 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 983 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to restrictions on the assessment of the fee charged for issuance of certain birth records.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1070 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to allowing certain defendants to successfully complete education at a substance abuse treatment facility in lieu of attending an education program; changing required conditions of community supervision for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1128 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to certain diagnostic testing during pregnancy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1243 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1304 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
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 1507 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services, including the appointment of a forensic director.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1574 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites and to visa waivers for certain physicians.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1662 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring the registration of medical laboratory science professionals; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1701 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a human papillomavirus-associated cancer strategic plan developed by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1727 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1836 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a chronic respiratory disease state strategic plan developed by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1899 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of licensed dyslexia practitioners and licensed dyslexia therapists to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 15 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 39 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 46 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 128 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 182 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 184 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana or a synthetic cannabinoid by certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 197 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an obesity and wellness information portal on the comptroller's Internet website.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 245 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the authority of emergency room physicians and certain certified emergency medical services professionals to hold a person believed to have a mental illness; establishing mental health crisis intervention certification for certain emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 249 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 337 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 369 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 392 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to newborn screening for congenital heart defects.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 400 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 446 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 486 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 499 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the child health plan program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 595 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain health programs and councils.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 617 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 631 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to establishing an advance directive registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 638 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the feasibility of requiring dental examinations for certain public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 673 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 740 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease and other disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 771 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to information maintained in the immunization registry after an individual becomes an adult.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 772 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 858 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.
House: Environmental Regulation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 871 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to certain requirements before completing mold remediation work.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 975 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the requirements for obtaining an emergency medical services provider license.
Filed
HB 984 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain information required to be provided to an applicant for a marriage license.
House: Technology Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to public notice by the Parks and Wildlife Department of consumption advisories for mercury contamination in certain aquatic and terrestrial animals, including fish, crustaceans, and molluscan shellfish.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1020 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the certification of alcohol awareness programs required for minors convicted of or receiving deferred disposition for certain alcohol offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1045 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to establishing a task force to design cultural competence education requirements for certain health education programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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 1081 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1085 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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 1191 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain information about housing for persons with mental illness provided through the Texas Information and Referral Network Internet site.
House: Technology Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1270 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain unclaimed lottery prize money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1342 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the requirements for obtaining an emergency medical services provider license.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1376 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to advertising by certain facilities that provide emergency services; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1392 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to information provided by the Department of State Health Services on food regulation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1393 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the use of a home by food production and sales operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1394 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, SusanSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the sunset review of certain powers and duties performed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1417 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1443 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed lottery prize money to fund the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berth of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1444 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1464 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1507 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the minimum standards for birthing centers and certain health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1515 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses and personal identification cards by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the authority of a county to provide driver's licenses and other identification certificate services.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1690 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to measures to prevent or control the entry into or spread in this state of certain communicable diseases; providing a penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1704 83-0 (2013)
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 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 1889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to withdrawal of certain life-sustaining treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2027 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2128 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the designation of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2129 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services programs and services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2161 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to eligibility for benefits under the Texas women's health program operated by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 2308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to facility reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2309 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for abortions performed at an abortion facility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2349 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a jail-based restoration of competency pilot program.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2392 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2401 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the provision of community-based services to individuals who have or may have mental illness.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2426 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to certification and recertification requirements and adoption of statewide certification examinations for emergency services personnel.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2533 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to coverage for and access to hemophilia medical treatment.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
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 2709 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2887 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives by entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2981 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the procedures and duties of animal shelters and rescue organizations; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid managed care pilot programs for contracts with provider-directed managed care organizations, including organizations that delegate to health care collaboratives, and to the establishment of those collaboratives.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3230 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3247 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3252 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the confidentiality of birth and death records.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3257 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3283 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals and reported to certain health professional licensing boards.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3299 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a study regarding the provision of the drug palivizumab through the Medicaid vendor drug program to premature newborns.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3327 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a list of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs that may be selected for implementation by public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3427 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the transport of a mental health patient who is not a resident of this state.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3516 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a statewide system for the response to and treatment of certain types of heart attacks.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3528 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3534 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3543 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3556 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of emergency medical services providers and a moratorium on the issuance of emergency medical services provider licenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to animal shelters.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
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 3684 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Texas System of Care and the development of local mental health systems of care for certain children.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3715 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions related to the Medicaid program.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3741 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to an education program for firearms sellers regarding mental health and immunity from civil liability for certain actions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3745 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the standards of medical information provided in the informational materials developed by the Department of State Health Services provided to a woman who is considering having an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3749 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the guidelines for animal shelters.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3819 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to the judicial procedure required before an abortion may be performed on a minor without notification to and consent of a parent or guardian.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3824 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the operation, powers, and regulations of, and management of the functions, of the Department of State Health Services, the collection information by the department and the application of the open records law to that information, and the implementation of related advisory committee recommendations to protect the public.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 74 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Designating November as COPD Awareness Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2013, and directing the Texas Department of State Health Services to include COPD as a chronic health condition in their public awareness and educational efforts.
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 37 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 40 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 86 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 126 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the creation of certain funding formulas and policies and to certain public health evaluations by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection and care of persons who are elderly or disabled or who are children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 153 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the amounts of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain health facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 253 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to newborn screening for congenital heart defects.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 294 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 303 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 360 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 379 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to information for prevention of sudden cardiac arrest affecting public school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 421 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Texas System of Care and the development of local mental health systems of care for certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 480 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the formation of a civil union between persons of the same sex; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 492 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 495 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 524 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to municipal swimming pool requirements for certain dwellings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 791 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities and radioactive substances.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Returned to committee
SB 807 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the authority of the Department of State Health Services to admit certain nonresident tuberculosis patients to a state chest hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 826 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to notification regarding the anticipated release of a potential predator from civil commitment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 831 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a list of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs that may be selected for implementation by public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 846 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 898 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 924 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to strategic plans to address hunger, food, nutrition, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 944 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to criminal history record checks for certain employees of facilities licensed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 955 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the training of certain persons in mental health first aid and assistance, the funding of mental health first aid and assistance training, and the liability of certain persons providing assistance to persons experiencing a mental health crisis.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1057 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services health or mental health benefits, services, and assistance.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1112 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1177 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the development of a statewide ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction system of care plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to licensing requirements of newly constructed assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1185 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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 1346 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishing a task force to design cultural competence education requirements for certain health education programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1463 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain contracts for Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1475 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to a jail-based restoration of competency pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1499 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to establishing a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1528 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions related to the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1535 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1617 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to providing loan repayment assistance for physicians providing services to certain patients.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1706 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to mental health in juvenile cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certification and recertification requirements for emergency services personnel.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1766 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the criteria and requirements for the closure, consolidation, or consolidation plan of state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1767 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the authorization for and imposition of hospital assessments by hospital districts.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1768 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the authorization for and imposition of hospital assessments by counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the establishment of community collaboratives by local entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1809 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the establishment of a statewide system for the response to and treatment of certain types of heart attacks.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1860 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Lavender, George
Relating to the transport of a mental health patient who is not a resident of this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SCR 26 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Davis, John
Designating November as COPD Awareness Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2013, and directing the Texas Department of State Health Services to include COPD as a chronic health condition in their public awareness and educational efforts.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 68 83-1 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and voluntary and informed consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 80 83-1 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to reporting requirements regarding the provision of an abortion or treatment for complications resulting from the provision of an abortion; creating criminal offenses; providing penalties; imposing a fee.
Filed
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
SB 13 83-1 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
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
HB 26 83-2 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and voluntary and informed consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 51 83-2 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to human sexuality and health, including the regulation of abortion; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 34 83-2 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
Filed
SB 20 83-3 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals.
Filed
HB 15 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 35 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 54 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 89 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to a drug donation program.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 167 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard PenaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 236 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the sex offender civil commitment program and to the creation of a state agency to perform the functions relating to the sex offender civil commitment program that are currently performed by the Council on Sex Offender Treatment.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 325 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to providing access to an ultrasound before an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 396 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services and access to certain confidential patient information within the department.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 411 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain newborn and infant screening and follow-up services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 574 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 639 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to school district policies for the care of students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 655 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 670 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Postponed
HB 727 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary statewide diabetes mellitus registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 853 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 898 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements relating to the issuance of a marriage license or the recording of a declaration of informal marriage and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1009 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to procedures for obtaining informed consent before certain postmortem examinations or autopsies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 1108 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a review board to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1137 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the transmission of records regarding over-the-counter sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and norpseudoephedrine and a person's civil liability for certain acts arising from the sale of those products.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1181 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to abolishing the Texas Department of Rural Affairs and transferring its functions to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Department of State Health Services, and Department of Agriculture.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1182 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the eligibility of federally qualified health centers for certain grants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1290 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food safety.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1386 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the public health threat presented by youth suicide and the qualification of certain persons serving as marriage and family therapists in school districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1468 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the child health plan program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1476 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the grounds for revocation of an emergency medical services personnel certification.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1602 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements regarding the provision of an abortion or treatment for complications resulting from the provision of an abortion; creating criminal offenses; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1621 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the licensing and regulation of diagnostic imaging facilities and fluoroscopy-guided pain management procedure centers; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1719 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of health care interpreters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1783 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to creating a portal on the comptroller's Internet website related to obesity and wellness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1809 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the registration of diagnostic imaging equipment, the accreditation of diagnostic imaging facilities, and the regulation of diagnostic imaging providers; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1848 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the use of environmentally sensitive cleaning products in primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1875 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the repeal of certain health programs, task forces, and councils, to the review of certain health programs, councils, centers, and divisions under the Texas Sunset Act, and to the transfer of certain functions to the Department of State Health Services; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1929 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1930 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the membership and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1996 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the licensure of a person practicing muscle activation techniques; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2084 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of small food production and sales operations.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to funding for inspection of meat and poultry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2301 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2312 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a sickle cell disease program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2343 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of Asher's Law, the public health threat presented by youth suicide and to the prevention of associated discrimination, harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2369 82-0 (2011)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the accreditation of training programs and examinations for certain emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2392 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to ambulatory surgical centers and to the provision of services at those centers by certain designated physician groups.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 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 2459 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to health care information submitted to the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2505 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a task force on lowering the incidence of premature births and improving the care of premature infants.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2515 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to patient safety plans for certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2536 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission and the residential placement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2555 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2602 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and the enforcement and uses of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2610 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to facilitating access to certain public assistance benefits programs and health care providers and services through a community-based navigator program and through promotoras and community health workers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2648 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the reestablishment of the Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2674 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2682 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requiring upholstered furniture sold in this state to be made with filling that is burn resistant to an open flame; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2828 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
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 2904 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 2940 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the form of death certificates and fetal death certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3042 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an instant-ticket lottery game with revenue dedicated to providing grants for breast cancer research, education, and patient treatment and support.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3145 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of chemical dependency counselors.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3195 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3368 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the accreditation of education or training programs for food service industry employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3372 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to rainwater harvesting systems that are connected to public water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3451 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to improving nutrition and health outcomes among recipients of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3471 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the feasibility of requiring dental examinations for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3490 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the discharge of certain patients from a hospital; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3493 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the creation of the employee wellness program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3536 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3629 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to abolishing the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and transferring its powers and duties to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Department of State Health Services.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3748 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to creating the division of forensic services; abolishing the Texas Forensic Science Commission and transferring certain duties of the commission and the Department of Public Safety to the division of forensic services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3800 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the licensing and regulation of professional fitness trainers; providing a penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HCR 69 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Department of State Health Services Laboratory Services Section building in Austin in honor of former state representative Dr. Bob Glaze.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 8 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to improving the quality and efficiency of health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
SB 27 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 56 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the inclusion and exclusion of certain information as part of the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 57 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of post-acute care acquired brain injury rehabilitation facilities; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 71 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to certain reports submitted and analyses conducted regarding health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 80 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to public health laboratories administered by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 156 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services and access to certain confidential patient information within the department, including data and confidential patient information concerning bleeding and clotting disorders, and other issues related to bleeding and clotting disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 166 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the sex offender civil commitment program and to the creation of a state agency to perform the functions relating to the sex offender civil commitment program that are currently performed by the Council on Sex Offender Treatment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 171 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 229 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to newborn hearing screenings and hearing services for certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reestablishment of the Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 344 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to municipal civil service for firefighters and police officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 355 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 401 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the licensing and regulation of diagnostic imaging facilities and fluoroscopy-guided pain management procedure centers; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 420 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 507 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of newborn screening information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 510 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a voluntary statewide diabetes mellitus registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 571 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to efficiencies and cost-savings in the health and human services agencies and other related regulatory agencies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Medicaid by Chair
SB 614 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission and the residential placement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 620 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 652 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 751 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the regulation of catfish and other siluriform fish intended for human consumption; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 771 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to swimming pool safety alarms for certain single-family homes; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 805 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory science professionals; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 848 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to ambulatory surgical centers and to the provision of services at those centers by certain designated physician groups.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 901 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to approval from the Department of State Health Services for disposal of ambulances purchased with certain grant funds.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 969 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee within the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1050 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the collection of certain information on a birth certificate.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1154 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to a task force for the development of a strategy to reduce child abuse and neglect and improve child welfare.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: 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 1183 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1265 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the accreditation of paramedic training programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1344 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed state lottery prize money to support education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1447 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of chemical dependency counselors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1449 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to an alternative method of satisfying certain licensing requirements for chemical dependency treatment facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1454 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the membership and duties of the interagency obesity council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 7 82-1 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the administration, quality, and efficiency of health care, health and human services, and health benefits programs in this state.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 35 82-1 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax, to the use of revenue from the tax, and to the enforcement of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 46 82-1 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to reducing state Medicaid and other health care costs by prohibiting smoking in certain public places; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 53 82-1 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 56 82-1 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 68 82-1 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HCR 25 82-1 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 7.
Signed by the Governor
SB 7 82-1 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the administration, quality, and efficiency of health care, health and human services, and health benefits programs in this state; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 28 82-1 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to reducing state Medicaid and other health care costs by prohibiting smoking in certain public places; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 35 82-1 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
Filed
SCR 4 82-1 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 7.
Filed
HB 5 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 89 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 217 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of unsafe children's products in certain nonresidential child-care facilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 281 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to grants for school-based health centers and reports submitted by those centers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 448 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, ChuckSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to requiring the Department of State Health Services to implement a provider choice system for certain vaccines.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 449 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of laser hair removal facilities; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 461 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 506 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment and implementation of a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 591 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to staffing, overtime, and other employment protections for nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the qualifications of surgical technologists; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 814 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the registration and regulation of certain collection facilities and certified collectors that provide collection services in this state; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1093 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to oversight of regional poison control centers and the poison control network.
House: Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
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 1232 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to establishing a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1240 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to information required to be provided to parents of an infant.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1244 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula
Relating to a provisional license for convalescent and nursing home facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 1363 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the diabetes mellitus registry pilot program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1489 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the practice of nursing; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1523 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of foods containing trans fat.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1672 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to newborn screening.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1678 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the Hill Country local mental health authority crisis stabilization unit.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1795 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to newborn screening and the creation of the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1828 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to information submitted to, maintained in, and released from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1831 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 1876 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to creating the health care access fund to recruit health care providers in health professional shortage areas and to support federally-qualified health centers and to using for those purposes revenue from a tax imposed on certain tobacco products.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1879 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1884 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the conveyance of certain state real property from the Department of State Health Services to Hidalgo County for the provision of outpatient health care services or another public purpose.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1948 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al.
Relating to a public health extension service pilot program.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2029 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the establishment of a laser and intense pulsed light device registry; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 2159 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to a study regarding the health and safety issues posed by uncovered ditches that abut surface streets.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 2217 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to establish a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley region of the state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2294 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the establishment of the undiagnosed disease registry.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2362 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to an electronic diagnostic database for rural physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2382 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to information submitted to and maintained in the immunization registry after an individual becomes an adult.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2383 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2562 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to insurance premium payment assistance for certain persons who have hemophilia and are unable to pay the entire cost of treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2599 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the registration of diagnostic imaging equipment, the accreditation of diagnostic imaging facilities, and the regulation of diagnostic imaging providers; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2621 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to requiring an assessment by health care providers of the risk of lead poisoning of certain children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2627 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the provision of private duty nursing and therapy services under the Medicaid program in accordance with authorization by a licensed nurse practitioner or a physician assistant.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2677 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the amendment of a birth certificate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 2715 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to grants for school-based health centers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2740 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, ValindaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth camps.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2917 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to authorizing the Department of State Health Services to obtain criminal history record information for certain applicants for employment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2968 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent for an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2971 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to licensing of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3066 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to access to certain confidential patient information within the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3084 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol
Relating to the penalty for a false report or a failure to report in connection with certain recordkeeping requirements under the jurisdiction of the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3099 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the reporting of preventable adverse events and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers; providing an administrative penalty.
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 3219 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the creation and operation of a council to increase state efforts to offer service-enriched housing through increased coordination of housing and health services.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3473 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to charity care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3694 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the storage, maintenance, and distribution of mammography medical records.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3737 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to criminal history checks for employees of, and applicants for employment at, special care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3796 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to informed and voluntary consent for an abortion and the collection and reporting of information related to the performance of an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3804 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the form of death certificates and fetal death certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 4087 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the establishment of an ultrasound machine registry; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4173 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to providing outreach and behavioral health services to certain military service veterans and their families and providing for the creation of clinical practice guidelines.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4278 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the child health plan program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4297 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4396 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to setting a prudent uniform standard for the retail display of aerosol paint; and providing for the collection and distribution of a surcharge on such paint for purpose of preventing graffiti vandalism and repairing damage there from.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4506 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the screening of newborns for sickle-cell trait and other disorders by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4507 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to reporting by the Department of State Health Services regarding services provided at school-based health centers.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 4571 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a statewide electronic health records bank.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4586 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority and prescribing limitations regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 4688 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation who reside in a state developmental center.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4691 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the protection and care of individuals requiring long term care services and supports.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HCR 88 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Directing the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Education Agency to educate parents of adolescent Texans regarding the importance of adolescents' receiving regular physical exams and updated immunizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 255 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Approving the system-wide settlement agreement with the United State Department of Justice resolving certain investigations of state mental retardation facilities.
House: Human Services
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
HCR 292 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2559.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 7 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 7 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care and care management provided through health care facilities and through the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to improve health outcomes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 40 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to surveys of certain premises at which home and community-based services providers provide services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 75 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a disaster and emergency education program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 84 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to establishment of a suicide prevention program for public high schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 85 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to establishment of a suicide prevention pilot program for public high schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 95 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to prohibiting the use of unsafe children's products in certain nonresidential child-care facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 135 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation and publication of cancer incidence maps by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 151 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the disclosure of certain expenditures by prescription drug manufacturers; imposing a penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 278 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to appropriations to the Department of State Health Services for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 345 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to screening health care personnel of home and community support services agencies for tuberculosis.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 346 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to information submitted to and maintained in the immunization registry after an individual becomes an adult.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 347 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 424 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program and study.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 476 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to staffing, overtime, and other employment protections for nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 479 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to requiring the Department of State Health Services to implement a provider choice system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 494 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to making an appropriation to the Department of State Health Services to be used in connection with the reporting of health care-associated infections at certain health care facilities and the creation of an advisory panel.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 525 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to certain qualified alien physicians practicing medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
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 544 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 553 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain economic benefits provided to health professionals in the marketing of prescription drugs, medical devices, and medical supplies; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation and to certain legal protections for individuals with disabilities; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 703 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the provision of a certified copy of a birth certificate for certain minors receiving services from the Department of Family and Protective Services and to the amendment of birth and death certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 775 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of clinical laboratory science professionals; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 821 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 870 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to the duties of the interagency obesity council and the Department of Agriculture relating to health, wellness, and prevention of obesity and to the establishment of an obesity prevention pilot program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1000 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the practice of nursing; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1054 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the Hill Country local mental health authority crisis stabilization unit.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1082 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the storage, maintenance, and distribution of mammography medical records.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1083 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to access to certain confidential patient information within the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1092 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the screening of newborns for sickle-cell trait and other disorders by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1138 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to regional poison control centers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
