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HB 1570	88-0 (2023)	Author: Holland, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: State Affairs	Considered in Calendars	\| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| OFFICIAL COTTON GROWERS' BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION FOUNDATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset--Recommended Reviews \| Sunset--Review Procedures \| TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 4123	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Courts--Appellate \| Courts--Personnel \| CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION \| FIRE MARSHAL \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GUARDIANS & WARDS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Nursing Homes \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PSYCHOLOGISTS \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS \| REAL ESTATE BROKERS \| REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUPREME COURT \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| VOLUNTEERS
SB 1659	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Holland, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| CREDIT UNION COMMISSION \| CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| OFFICIAL COTTON GROWERS' BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION FOUNDATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Recommended Reviews \| Sunset--Review Procedures \| TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1785	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Courts--Appellate \| Courts--Personnel \| CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION \| FIRE MARSHAL \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GUARDIANS & WARDS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Nursing Homes \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS \| PSYCHOLOGISTS \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS \| REAL ESTATE BROKERS \| REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUPREME COURT \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| VOLUNTEERS
HB 2340	87-0 (2021)	Author: Klick, Stephanie \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 4362	87-0 (2021)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain health professions; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY \| Health Care Providers \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 993	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al. Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1857	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to the issuance of temporary licenses for certain out-of-state health care practitioners for a charitable purpose.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| Health Care Providers \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 1798	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.	House: Public Health	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3505	86-0 (2019)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary	Relating to the authority of the Texas Optometry Board.	House: Public Health	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1223	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2933	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Military & Veterans \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS \| VOLUNTEERS
HB 3012	85-0 (2017)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee	\| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3710	85-0 (2017)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to the comanagement of glaucoma by ophthalmologists and therapeutic optometrists and the establishment of a comanagement registry.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee	\| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHYSICIANS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 122	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don	Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Optometry Board.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPETITIVE BIDDING \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Open Meetings \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 314	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/17	\| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1483	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al.	Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.	House: Public Health	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Health Care Providers \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS \| PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS \| PHYSICIANS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 195	84-0 (2015)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Crownover, Myra	Relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances, access to information about those prescriptions, and the duties of prescribers and other entities registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration; authorizing fees.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	See remarks for effective date	\| Crimes--Drugs \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 588	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| Health Care Providers \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHYSICIANS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 713	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to the dispensing of pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic purpose by physicians and therapeutic optometrists.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Health Care Providers \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS \| PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PHYSICIANS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 2627	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zedler, Bill Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the issuance of remedial plans to resolve complaints filed with the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a fee.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 1190	82-0 (2011)	Author: Christian, Wayne	Relating to the continuing education requirements for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
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	\| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC \| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE \| ATHLETIC TRAINERS, ADVISORY BOARD OF \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| BOND REVIEW BOARD \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS \| DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON \| JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| MIDWIFERY BOARD, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| SCHOOL LAND BOARD \| SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 3426	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to the creation of the Texas Department of Health Professions to regulate certain health professions, the transfer of certain powers and duties to the department, and the abolishment of certain state agencies and other licensing entities.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| Health Care Providers \| HEALTH PROFESSIONS BOARD \| HEALTH PROFESSIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS \| PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1179	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC \| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE \| ATHLETIC TRAINERS, ADVISORY BOARD OF \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| BOND REVIEW BOARD \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS \| DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON \| JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| MIDWIFERY BOARD, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| REHABILITATION COMMISSION \| SCHOOL LAND BOARD \| SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 1785	82-0 (2011)	Author: Patrick, Dan	Relating to the creation of the Texas Department of Health Professions to regulate certain health professions, the transfer of certain powers and duties to the department, and the abolishment of certain state agencies and other licensing entities.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| Health Care Providers \| HEALTH PROFESSIONS BOARD \| HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL \| HEALTH PROFESSIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS \| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 675	81-0 (2009)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to a retired status license for an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist practicing voluntary charity care.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Health Care Providers \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 3981	81-0 (2009)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the composition of the Texas Optometry Board.	House: Public Health	Scheduled for public hearing on . . .	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| PHYSICIANS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 1565	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the administration of immunizations and vaccinations by therapeutic optometrists.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| IMMUNIZATIONS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1025	79-0 (2005)	Author: Solomons, Burt Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Optometry Board and to contact lens prescriptions and the dispensing of contact lenses.	House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/05	\| CONTACT LENSES \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 404	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Optometry Board and to contact lens prescriptions and the dispensing of contact lenses.	Senate: Government Organization	Referred to Government Organization	\| CONTACT LENSES \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 211	78-0 (2003)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of chiropractors, optometrists, and therapeutic optometrists.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/03	\| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Open Records \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 2262	77-0 (2001)	Author: Danburg, Debra \| et. al. Sponsor: Madla, Frank	Relating to the requirements for membership on the governing board of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 3369	77-0 (2001)	Author: Maxey, Glen	Relating to the study and adoption of rules by the Texas Optometry Board.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| EYECARE & VISION \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| STATE AGENCIES' RULES \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 3599	77-0 (2001)	Author: Capelo, Jaime	Relating to application of the Sunset Act to the Texas Optometry Board.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 1479	73-0 (1993)	Author: Cain, David \| et. al. Sponsor: Parker, Carl	Relating to the regulation of optometry and to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; providing penalties.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/93	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 1063	73-0 (1993)	Author: Parker, Carl	Relating to the regulation of optometry and to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; providing penalties.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 501	68-0 (1983)	Author: Traeger, John Sponsor: Madla, Frank	Making an appropriation to the Texas Optometry Board to pay the per diem and travel expenses of board members and staff.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| State Finances--Appropriations \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 470	67-0 (1981)	Author: Ceverha, Bill	Relating to continuation of the Texas Optometry Board and regulation of optometrists.	House: Government Organization	Subcommittee laid on table subject to call	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 1557	67-0 (1981)	Author: Coody, Bill	Relating to continuation of the Texas Optometry Board and regulation of optometrists.	House: Government Organization	Referred to subcommittee	\| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 109	67-0 (1981)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd Sponsor: Coody, Bill	Relating to the continuation of the Texas Optometry Board and regulation and licensing of optometrists; prohibiting certain relationships and dealings between manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers of opthalmic goods and optometrists; making certain exemptions; provding for enforcement procedures and civil penalties and giving certain rights and remedies to persons injured by violations.	House: Government Organization Senate: Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 972	62-0 (1971)	Author: Brooks, Chet Sponsor: Swanson, Bill T.	Relating to the transfer of all funds left in any private financial institution by the Texas State Board of Examiners in Optometry to the Texas Optometry Board.			\| EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 781	61-0 (1969)	Author: Strong, Jack B. \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of optometry and ophthalmic dispensing and related activities; regulating optometrists, dispensing opticians and the sale and advertising of optical products; creating the Texas Optometry Board and prescribing its membership, organization, powers, duties, and functions; abolishing the Texas State Board of Examiners in Optometry, etc.			\| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS \| OPTOMETRY ACT, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SCR 88	61-0 (1969)	Author: Strong, Jack B.	Recalling S.B. No. 781 from the House of Representatives and directing the Senate Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk to make certain corrections.			\| Resolutions--Recall \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD

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