HB 1726 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to rules regarding the provision by a health professional of a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| DENTAL SERVICES | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3524 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth appointments with an originating site or distant site located outside this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| DENTAL SERVICES | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | TELEMEDICINE
HB 4562 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to repealing certain provisions relating to dental support organizations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Corporations & Associations | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 724 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1043 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1178 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1854 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to optional group benefits for dental and vision care under the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| DENTAL SERVICES | EYECARE & VISION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to medical or dental billing services.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Taxation--Sales
HB 1629 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to improvements to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual designed to prevent fraud, waste, or abuse in the provision of Medicaid dental services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2056 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2755 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 488 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 951 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to improvements to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual designed to prevent fraud, waste, or abuse in the provision of Medicaid dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions related to health and human services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1647 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the development of a dental services benefit under Medicaid for adult recipients with disabilities and a pilot program to provide those services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1862 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DENTAL SERVICES | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
HB 2486 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| DENTAL SERVICES | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
HB 4530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a review of Medicaid dental services provided to children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MEDICAID
SB 556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 814 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the regulation of equine dentistry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | DENTAL SERVICES | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
SB 1263 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain Medicaid recipients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DENTAL SERVICES | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
HB 2558 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to capitation payments under a contract with a health maintenance organization for the provision of dental care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4092 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
SB 1565 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the procedure for ordering medical or dental services for certain persons admitted to or committed to care at certain state facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1409 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental hygienists, and dentists in this state.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2330 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3024 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 571 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental hygienists, and dentists in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 960 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1349 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| DENTAL SERVICES | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1395 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, SusanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the exemption of registered dental laboratories from certain distributing and manufacturing licensing requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1480 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry, including the regulation of dental service organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2428 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a prohibition on delivering dental services under the Medicaid program and the child health plan program through a managed care model or arrangement in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CAMERON COUNTY | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIDALGO COUNTY | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 2919 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of orthodontic services under the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | RURAL HEALTH CARE
SB 151 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry, including the regulation of dental service organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 774 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 796 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to consent before a dentist or dental hygienist may clean teeth without performing an x-ray.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1248 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain dental services to children at certain schools under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1777 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 3221 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DENTAL SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 3637 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the regulation of equine dental technicians; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | DENTAL SERVICES | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 120 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 168 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2611 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to establishing an interim committee to study the provision of dental services to certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DENTAL SERVICES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Interim Studies | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 536 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1048 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| DENTAL SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2076 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to health insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2135 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the use of certain terms to describe benefits for dental care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2511 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a dental services voucher pilot program in border-region counties.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
| BORDER | DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2707 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the development and implementation of a plan to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for dental services.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3898 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the development and implementation of a plan to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for dental services.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 451 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring dental support for a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 682 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER | DENTAL SERVICES | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2398 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to payment by health benefit plans for certain dental care services.
House: Insurance
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2739 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to vision and dental benefits provided under the state child health plan.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | DENTAL SERVICES | EYECARE & VISION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services
HB 2849 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring dental support for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2874 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to regional and state dental services advisory committees under the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3003 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to prescribe and administer fluoride varnish.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3027 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3271 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Bill
Relating to the provision of dental care benefits in certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3336 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to dental hygiene services or procedures provided under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 726 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to administer fluoride varnish.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 814 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | DENTAL SERVICES | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1163 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1973 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring dental support for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2715 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to dental hygiene services or procedures provided under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3193 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the delegation of certain acts by dentists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1571 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories and dental technicians.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 479 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to providing dental services to certain recipients of medical assistance.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Nursing Homes
HB 1153 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to providing dental services to certain recipients of medical assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Nursing Homes
HB 1228 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to dental services provided under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1556 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to insurance coverage for certain dental procedures.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2614 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| BORDER | DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care
HB 3507 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the regulation of dentistry and the provision of dental services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 34 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing dental services to certain recipients of medical assistance.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes
SB 789 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and reimbursement of telemedicine medical services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--General | DENTAL SERVICES | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1411 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to dental services provided under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 94 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to insurance coverage for certain dental procedures.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 2340 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to provision of dental insurance benefits through a preferred provider benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 2633 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the confidentiality of dental patient records.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | MEDICAL RECORDS | RIGHT OF PRIVACY
HB 3533 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3534 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL HYGIENE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3636 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing dental services to certain recipients of medical assistance.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Nursing Homes
HCR 299 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Requesting a study of the extension of dental PPO benefits to all businesses without access to self-funded programs.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1200 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Requesting a study of the extension of dental PPO benefits to all businesses without access to self-funded programs.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 1084 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the assignment of benefits for dental care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 179 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the employment of a dentist by a nonprofit health organization that primarily provides services to individuals who have AIDS or the human immunodeficiency virus.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS | Health--AIDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1244 75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to providing fairness and choice to certain patients and providers under managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL PATIENT ASSURANCE ACT | DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1363 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to dental health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1378 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to a donated dental services program for certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3183 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Relating to dental procedures involving a minor.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS | Minors | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3310 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to requiring health benefit plans to cover medically necessary dental work for children born with cleft palate.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Minors
HCR 296 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Directing the TDH to conduct a study relating to access to quality dental care by minors.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Interim Studies | Minors | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 464 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to providing fairness and choice to certain patients and providers under managed care health benefit plans.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| DENTAL PATIENT ASSURANCE ACT | DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 470 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to a donated dental services program for certain individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1194 74-0 (1995)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental provider organizations and dental provider plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| DENTAL PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION ACT, TEXAS | DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2898 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, JackSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the inspection and maintenance of dental X-ray equipment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General
HB 3219 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cook, John
Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HR 1086 74-0 (1995)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Urging dental provider organizations to follow certain guidelines.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SB 379 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental preferred provider organizations and dental preferred provider plans.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to special subcommittee
| DENTAL PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION ACT, TEXAS | DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 972 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the prohibition of certain dental referral services; providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1084 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Cook, John
Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SR 1267 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Urging dental provider organizations to follow certain guidelines.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 80 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to dental examinations and oral health care for residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Nursing Homes
HB 190 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to emergency dental care for elderly individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1117 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to dental care for long-term care patients.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Nursing Homes
HB 1880 73-0 (1993)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental referral plan organizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| DENTAL REFERRAL PLAN ORGANIZATION ACT, TEXAS | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2168 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to dental care pilot programs for certain underserved areas.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General
SB 230 73-0 (1993)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to providing oral health care to nursing home residents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Nursing Homes
SB 875 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental referral plan organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| DENTAL REFERRAL PLAN ORGANIZATION ACT, TEXAS | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 913 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the selection of health care providers.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1520 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental referral plans as defined in the Act; providing for the organization, management, duties, responsibilities, limitation on, and prohibited practices of dental referral plans; providing the standards for certification and operation; providing the power, duties, and responsibility of the Commissioner of Insurance; prohibiting certain practices and defining certain offenses as misdemeanors; providing enforcement procedures; stating the relationship of this Act to existing laws and persons or corporations operating pursuant to other laws; designating the law governing rehabilitation, liquidation, and conservation of an organization; providing for certain fees and authorizing certain taxes and establishing a maintenance fund; providing procedures for administrative and judicial appeals; and providing an effective date.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
| DENTAL REFERRAL PLAN ORGANIZATION ACT, TEXAS | DENTAL SERVICES | INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 205 72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the exemption of certain dental services from statutes regulating health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 848 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the sale of dental supplies to an unregistered dental laboratory; providing a penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 908 72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental referral plans.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| DENTAL REFERRAL PLAN ORGANIZATION ACT, TEXAS | DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1188 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the provision of dental services by a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1243 71-0 (1989)
Author: Park, CarolynSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the provision of services by dentists under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care--Indigent
SB 564 71-0 (1989)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the provision of dental services by a health maintenance organization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 694 71-0 (1989)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the provision of services by dentists under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care--Indigent
HB 244 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the provision of services relating to dental extractions and complications from extractions under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 256 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1581 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the establishment of a dental care advisory committee to advise the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council and to the abolition of the Texas Board of Health Dental Advisory Committee.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills
HB 1818 69-0 (1985)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to a program to furnish oral health services to eligible individuals.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACT, TEXAS
HB 1981 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the use of state facilities or equipment by a dental school faculty member.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL SERVICES | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
HB 2335 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the regulation of any type of dental health care plan or scheme and to dentists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 693 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the establishment of a dental care advisory committee by the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council and to the abolition of the Texas Board of Health Dental Advisory Committee.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills
SB 894 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to a program to furnish oral health services to eligible individuals and to the establishment of the Oral Health Improvement Services Program within the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACT, TEXAS
SB 1332 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the certification and regulation of prepaid dental plan organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1000 68-0 (1983)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to dental health service corporations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | DENTAL SERVICES
HB 1027 68-0 (1983)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the regulation of health insurance policies and employee benefit plans which provide benefits for dental care expenses as a result of an accident or sickness and providing the relationship of this Act to other laws.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1872 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to provision of dental coverage under the state employee uniform group insurance program.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
SB 165 68-0 (1983)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to regulation of dental health service corporations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | DENTAL SERVICES
SB 168 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the regulation of health insurance policies and employee benefit plans which provide benefits for dental care expenses as a result of an accident or sickness and providing the relationship of this Act to other laws.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 306 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a survey of state employees about their desires to have a dental insurance plan.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 548 67-0 (1981)
Author: Grubbs, Walter B.
Relating to permitting the Crippled Children's Division of the State Department of Health to approve qualified dentists to participation in the program.
House: Health Services
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Child Services
HB 1016 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the expenses of the members of the Texas Board of Health Dental Advisory Committee and providing necessary staff.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1283 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the exemption from regulation as unauthorized practitioners of dentistry of certain coaches who make impressions of teeth in order to make and fit mouthpieces.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| Amusements, Games, Sports | DENTAL SERVICES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1308 67-0 (1981)
Author: Clark, Jerry
Relating to the provision of dental care by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health Services
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| DENTAL SERVICES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1864 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to coverage for dental care under the state employees insurance program.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
SB 303 67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Clark, Jerry
Relating to permitting the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and its agents to obtain advice and consent for dental treatment of persons admitted or committed to it care.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
| DENTAL SERVICES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 424 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Grubbs, Walter B.
Relating to the authority of the Crippled Children's Division of the Texas Department of Health to procure dental service for eligible children.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Child Services
SB 625 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Nowlin, James
Relating to the expenses of the members of and adequate funding for the Texas Board of Health Dental Advisory Committee and duties of the committee.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 828 67-0 (1981)
Author: Andujar, BettySponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to provide a modified definition of a "crippled child" and to require the provision of dental services to be subject to certain program criteria.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Child Services
HB 860 66-0 (1979)
Author: Browder, JimSponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to reimbursement for dental services under certain health insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1324 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to creation, operation, and regulation of health maintenance organizations to provide dental care and services.
House: Health Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 321 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to reimbursement for dental services under certain health insurance policies.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 871 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to creation, operation, and regulation of health maintenance organizations to provide for dental care and services.
Senate: Human Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1222 66-0 (1979)
Author: Short, E.L.Sponsor: Grubbs, Walter B.
Relating to the creation of a dental advisory committee to make recommendations to the Texas Board of Health; making the committee subject to the Texas Sunset Act.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 677 63-0 (1973)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Providing for the regulation of the practice of dental technology.
House: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTAL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1971 | DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, STATE BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1427 63-0 (1973)
Author: Reyes, Ben T.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the fitting and dispensing dentures; providing penalties; providing for severability.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| DENTAL SERVICES | EXAMINERS IN THE FITTING & DISPENSING OF DENTURES, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1716 63-0 (1973)
Author: McDonald, Sr., T.H.
Relating to group dental care services; amending Section A, Article 2.01, Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, as amended (Article 1396-2.01, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), Section 11, Chapter 244, Acts of the 44th Legislature, Regular Session, 1935, as amended (Article 4551b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and Article 753, Penal Code of Texas, 1925, as amended; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Resources Senate: Administration
Reported favorably
| Corporations & Associations | DENTAL SERVICES
HR 142 63-0 (1973)
Author: Green, Forrest
Requesting the State Affairs Committee to study dispensing of dentures and other dental aids.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 323 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Providing for the regulation of the practice of dental technology.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTAL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1971 | DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 973 63-0 (1973)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: McDonald, Felix
Relating to and authorizing additional methods of providing group dental heath care; providing for repeal of conflicting laws; providing for severability.
House: Human Resources Senate: Administration
Sent to Calendar Committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 744 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to providing for the regulation of the practice of dental technology.
| DENTAL SERVICES | DENTAL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1971 | DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, STATE BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 316 57-0 (1961)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing for the incorporation of dental health service corporations under the Texas Nonprofit Act; adding an exception to the Dental Practice Act.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | DENTAL SERVICES
SB 268 56-0 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to defining the term dental technician and dental laboratory; providing for prescriptions by dentists and the inspection of such prescriptions and to clarify and further define the practice of dentistry.
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 476 56-0 (1959)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing for the incorporation of dental health service corporations.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | DENTAL SERVICES
SB 38 56-2 (1959)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the incorporation of Dental Health Service Corporations.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | DENTAL SERVICES
SB 2 56-3 (1959)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing for the incorporation of Dental Health Service Corporations.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | DENTAL SERVICES
HB 443 53-0 (1953)
Author: Burkett, Omar
Relating to authorizing and instructing the State Department of Public Welfare to contract with the University of Texas School of Dentistry for the making of dentures for old age pension recipients.
| Aging | DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 38 45-0 (1937)
Author: Stinson, Jeff D.
Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 43rd Legislature (R.S.); authorizing the Rehabilitation Division of the State Department of Education to take certain census and reports.
| DENTAL SERVICES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Human Services--Child Services
