HB 235 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 593 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the provision of direct patient care by physicians and health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 638 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MARY LOU'S LAW | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1050 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | Women
HB 1106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the training of and the provision of acupuncture services by an acudetox specialist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to continuing education in cultural competence and implicit bias for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to medical education coursework in cultural competence and implicit bias.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 1240 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 1340 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1532 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and to the abuse of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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 1686 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably as substituted
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1873 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to patients' rights, consumer protection, and directives for the provision of health care services; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Consumer Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 1998 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of physicians, the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board, and the administration of the Texas Physician Health Program; increasing a criminal penalty; imposing a surcharge.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 2080 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the authority of certain physicians and nurses to practice in this state.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT LICENSING ACT | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the licensing and regulation of associate physicians and the authority of an insured to select an associate physician under the insured's health insurance policy; requiring an occupational license.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2552 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 2556 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physician graduates and the authority of an insured to select a physician graduate under the insured's health insurance policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-sponsor authorized
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2651 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to required training and continuing education requirements for persons who provide medical care or other support to survivors of sexual assault.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2978 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health care practitioners regarding ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy-related medical emergencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS | Women
HB 2982 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the authorization of certain agreements between management services organizations and physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3032 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to periods of detention following arrest and increasing the criminal penalties for violation of certain court orders and conditions of bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | Family--Family Violence | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain medical treatment to a pregnant woman by a physician or health care provider.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3139 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the enforceability of covenants not to compete against physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3228 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the renewal of a physician's registration permit.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3251 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an alternate board certification to signify accreditation within a given specialty in this state and medical care provided at certain health care facilities by physicians with an alternate board certification.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain other health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Labor--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3567 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the renewal of a physician's registration permit and the delegation by a physician of certain medical acts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3923 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to a review of physician licensing standards of other countries.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Interim Studies | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: 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
HB 4326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the direction of utilization review by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4341 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to promoting, prescribing, administering, or dispensing prescription drugs for off-label use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 4343 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4350 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to prohibited health care discrimination based on vaccination status.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 4400 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a cardiac arrest registry for information on the incidence and causes of cardiac arrest among certain persons; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
HB 4754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for and prohibitions on gender transitioning procedures and treatments provided to certain individuals; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS MILLSTONE ACT
HB 4867 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to health care transparency, including advertising, identification, and notice requirements for certain health facilities and health professionals; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVERTISING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 5074 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the issuance of a license to practice medicine to certain applicants licensed or educated in a foreign country.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 14 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 160 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the furnishing by pharmacists and dispensing by physicians of certain medications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 250 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 389 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to information requested from the Texas Medical Board by a member, committee, or agency of the legislature.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 415 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 426 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to patient access to prescription drugs for off-label use for COVID-19 treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RIGHT TO TREAT ACT
SB 513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the verification of the accuracy of an application for a license to practice medicine in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 514 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to investigations and disciplinary action by the Texas Medical Board regarding certain treatments or practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COVID-19 | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 625 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 666 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to complaint information and to rulemaking and disciplinary procedures of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1081 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the fee required for the Texas Physician Health Program; reducing the amount of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1086 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the administration of the Texas Physician Health Program; authorizing a surcharge.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1360 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the renewal of a registration permit by a physician.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain other health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Business & Commerce--General | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Labor--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1659 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: 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 194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to continuing education in cultural competence and implicit bias for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to medical education coursework and training for physicians in cultural competence and implicit bias.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 471 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the issuance of a physician's license to an applicant licensed as a physician in another state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the temporary licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 651 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to regulation of hyperbaric medical treatment at a physician's office; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 801 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a certification program for assistance animals; authorizing fees; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
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
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 1780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the authority of certain physicians and nurses to practice in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the prescribing of controlled substances and dangerous drugs for acute pain.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2380 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to participation by videoconference at informal proceedings of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2473 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MUSIC THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | MUSIC THERAPIST LICENSING ACT | MUSIC THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 2758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3327 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ANESTHESIA | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the time frame for passing certain licensing examinations for applicants seeking a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3559 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to certain duties of the Texas Medical Board regarding a complaint against a license holder.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the creation of the Texas Public Health Crisis and Pandemic Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS AND PANDEMIC COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to a cardiac arrest registry for information on the incidence and causes of cardiac arrest among certain persons; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
HB 4439 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to complaint information and disciplinary procedures of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to a study of out-of-state physicians who practiced in this state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| COVID-19 | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance of an anesthesiologist assistant certificate by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 961 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to complaint information and disciplinary procedures of the Texas Medical Board.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 963 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of certain physicians and nurses to practice in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| Business & Commerce--General | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
SB 1414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the time frame for passing certain licensing examinations for applicants seeking a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1452 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MUSIC THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a determination by the Texas Medical Board of a physician's specialty board certification.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
SB 1546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the construction of abortion laws and the waiver of certain requirements for a physician or abortion facility in performing or inducing an abortion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1647 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT
SB 1705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians and nurses regarding human trafficking.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health Care Providers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
SB 1895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a Texas Medical Board complaint for a violation described by Section 22.011(b)(12), Penal Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HARASSMENT | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 2047 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 166 87-1 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
SB 18 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 133 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
SB 22 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
SB 17 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibited acts regarding abortion for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of certain medical records of a sexual assault victim.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Hospitals | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 602 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of the Texas Medical Board regarding a complaint against a license holder.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to certain complaints concerning the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 607 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to continuing education in cultural competence and implicit bias for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 719 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to medical education coursework and training for physicians in cultural competence and implicit bias.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 805 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1500 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat and to requirements for performing or inducing an abortion; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 1504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 1788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COLONIAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1827 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation or denial of certain health care professional licenses and the reporting of the grounds for revocation or denial.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Criminal Procedure--General | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGISTERED NURSES | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to required human trafficking prevention training as a condition of registration permit or license renewal for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2454 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health professionals regarding pain management and the prescribing of opioids.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL CANNABIS COUNCIL, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2751 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board regarding complaints concerning health care professionals licensed by other agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2811 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the prescribing of controlled substances and dangerous drugs for acute pain.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to regulation of hyperbaric medical treatment at a physician's office; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3878 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 4297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 4325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of a glaucoma comanagement registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| EYECARE & VISION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 4412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
SB 241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COLONIAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 924 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance of an anesthesiologist assistant certificate by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1056 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
SB 1264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by certain out-of-network providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
SB 1782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses issued by the Texas Medical Board for certain offenses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1985 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 2366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the performance of nonsurgical medical cosmetic procedures at medical spas; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT | Governor | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--AIDS | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 537 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 752 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain investigational stem cell treatments to patients with certain severe chronic diseases or terminal illnesses and regulating the possession, use, and transfer of adult stem cells; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHARLIE'S LAW | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 817 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 1399 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2420 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2444 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications and receive compensation for certain services and procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2525 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2697 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3040 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PERFUSION | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 3129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to certain duties of physicians regarding patient records.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
HB 3820 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of medical records of a sexual assault victim.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Hospitals | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas and the regulation of pain management clinics by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SUBPOENAS
HB 4023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic practitioners and neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Weapons
SB 120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Medical Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings
SB 315 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas, the regulation of pain management clinics, and the adoption of guidelines for prescribing certain opioids by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PERFUSION | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER | SUBPOENAS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 507 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 584 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 589 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to licensing for certain health professions, including an expedited process for certain physicians specializing in psychiatry; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PERFUSION | PHYSICIANS | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
SB 679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professions.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 833 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/18
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the provision of mental health telemedicine medical services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to duties of physicians and certain other entities regarding patient records.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1606 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
SB 1941 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic practitioners and neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 2074 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1 85-1 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to avoiding the abolishment of certain agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Act on September 1, 2017.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2 85-1 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of certain riders for the Texas Medical Board and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from the General Appropriations Act that are contingent upon the approval of certain Acts continuing those agencies during the 85th Regular Session.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 312 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited acts for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 20 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to avoiding the abolishment of certain agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 60 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of certain riders for the Texas Medical Board and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from the General Appropriations Act that are contingent upon the approval of certain Acts continuing those agencies during the 85th Regular Session.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 21 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RIGHT TO TRY ACT
HB 179 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 661 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| Abortion | Electronic Information Systems | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1445 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of assets following the dissolution of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 1449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| ADOPTION | CHILD CUSTODY | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
HB 1508 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the issuance of a license in this state to certain physicians licensed outside of this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2503 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| DIETITIANS ADVISORY BOARD | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS ADVISORY BOARD | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL PHYSICIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MIDWIVES ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS ADVISORY BOARD | PERFUSIONIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT | Governor | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart
Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Weapons
HB 2978 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3444 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services by a physician.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3804 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 4008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to procedures for complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to a pilot project for complaints filed with certain state boards or agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 190 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| DIETITIANS ADVISORY BOARD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS ADVISORY BOARD | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL PHYSICIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MIDWIVES ADVISORY BOARD | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS ADVISORY BOARD | PERFUSIONIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
SB 694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RIGHT TO TRY ACT
SB 820 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADOPTION | CHILD CUSTODY | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 848 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees; requiring an occupational license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services by a physician.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1718 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | INTERNET | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1794 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologists assistant; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1813 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to procedures for complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 286 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 305 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the release of complaint information by the Texas Medical Board to the legislature.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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 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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1192 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a medical examiner.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1262 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1470 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the practice of telemedicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1482 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to license examination attempt limits for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1546 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| CANCER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1803 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to controlled substance registration by physicians and the regulation of persons engaged in pain management; changing the payment schedule for a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/14
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1876 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the ability of certain professional associations of chiropractors to hire physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2348 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of certain health care regulatory agencies; making an appropriation; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2397 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ANESTHESIA | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT LICENSING ACT | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 3174 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a license to practice medicine recite the Hippocratic oath.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | OATHS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3301 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the regulation of controlled substances and the establishment of an electronic system for monitoring controlled substances; providing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 61 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military physicians who provide voluntary charity health care.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Health--Indigent Health Care | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 97 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 380 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the recording of an informal settlement conference to resolve a complaint to the Texas Medical Board against a physician.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 949 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to licensing under the Medical Practice Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records | PHYSICIANS
SB 978 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to regulation by the Texas Medical Board of local anesthesia and peripheral nerve blocks administered in an outpatient setting.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| ANESTHESIA | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1079 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1082 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to eligibility requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1193 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a study and report by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the self-directed semi-independent status of state agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Appropriations
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
SB 1644 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to continuing medical education for physicians prescribing controlled substances.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Drugs | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1646 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the regulation of pain management services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1744 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to license examination attempt limits for certain physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1787 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ANESTHESIA | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT LICENSING ACT | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1805 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the renewal of a controlled substance registration by physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 60 83-1 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PREBORN PAIN ACT
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
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PREBORN PAIN ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PREBORN PAIN ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1 83-2 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PREBORN PAIN ACT
SB 9 83-2 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties.
Filed
| Abortion | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
SB 34 83-2 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
Filed
| Abortion | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 201 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 580 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 680 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 708 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to licensing, regulation, and prescribing and ordering authority of advanced practice registered nurses and the regulation of registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 1013 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1108 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1266 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a study of the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and the authority of those nurses to prescribe and order prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1380 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the graduate medical training requirements for certain foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1700 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to employment of physicians by certain hospitals.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1893 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ANESTHESIA | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT LICENSING ACT | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1924 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2098 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of physicians and physician assistants to form certain entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2333 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the practice of telemedicine.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2453 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the release of complaint information by the Texas Medical Board to the legislature.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2703 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
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 2975 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
HB 3601 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to the issuance of cease and desist orders by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3714 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the regulation of controlled substances and the establishment of an electronic system for monitoring controlled substances; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 16 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
SB 130 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
SB 177 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 188 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 189 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 190 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
SB 191 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to disposition of a contested case by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Malpractice--Professionals | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 227 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the nondisciplinary resolution of certain complaints filed against physicians.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 240 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 256 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to requiring a private autopsy facility to post a notice for filing a complaint against a physician; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| AUTOPSIES | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 263 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation, suspension, or restriction of the license of a physician placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or arrested for certain offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 860 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the authority of the El Paso County Hospital District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, and other health care providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 894 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to employment of physicians by certain hospitals.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 906 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 961 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of physicians and physician assistants to form certain entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1022 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the graduate medical training requirements for certain foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1081 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic purpose by physicians and therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
SB 1143 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
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
| 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 1260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to licensing of advanced practice registered nurses and the authority of those nurses to prescribe and order prescription drugs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 1360 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1424 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Garza, John
Relating to the issuance of cease and desist orders by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1566 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ANESTHESIA | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT LICENSING ACT | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1661 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the regulation of health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
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 69 82-1 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
SB 21 82-1 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing an administrative penalty.
Filed
| Abortion | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
HB 36 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 102 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to certain complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against a physician.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 310 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the requirement that members of the Texas Medical Board provide contact information to license holders.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 594 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PERMITS
HB 732 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the removal of certain information from a physician's medical board profile.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 800 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to a physician's delegation of prescriptive authority to physician assistants or advanced practice nurses.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PRESCRIPTIONS
HB 1126 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the finality of an administrative law judge's decision in a contested case involving disciplinary action against a physician.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Judges | Malpractice--Professionals | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1409 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, ChuckSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the minimum patient age for administration of an influenza vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 1878 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to monitoring physicians' compliance with continuing medical education requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2709 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a physician's delegation of prescriptive authority to physician assistants or advanced practice nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PRESCRIPTIONS
HB 2751 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to participation and credit in, benefits from, and the administration of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3623 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to covenants not to compete by physicians.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3816 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3964 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to a requirement that physicians file certain advertising with the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3967 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the limited practice of medicine by a physician under a license issued by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4213 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the selection of the presiding officer of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4334 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pain management clinics.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4366 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4431 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the composition of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4437 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 86 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 182 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
SB 202 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to provisional licensing of physicians to practice in underserved areas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 292 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board and to the creation of the Texas Physician Health Program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records | PHYSICIANS
SB 532 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a physician's delegation of prescriptive authority to physician assistants or advanced practice nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PRESCRIPTIONS
SB 616 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 680 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to a physician's authority to delegate prescribing acts to advanced practice nurses or physician assistants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PRESCRIPTIONS
SB 911 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the certification and regulation of pain management clinics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1194 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PERMITS
SB 1225 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to faculty temporary licenses to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1314 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the regulation of the practice of acupuncture.
House: Public Health Senate: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1331 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Physician Health Program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN HEALTH & REHABILITATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PHYSICIANS
SB 1713 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to covenants not to compete by physicians.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1879 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 2336 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the creation of a commission to advise the board.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Courts--District | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
SB 2390 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the physician licensing requirements for foreign medical graduates.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
SB 2397 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
SB 2398 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 414 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the removal of certain violations from a physician's medical board profile.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 437 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment of pain management guidelines for physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1706 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the annual registration of physicians by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1758 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the annual registration of physicians by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2169 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Medical Board for the purpose of hiring additional licensing staff and enhancing the board's information system capabilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2170 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Medical Board for the purpose of enforcement activities and to repay a deficiency grant.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3065 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--General | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 30 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 591 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records | PHYSICIANS
SB 1095 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--General | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1944 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners and the regulation of health care professions regulated by those state agencies; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
SB 419 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners and the regulation of health care professions regulated by those state agencies; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARENTAL CONSENT | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
HB 1777 69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to the regulation of physicians.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
