HB 41 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
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.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 122 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on providing to certain children procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 233 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 248 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices and the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT SOLICITATION, TASK FORCE ON
HB 319 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a health facility's removal of medical equipment from a deceased individual's body before transfer to a funeral director; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 343 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS 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 594 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the provision of telepharmacy services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 595 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 724 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 776 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to prohibited practices by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 815 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | RED CAP OPIOID SAFETY ACT
HB 972 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to warning labels for opioid prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 990 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the task force on racial diversity in the nursing workforce.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RACIAL DIVERSITY IN NURSING WORKFORCE, TASK FORCE ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1010 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to criminal history record information obtained by certain facilities and private agencies on behalf of facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, 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 1105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to preventative health care and public health, including prohibited immunization and face-covering requirements, private business or school closures, and the ordering and administration of immunizations by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| COVID-19 | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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 1149 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to parental consent for certain activities engaged in by a school district employee or contractor with respect to the parent's child.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARENTAL CONSENT
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 1167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 1190 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 1200 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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 1390 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to telemedicine medical services and telehealth services covered by certain health benefit plans or provided by a pharmacist.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to persons considered practitioners for purposes of prescribing certain drugs and devices.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Crimes--Drugs | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 1478 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 1490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Women
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 1560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 1673 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for staff members of certain assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1679 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1683 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COMPACT COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1746 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual medical procedures and treatment on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1747 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the granting of privileges at hospitals for podiatrists.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 1770 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to nurse profiles and certain information concerning nurses maintained on the Texas Board of Nursing's Internet website.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to rules regarding the provision by a health professional of a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| DENTAL SERVICES | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1805 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1847 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an exception to certain reporting requirements for health care providers reviewing information on maternal mortality and morbidity for the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
HB 1865 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the requirements for certain institutions and facilities that provide care and services to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1875 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1930 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the administration of anesthesia by a certified registered nurse anesthetist on the order of a dentist.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1941 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the purchase and use of and access to information on contraceptives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1951 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 2057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants and the creation of the Lactation Consultant Advisory Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| LACTATION CONSULTANT ADVISORY BOARD | LACTATION CONSULTANTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS LACTATION CONSULTANT PRACTICE ACT
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 2081 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the registration of vision support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | EYECARE & VISION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2088 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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 2324 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the regulation of certain health professionals and health facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVERTISING | ATHLETIC TRAINERS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Hospitals | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a limitation on certain civil actions brought against persons licensed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2440 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate certain health professions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| City Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to disclosure of certain complaint and investigation information by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to the United States Food and Drug Administration.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2512 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of athletic trainers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATHLETIC TRAINERS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to the physician assistant licensure compact; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PA LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | 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 2553 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
House: Public Health
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
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 2557 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING COMPACT COMMISSION | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the composition of the Texas Board of Nursing and procedures applicable to complaints against advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 2726 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the practice of nursing, including disciplinary procedures of the Texas Board of Nursing; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2764 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to self-inducement of an abortion or self-prescription of an abortion-inducing drug by physicians or applicants for a medical license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the sharing of controlled substance prescription monitoring information between the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the Health and Human Services Commission for the state Medicaid program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2853 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to an order issued by the commissioner of state health services to authorize emergency contraceptives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2882 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to repealing provisions prohibiting a physician assistant from serving as a governing person or officer of certain business entities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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 2995 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the prescribing of medical cannabis for medical use to certain veterans with combat-related injuries or medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3009 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the health care providers authorized to examine a person to determine whether the person is incapacitated for purposes of certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3039 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT COMMISSION | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3049 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the dismissal of a baseless or unfounded complaint filed with the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 3082 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician decision to not dispense or sell a drug according to religious belief or moral conviction.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Religion
HB 3133 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the electronic system for occupational licensing transactions administered by the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3152 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the identification of the country of manufacture on the label for a prescription drug or biological product.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 3221 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to certain information regarding disciplinary actions by the Texas Board of Nursing.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3227 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PRESCRIPTIONS
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 3229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3230 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing or ordering of a controlled substance or dangerous drug or device by an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant under a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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 3353 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the recognition of occupational licenses and government certifications issued in other states; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3370 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to authorizing certain physical therapists to serve as a treating doctor under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 3394 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for doula services and reports on the provision of those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 3397 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of veterinary chiropractic.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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 3467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to emergency medical services personnel and coverage by certain health benefit plans for treatment by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 3592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to standards to qualify as a licensed specialist in school psychology.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
HB 3714 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to limitations on the enforcement of certain occupational regulations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3725 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for doula services and reports on the provision of those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 3746 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the repeal of registration and other regulatory provisions applicable to code enforcement officers and sanitarians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING INSPECTORS | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3770 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance and the establishment of continuing education tracking systems by health care practitioner licensing entities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3772 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the establishment of a family health aide program; requiring an occupational license.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3824 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a local anesthetic agent by a dental hygienist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3903 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the definition of psychiatrist for purposes of certain provisions relating to mental health care examinations, evaluations, and services.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3905 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility to act as a supervisor in certain counties for an applicant for a license as a professional counselor.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 3945 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 4028 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the authority of the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4069 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure of prices by a veterinarian before providing emergency treatment to an ill or injured animal.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 4071 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 4075 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; authorizing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Family--Marriage Relationship | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4146 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the regulation of health care employment agencies; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4156 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of a psychologist as a licensed specialist in school psychology; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
HB 4167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning persons licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4176 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the summary suspension of a nursing license in connection with a fraudulently or unlawfully obtained diploma, license, or other document.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 4282 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by state licensing agencies.
House: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4291 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
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 4332 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the redistribution of donated prepackaged prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 4334 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
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 4369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to continuing education requirements for dentists regarding pain management with certain prescription medications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4404 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERSTATE COMMISSION OF APRN COMPACT ADMINISTRATORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4428 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the scheduling of certain controlled substances in response to certain actions by the United States Food and Drug Administration with respect to those substances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4558 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of certain applicants for licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4562 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to repealing certain provisions relating to dental support organizations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Corporations & Associations | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4581 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 4582 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist certain public schools in providing salaries to school security personnel.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
HB 4662 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to educational requirements for nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| LONG-TERM CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4664 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the approval and operation of vocational nursing educational programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to nursing educational programs offered by for-profit entities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4694 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to training required or offered by the Health and Human Services Commission for long-term care facility surveyors, personnel, and providers and ICF-IID program providers.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 4884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to prohibited discrimination by health care providers based on an individual's age, race, disability, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 4889 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of acupuncture services by a chiropractor under a certificate issued by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 5036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a grant program for reducing workplace violence against nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Labor--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 5058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a dental director for the oral health improvement services program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
HB 5129 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the delegation to a pharmacy technician of a pharmacist's authority to administer an immunization or vaccine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| IMMUNIZATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 5233 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to expedited credentialing for licensed behavior analysts providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 5241 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the expenses and methods of financing the operations of certain state licensing or regulatory agencies and related agencies.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 5244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to certain hospitals and their treatment of mental health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 5289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the professional counselors licensure compact.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COUNSELING COMPACT COMMISSION | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 5298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a pilot program under which lockable, tamper-evident containers are used by participating pharmacies when dispensing schedule II controlled substances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 47 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for use by patients as the best available medical treatment, the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations, and the registration of certain individuals; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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 161 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Women
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 300 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a pharmacist's authority to refuse to dispense a drug.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 301 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prescribing, administering, or dispensing ivermectin or hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited immunization status discrimination and vaccine mandates; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 384 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the sale, design, and manufacture of clear aligners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 400 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to requiring parental consent for psychological or psychiatric examination, testing, or treatment conducted by a school district employee.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARENTAL CONSENT
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 439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 458 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authorization for and approval of certain nursing programs offered by private postsecondary educational institutions or for-profit entities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 484 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 510 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by state licensing agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
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 534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the administration of certain drugs by a midwife.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Women
SB 536 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning persons licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Protection of Personal Information
SB 555 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the regulation of certain pharmacies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 584 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
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 681 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the applicability of certain laws regarding the occupational licensing of individuals with criminal convictions to the licensing of certain long-term health care facility personnel.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| LONG-TERM CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 730 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the granting of privileges to and the authority of podiatrists at hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
SB 734 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 749 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| IMMUNIZATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 820 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the registration of vision support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | EYECARE & VISION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 831 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 919 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the training of and the provision of acupuncture services by an acudetox specialist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 944 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the commitment order for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are committed to state supported living centers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | CIVIL COMMITMENT | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 945 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disclosure of certain health care cost information by certain health care facilities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING COMPACT COMMISSION | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to certain information on the Texas Board of Nursing's Internet website regarding prescriptive authority agreements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1193 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an on-site physician and disclosure of physician information at a freestanding emergency medical care facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1227 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the approval and operation of vocational nursing educational programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1230 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to educational requirements for nurses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LONG-TERM CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1343 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the composition of the Texas Board of Nursing and procedures applicable to complaints against advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Governor | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1414 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HORSES | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1491 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the licensing in this state of a person licensed in another jurisdiction to practice psychology, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Family--Marriage Relationship | Intergovernmental Relations | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS
SB 1493 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the licensing in this state of a person licensed in another jurisdiction to practice marriage and family therapy or professional counseling.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Family--Marriage Relationship | Intergovernmental Relations | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
SB 1523 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the dismissal of a baseless or unfounded complaint filed with the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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 1540 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COMPACT COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1637 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the prohibited report or disclosure by health care providers of certain health information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a family health aide program; requiring an occupational license.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1747 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1821 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain documents required to be attached to legislation proposing the creation or expansion of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1825 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to required reportable disease training for certain health care practitioners.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1850 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1902 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the submission of certain state agency rules for review by the regulatory compliance division in the office of the governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1952 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients, including a review of those directives and decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1959 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1978 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT COMMISSION | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2017 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the regulation of hearing aids and the practices of audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | AUDIOLOGISTS | HEARING DISORDERS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
SB 2039 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to health care practitioner authority regarding certain do-not-resuscitate orders, including the use of electronic copies and photographs of out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 2064 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the dissemination of patient information through a telemedicine, telehealth, or teledentistry service.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Protection of Personal Information | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2086 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Business & Industry
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 2199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
SB 2212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the disclosure by a pharmacy to a patient of certain price information for a drug or biological product.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2256 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance through the establishment of continuing education tracking systems.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Electronic Information Systems | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 2394 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to standards to qualify as a licensed specialist in school psychology.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
SB 2445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of latex gloves by certain health care and food service personnel.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of telemedicine medical services, teledentistry services, and telehealth services; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SB 41 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 94 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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 297 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to inservice training on prevention of abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct provided by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 456 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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 514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to repealing provisions prohibiting a physician assistant from serving as a governing person or officer of certain business entities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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 560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
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 677 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual medical procedures and treatment on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 786 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to required cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for telecommunicators.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine medical services and telehealth services covered by certain health benefit plans or provided by a pharmacist.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 933 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to inspection procedures in and a legislative oversight committee for certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LONG-TERM CARE | LONG-TERM CARE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 943 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of acupuncture services by a chiropractor under a certificate issued by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an expedited licensing process for certain advanced practice registered nurses; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by certain patients with post-traumatic stress disorder under the Texas Compassionate Use Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants and the creation of the Lactation Consultant Advisory Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| LACTATION CONSULTANT ADVISORY BOARD | LACTATION CONSULTANTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS LACTATION CONSULTANT ACT
HB 1093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers in relation to prescription drug coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an individual to be issued a license to operate as a dispensing organization under the Texas Compassionate-Use Act, or to act as a director, manager, or employee of a dispensing organization, based on a criminal history background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1363 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
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 1399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
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.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion
HB 1462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 1485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
HB 1524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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 1560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | AUDIOLOGISTS | BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | BARBERS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | TELECONFERENCING | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1616 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
HB 1670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1763 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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 1825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to continuing education requirements for dentists regarding pain management with certain prescription medications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CONTINUING EDUCATION | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices for certain health benefit plan issuers and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1935 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to emergency refills of insulin and insulin-related equipment or supplies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1990 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2029 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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 2053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2056 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to including certain licensed physician assistants in the definition of non-physician mental health professional for purposes of certain provisions applicable to non-physician mental health professionals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 2409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of requirements for removing a person's license from inactive status during a state of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Unemployment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Meetings | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the posting of certain business and occupational licensing information on state agency websites and the Texas Veterans Portal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 2770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to restrictions on the admission of and care provided to individuals by certain nursing facilities during a public health emergency.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COVID-19 | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain criminal history record information obtained by certain facilities and private agencies on behalf of facilities.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of applied behavior analysis paraprofessional technicians; requiring a registration.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST ADVISORY BOARD | COUNSELING & THERAPY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3083 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician decision to not dispense or sell a drug according to religious belief or moral conviction.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Religion
HB 3108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the patients to whom a pharmacist may administer an influenza vaccination.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| IMMUNIZATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 3118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility to act as a supervisor in certain counties for an applicant for a license as a professional counselor.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
HB 3161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of community paramedicine programs to coordinate health care services and improve health care provision.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition of the provision of conversion therapy to an individual by health care providers and certain entities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 3254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of athletic trainers.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ATHLETIC TRAINERS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 3331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices and the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT SOLICITATION, TASK FORCE ON
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 3442 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to complaints filed with the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 3454 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to certain employment and occupational licensing restrictions based on a person's prior conviction.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOOD | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the provision of telehealth services by health professionals located outside of this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
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 3626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 3712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the training of and policies for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3735 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a task force on racial diversity in the nursing workforce.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RACIAL DIVERSITY IN NURSING WORKFORCE, TASK FORCE ON
HB 3765 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to remedial plans issued by the State Board of Dental Examiners to address complaints against dentists and dental hygienists.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to home and community support services licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3863 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to exemptions from licensing requirements to operate an end stage renal disease facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to a health facility's removal of medical equipment from a deceased individual's body before transfer to a funeral director; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4159 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the regulation of nurse aides; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the prohibited use of a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration number.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of practicing veterinary medicine without a license; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS
HB 4217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--Fuel Storage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric
HB 4352 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the scope of practice of physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 4362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain health professions; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
HB 4523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to license examination attempt limits for physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Women
HB 4549 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 4552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to pregnancy resource center reporting requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HJR 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting an individual's right to earn a living free from unnecessary governmental interference.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Business & Commerce--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of telehealth services by certain health professionals licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AUDIOLOGISTS | DYSLEXIA | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | TELEMEDICINE
SB 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 97 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REAL SOLUTIONS ACT | Taxation--Sales
SB 250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient's medical condition or symptoms and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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 293 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 327 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by certain patients with post-traumatic stress disorder under the Texas Compassionate Use Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 375 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to required cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for certain telecommunicators.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SB 455 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
SB 466 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDIOLOGISTS | COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
SB 467 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DYSLEXIA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 488 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 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 517 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 528 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 573 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers in relation to prescription drug coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 714 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 727 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 735 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the administration of certain drugs by a midwife.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Women
SB 809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to health care institution reporting of federal money received for the coronavirus disease public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices for certain health benefit plan issuers and pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 915 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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 981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the requirement that the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners provide a copy of a complaint to the subject of the complaint.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 992 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of telehealth services by health professionals located outside of this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SB 993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1050 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1087 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to certification and classification requirements for certain facilities that provide care for or advertise as providing care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the regulation of nurse aides; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1268 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an employment termination report and other records submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement by a law enforcement agency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 1497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
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 1534 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Campos, Liz
Relating to remedial plans issued by the State Board of Dental Examiners to address complaints against dentists and dental hygienists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1568 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to exemptions from licensing requirements to operate an end stage renal disease facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the entitlement of certain military veterans to obtain a nursing license by examination.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant, or physician, regarding death certificates and certain do-not-resuscitate orders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of providers of certain Medicaid services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | HOME HEALTH CARE | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1820 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the promotion of off-label uses of certain drugs, biological products, and devices.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1847 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for certain individuals for inclusion in the nurse aide registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1863 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
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 2038 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices and fees charged by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities, including prices and fees charged during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 2115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 2136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 210 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 142 87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
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 117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LONG-TERM CARE | LONG-TERM CARE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | DYSLEXIA | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | Protection of Personal Information | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 278 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 434 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain medications by therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 460 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 517 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
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 536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PRESCRIPTIONS | RED CAP OPIOID SAFETY ACT
HB 577 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to dispenser requirements for refilling prescriptions for certain controlled substances.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS
HB 912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to an expedited licensing process for certain advanced practice registered nurses; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 927 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses in certain rural counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1092 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 1095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the imposition of certain criminal history record information requirements regarding the licensing of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1099 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 1153 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license; charging a fee.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1190 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to pharmacist communications to prescribing practitioners regarding certain dispensed biological products.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 1290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
| Cemeteries | Ethics | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a person's eligibility for an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, processing, distribution, transportation, research, testing, and delivery of low-THC cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of cannabis dispensing organizations, cannabis research organizations, and cannabis testing facilities; establishing the cannabis therapeutic research review board; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis by certain qualified physicians for certain patients diagnosed with a terminal illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crime Prevention | Health Care Providers | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT COMMISSION | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills
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 1518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 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 1668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to abolishing the regulation of orthotic and prosthetic technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 1698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of residential treatment centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
HB 1706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1710 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to discussing with a patient the risks of certain controlled substance prescriptions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PRESCRIPTIONS
HB 1731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the payment for funeral services performed by a transferring funeral home under a purchase agreement for funeral services or merchandise.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to continuing education requirements for surgical technologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
HB 1756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1798 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 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 1851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the requirement that the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners provide a copy of a complaint to the subject of the complaint.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 1863 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the administration of anesthesia by a certified registered nurse anesthetist on the order of a dentist.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the prescribing of opioids for acute pain.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1893 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the removal of the seal and duplicative sanction provisions for dietitians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1990 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to access to certain psychological associates under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES
HB 2087 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2088 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to providing information and other resources regarding safe disposal of Schedule II controlled substance prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions and reimbursement for treatment for certain substance use disorders; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license by the Texas Board of Nursing to a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Military & Veterans | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation concerning license applicants who are military service members, military veterans, or military spouses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2233 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 2237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments by audiologists and audiologist interns.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2250 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 2275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage and to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a request for a nursing peer review committee determination.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS
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 2462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to pharmacy licensure requirements for certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Financial--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2594 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to disposal of controlled substance prescription drugs by hospice service providers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICAL RECORDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to expedited licensing procedures for certain nurses who are military spouses.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Minors--Juvenile Justice | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 2699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the permit and license examinations for hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 2815 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2817 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2827 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2847 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BARBERS | BOILERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | Education--Driver Education & Training | ELEVATORS | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LASER HAIR REMOVAL & FACILITIES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 2850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of complaints and investigations in certain occupational licensing programs of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to continuing education requirements for renewal of a laser hair removal certificate.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | LASER HAIR REMOVAL & FACILITIES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consideration of a criminal conviction to determine an applicant's eligibility for certain barbering certificates and licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| BARBERS | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2853 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of the practice of podiatry.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 2869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of acupuncture services by a chiropractor under a certificate issued by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | ADVERTISING | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2907 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a physician's order or protocol delegating certain radiologic procedures to certain health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2932 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the payment for funeral services performed by a transferring funeral home under a purchase agreement for funeral services or merchandise.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to certain requirements for the issuance of an occupational license to persons licensed in other jurisdictions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3049 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the revocation of a pharmacy license for failure to operate as a pharmacy.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 3107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 3152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the membership of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the regulation of the practice of acupuncture.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to regulating the practice of dyslexia therapy and abolishing the licensed dyslexia practitioner license; requiring an occupational license; imposing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DYSLEXIA | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee; providing for administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | TEXAS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT | VETERINARIANS
HB 3329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the services provided by assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3332 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to revocation of do-not-resuscitate orders for patients admitted to a health care facility or hospital.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to required criminal history checks for nurse aides; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the licensing and regulation of licensed professional counselor associates; requiring an occupational license.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
HB 3441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for certain services and procedures performed by pharmacists.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 3496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/20
| Financial--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 3505 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the Texas Optometry Board.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to criminal history record checks for nurse aides and applicants for listing on the nurse aide registry; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of the e-mail address of an applicant for or holder of a license issued by certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3703 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis for medical use by certain qualified physicians to patients with certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3763 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the enrollment and reimbursement of psychological associates under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES
HB 3826 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use in lieu of an opioid by patients with acute or chronic pain and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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 3994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain health facilities for persons with a disability; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARKING
HB 4003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board concerning a shortage of primary care physicians in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4014 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of school psychologists.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 4040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to eligibility for employment by a dispensing organization licensed under the Texas Compassionate-Use Act based on a criminal history background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4066 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to repealing provisions prohibiting a physician assistant from serving as a governing person or officer of certain business entities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 4112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the financial security requirement for providers obligated under certain service contracts.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the required notice of a patient's right to receive an estimate of certain health care services provided by a physician.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to voting by physicians at certain entities to authorize the differentiation of physicians based on maintenance of certification.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4266 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system located at a remote dispensing site.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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 4298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing of satellite offices of outpatient chemical dependency care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the prohibition of a physician's authority to delegate certain radiologic procedures that constitute the practice of medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | 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 4357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a mental health provider to offer services or counseling based on the provider's sincerely held religious beliefs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion
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
HB 4466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition of the provision of conversion therapy to a child by certain providers; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HJR 128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to earn a living free from unnecessary government interference.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Business & Commerce--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3284.
Reported enrolled
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 90 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 268 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
SB 270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS
SB 311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and terminal illnesses and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to dispenser requirements for refilling prescriptions for certain controlled substances.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain protected disclosures by pharmacists and pharmacies regarding amounts charged for prescription drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PRESCRIPTIONS
SB 510 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MUSIC THERAPY | MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
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 611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study and report regarding shortages in certain health professions.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Public Health
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
SB 754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT | LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to pharmacist communications to prescribing practitioners regarding certain dispensed biological products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 781 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
SB 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 813 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prescribing of opioids.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with prior convictions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain qualifying medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT 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 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1022 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of utilization review and independent review for health benefit plan coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1191 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain requirements regarding Medicaid fair hearings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Morales, Christina
Relating to the consideration of certain arrests in determining an applicant's eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1223 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1233 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 1239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to continuing education requirements for surgical technologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
SB 1251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 1308 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 1312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain programs to prevent vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in border counties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER | Environment--Solid Waste | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1383 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1406 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the services provided by assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
SB 1533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the delegation by a podiatrist of certain acts to certain podiatric assistants; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
SB 1552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to certain rural medical facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees and taxes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Rural | Hospitals | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1627 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments by audiologists and audiologist interns.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to abolishing the regulation of orthotic and prosthetic technicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
SB 1629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the removal of the seal and duplicative sanction provisions for dietitians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to financial investor disclosure and surety bond requirements for certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Financial--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 1666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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 1813 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 1837 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient's medical condition or symptoms, and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1867 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1882 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to notice regarding voting by physicians at certain entities to authorize the differentiation of physicians based on maintenance of certification.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1947 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances by veterinarians.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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 1992 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician delegation of the provision of anesthesia services to certain anesthesiologist assistants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ANESTHESIA | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2011 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to a study and report regarding streamlining physician licensing requirements for advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 2268 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing staff who work for or provide counseling under the auspices of a licensed outpatient chemical dependency care facility to provide services in satellite offices or facilities that do not require separate licensures, but operate instead under the license of the sponsoring organization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 2284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for certain services and procedures performed by pharmacists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
SB 2377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system located at a remote dispensing site.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the administration of anesthesia by a certified registered nurse anesthetist on the order of a dentist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 2438 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
SJR 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to earn a living free from unnecessary government interference.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3284.
Reported enrolled
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the education and examination requirements for pharmacy technicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 91 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a review of occupational licensing requirements and an applicant's criminal history.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 442 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain professions, including the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | LICENSED DYSLEXIA PRACTITIONER & LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | Protection of Personal Information | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 517 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
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 552 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 593 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 627 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
HB 783 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to a temporary license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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 986 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETIC TRAINERS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1049 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited acts regarding abortion for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that a person obtain a dyslexia therapist license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DYSLEXIA | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1176 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 1201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1285 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MUSIC THERAPY | MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 1415 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 1482 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to notice to applicants to and enrollees in certain educational programs regarding the consequences of a criminal conviction on eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1543 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, CindySponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to access to records that pertain to the testing for, and fitting and dispensing of, hearing instruments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEARING DISORDERS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1544 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to a client's access to certain records of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1684 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to abolishing the regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AUDIOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD
HB 1804 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1978 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1981 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain military dentists and dental hygienists who provide voluntary charity dental or dental hygiene care.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--Indigent Health Care | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2011 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2072 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the eligibility and requirements for the issuance and renewal of a license in massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 2141 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to protection for physician assistants who refuse to engage in certain conduct.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on Medicaid managed care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2357 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott
Relating to certain practice locations for licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
HB 2389 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the supervision of pharmacist-interns, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees by a pharmacist and the adoption of rules by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2418 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to continuing education requirements for noncertified surgical technologists.
House: Public Health
Returned to Calendars Committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
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 2502 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
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 2546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to completion of work status reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the regulation of certain prescription drugs, prescription drug prescribers and dispensers, and colleges of pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2608 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a legislative finding that pharmacists are health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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 2743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the use of electronic prescriptions for the prescribing or dispensing of Schedule II controlled substances.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | VETERINARIANS
HB 2747 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to eligibility for and grounds for disciplinary action applicable to a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 2807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2898 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Health--General | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2933 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2967 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Governor | GOVERNOR ANN RICHARDS MEMORIAL LOOP | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 3012 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3024 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the removal of a public school student from an interscholastic athletic activity on the basis of a suspected concussion.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a waiver of certain licensing fees for military service members, military veterans, and their spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 3078 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to sunset review of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS ADVISORY BOARD | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | 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 3208 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to the prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 3210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
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 3266 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
HB 3268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the licensing and practice of psychological associates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 3273 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 3296 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to persons required to establish nursing peer review committees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination against a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DISCRIMINATION | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to expedited licensing procedures for certain nurses who are military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3374 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the registration and regulation of certain communication access realtime translation providers; imposing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Reporters | Electronic Information Systems | HEARING DISORDERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses practicing in certain areas.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the delegation of prescriptive authority by physicians.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 3480 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3578 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the acceptable examination pass rate for nursing educational programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the health professions resource center; increasing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
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 3852 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists by the Texas Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Examiners and to the Executive Council of Examiners of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists; providing civil and administrative penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AUDIOLOGISTS | EX. CO. OF EXAM. OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCC. THERAPISTS, & SPEECH-LANG. PATHOLOGISTS & AUDIOLOGISTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 3856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3857 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate or out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate order.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 3886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system; establishing a remote dispensing site license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
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 3947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGULATIONS WITH ECONOMIC IMPACT IN NEED OF SCRUTINY (REINS) ACT
HB 3958 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 3998 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and the medical treatment and care of animals in animal shelters and releasing agencies; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 4007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of health-related occupations transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATHLETIC TRAINERS | AUDIOLOGISTS | DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | DYSLEXIA | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | EXAMINERS IN FITTING & DISPENSING OF HEARING INSTRUMENTS, STATE COMMITTEE OF | LICENSED DYSLEXIA PRACTITIONER & LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
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 4057 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and the medical treatment and care of animals in animal shelters and releasing agencies; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 4069 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 4076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 4082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 4083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to trauma screening for certain children and trauma-informed care training for certain providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to an interstate compact regulating nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain facilities for persons with a disability.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARKING
HB 4248 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the authority of a state agency to impose continuing education requirements on an occupational license holder.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
HB 4267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to fingerprint requirements for state licensees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HR 2628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1148.
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Nursing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings
SB 122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Optometry Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings
SB 124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 125 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings
SB 126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 305 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Health--General | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 314 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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 316 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to the prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 317 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 318 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS ADVISORY BOARD | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 319 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 335 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prohibiting certain health care practitioners from providing alcoholic beverages to certain persons; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ANESTHESIA | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 433 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
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 651 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care or network provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 666 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to a sign required to be posted in the restrooms of sexually oriented businesses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
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 681 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 728 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
SB 831 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the active supervision of occupational licensing authorities by the attorney general.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
SB 845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to an occupational licensing database.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 849 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETIC TRAINERS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 916 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 919 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate in limited situations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of certain counseling professions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to required disclosures for prenatal genetic screening; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
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 1112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the examination attempt limits for certain applicants seeking a license to practice medicine.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
SB 1324 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for and emergency suspension of a license relating to massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1339 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the licensing and practice of psychological associates.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
SB 1342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to continuing education requirements for noncertified surgical technologists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
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 1573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study to identify and address inefficiencies in state health care regulations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1625 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Physician Assistant Board and the licensing and regulation of physician assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 1626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a state agency to impose continuing education requirements on an occupational license holder.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1633 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the supervision of pharmacist-interns, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees by a pharmacist and the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system; establishing a remote dispensing site license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a building used as a prescribed pediatric extended care center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEDIATRICIANS
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 1770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of licensed specialists in school psychology.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
SB 1818 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to agreements between this state and other jurisdictions concerning reciprocal licensure of mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Intergovernmental Relations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1928 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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 2001 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
SB 2042 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
SB 2096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to registration and regulation of real-time captioning providers; imposing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Courts--Reporters | Electronic Information Systems | HEARING DISORDERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 2194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | VOLUNTEERS
SR 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1148.
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 85 85-1 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 86 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 | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 189 85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 219 85-1 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | DYSLEXIA | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
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 79 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Filed
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 114 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Health--General | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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 451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 503 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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 635 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of fetal remains.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Abortion | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 672 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to certain information concerning an applicant for certain occupational licenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 698 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 751 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the payment for services provided by certain types of health care practitioners under contracts between the practitioners and managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the health professions resource center; increasing a fee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crime Prevention | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS COMPASSIONATE-USE ACT
HB 938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals and reported to certain health professional licensing boards.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the release of veteran autopsy reports to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| AUTOPSIES | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1263 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 1409 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1413 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1420 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1473 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse and a physician assistant to sign or issue certain documents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
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 1550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1769 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requirements for assisted living facility license applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
HB 1779 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient and confidential patient records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1849 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1864 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the ability of professional associations to hire certain health care professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Corporations & Associations | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1885 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the scope of practice of and the prescribing and ordering authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain care to an intern.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
HB 1940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental hygienists, and dentists in this state.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
HB 2012 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2020 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the scope of duties of an emergency medical technician-paramedic and a licensed paramedic.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2081 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the physician assistant board.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain occupational license fees and taxes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2129 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2172 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to coverage of telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2250 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the delivery of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2266 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the membership of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2267 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2330 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2340 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2342 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2443 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the deposit of optometrist and therapeutic optometrist license fees in the University of Houston development fund for use by the University of Houston College of Optometry.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
HB 2479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the authority and rights of pharmacy services administrative organizations to conduct the business of independent pharmacies with respect to certain pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the issuance of occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Intergovernmental Relations | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2497 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a compact with other states regarding the licensure of emergency medical services personnel and the authority of those personnel to perform job duties in this state and other states.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR EMS PERSONNEL PRACTICE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2498 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to a compact with other states regarding the licensure of emergency medical services personnel and the authority of those personnel to perform job duties in this state and other states.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR EMS PERSONNEL PRACTICE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 2602 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2618 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of third-party administrators, including pharmacy benefit managers; expanding the requirement of a certificate of authority to engage in an occupation; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2683 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DYSLEXIA | LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 2789 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 2849 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the qualifications for a coronal polishing certificate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2897 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 3036 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regards to the number of persons served and the scope of services provided.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3146 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a legislative finding that pharmacists are health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 3154 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to dental expert witness activity; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | WITNESSES
HB 3170 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to limitations on filling prescriptions for certain opioid pain medications; adding prohibitions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3246 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense and deliver tobacco cessation drugs.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Tobacco Products
HB 3263 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate state licensees.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3301 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the recognition of state citizenship and the issuance of state identification cards, driver's licenses, and occupational licenses to state residents regardless of their immigration status.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3398 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | 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 3476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the provision and reimbursement of, or benefits for, home telemonitoring services, telemedicine medical services, and telehealth services under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans provided to certain retired public employees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3495 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 3550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to prohibited conduct by certain managed care plans with respect to the practice of optometry and therapeutic optometry.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 3713 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3785 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3833 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 3898 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to active duty personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3912 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to pronounce death and sign death certificates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3925 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3926 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 3974 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the records of certain disciplinary actions against health care professionals.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants; requiring an occupational license; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LACTATION CONSULTANT BOARD | LACTATION CONSULTANTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS LACTATION CONSULTANT ACT
HB 3981 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the final decision in a contested case regarding occupational licensing before a State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judge.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 3999 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from licensure as a professional counselor or social worker.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 4001 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to providers of certain home and community support services; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 4056 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners; providing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AUDIOLOGISTS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
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 195 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances, access to information about those prescriptions, and the duties of prescribers and other entities registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Crimes--Drugs | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 196 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to controlled substance registration by physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses; imposing penalties; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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 339 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crime Prevention | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS COMPASSIONATE-USE ACT
SB 357 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the adoption of a training manual and code of conduct for members of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 373 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 460 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 480 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
SB 519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the registration of dental support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Corporations & Associations | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 542 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 546 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain care to an intern.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
SB 571 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 577 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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 613 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to physician inquiries regarding firearm ownership.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Weapons
SB 622 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the physician assistant board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 751 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the scope of practice of and the prescribing and ordering authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 765 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain occupational license fees and taxes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental hygienists, and dentists in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 960 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1078 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1111 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1176 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority and rights of pharmacy services administrative organizations to conduct the business of independent pharmacies with respect to certain pharmacy benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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 1185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to a biennial study regarding occupational licensing requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Interim Studies | Labor--Unemployment | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1235 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to defining the duties and to the penalties concerning pain management clinics.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1251 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1260 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the selection of certain providers under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1290 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1307 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1346 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1361 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 1382 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1383 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory science professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PRACTICE ACT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1544 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1572 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 1608 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to abolishing certain occupational licensing requirements and associated regulations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1662 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring the registration of medical laboratory science professionals; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS REGISTRY ACT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1733 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1753 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
SB 1839 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1871 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
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; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1899 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1959 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of licensed dyslexia practitioners and licensed dyslexia therapists to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DYSLEXIA | LICENSED DYSLEXIA PRACTITIONER & LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1980 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 45 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military and the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 86 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 173 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
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 375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to testimony by members of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 446 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the application, renewal, and period of validity of a registration under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing the increase of a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 484 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the requirements for issuance of a license to practice orthotics and prosthetics.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 502 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 542 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 543 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 581 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity in certain employment lawsuits by nurses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 588 83-0 (2013)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the health professions resource center; increasing a fee.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| BORDER | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 624 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the payment for services provided by certain types of health care practitioners under contracts between the practitioners and managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 632 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the applicability of massage therapy licensing requirements to a person employing certain muscle activation techniques.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 646 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the requirements for members appointed to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 688 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUTOPSIES | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records
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 746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the registration of volunteer health practitioners and the services of volunteer health practitioners during disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | UNIFORM EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ACT | VETERINARIANS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 767 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to preventing the fraudulent issuance and use of disabled parking placards; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 807 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the practice of psychology; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 808 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate the provision of certain care to a person under the psychologist's supervision, including a person training to become a psychologist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 825 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of legislation proposing to regulate an occupation.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 920 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the qualifications for counselors for battering intervention and prevention programs in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 975 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the requirements for obtaining an emergency medical services provider license.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1039 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 1048 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 1121 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to limiting the liability of persons who employ certain license holders with criminal convictions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1161 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an exemption from the licensing requirement for certain persons who measure or fit orthoses under the supervision of certain licensed health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS
HB 1169 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1331 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain complaints to and investigations by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1395 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, SusanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the exemption of registered dental laboratories from certain distributing and manufacturing licensing requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| DENTAL SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 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 1471 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to newborn hearing screening.
House: Public Health
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1480 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry, including the regulation of dental service organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 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 1491 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1507 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the minimum standards for birthing centers and certain health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTHING CENTERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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 1549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the regulation of speech-language pathology and audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDIOLOGISTS | EXAMINERS FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY, STATE BOARD OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the elimination of the licensing and registration requirements for ringside physicians and timekeepers for combative sports events.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| Amusements, Games, Sports | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS
HB 1657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of certain professional titles by licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
HB 1746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the use by a medical examiner of certain medical waste and autopsy records.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| AUTOPSIES | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1782 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the requirement that certain health care providers who provide services at a hospital wear photo identification.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 1806 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to coverage of telephone consultations and telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1867 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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 1893 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission and the regulation of funeral directing and embalming.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1950 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2071 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the issuance by reciprocity of a license to practice medical physics to persons who hold a license from the United States armed forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2087 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2099 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to improving access to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2109 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the physician assistant board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the period of ineligibility from participation in the Medicaid program by providers found liable for certain unlawful acts under the program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2222 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the minimum patient age for administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PRACTICE ACT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 2357 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the use of certain designations by a physical therapist.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 2358 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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 2426 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to certification and recertification requirements and adoption of statewide certification examinations for emergency services personnel.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2627 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of remedial plans to resolve complaints filed with the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
HB 2628 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to health insurance coverage for services provided by chiropractic assistants.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain medical facilities and physicians give patients a good faith estimate of the expected payment for facility-based health care services before the services are provided; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the employment of an attorney by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2816 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2908 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authority of a municipality to adopt certain ordinances.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2938 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 2953 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate a business or occupational license holder.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
