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HB 1560 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig
Sponsor: 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
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
HB 2566 87-0 (2021) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al. Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3677 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the coordination of Medicaid and private health benefits for Medicaid recipients with complex medical needs. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
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
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
SB 580 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 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
HB 1353 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1899 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1532 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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
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
HB 3119 85-0 (2017) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
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
HB 4007 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: 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
SB 247 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1209 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 1438 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1073 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain graduate programs at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
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
SB 312 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the regulation of speech-language pathology and audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 620 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain programs at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 653 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain graduate programs at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2304 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to educational requirements for licensing as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist and to reciprocity for audiologists licensed in other states. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 270 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to newborn hearing screenings. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 613 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to educational requirements for licensing as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 518 81-0 (2009) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to programs to provide student loan repayment assistance for certain correctional officers, for certain speech-language pathologists and audiologists, and for certain mathematics and science teachers. House: Corrections
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1995 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the liability of volunteer audiologists and speech-language pathologists who provide certain speech, language, and hearing evaluations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3029 81-0 (2009) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to the minimum salary schedule for certain public school employees. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3576 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain graduate programs at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
SB 209 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the minimum salary schedule for certain public school employees. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1141 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain programs at institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Meeting cancelled
SB 1211 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the liability of a volunteer audiologist, assistant in audiology, speech-language pathologist, or assistant in speech-language pathology. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2078 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to newborn hearing screenings. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3301 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to hearing tests and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3416 76-0 (1999) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments by an audiologist. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
SB 1335 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments by an audiologist. Senate: Health Services Referred to Health Services
HB 3474 75-0 (1997) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments and the practice of audiology and speech pathology. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1325 74-0 (1995) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis Relating to the licensing of certain persons as speech-language pathologists and audiologists. House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 2759 73-0 (1993) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology. House: Public Health No action taken in committee
SB 1077 73-0 (1993) Author: Harris, O.H.
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the regulation of speech-language pathology and audiology and the continuation of the State Committee of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2256 71-0 (1989) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and fitters and dispensers of hearing aids in health insurance coverage. House: Insurance 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 110 71-1 (1989) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and fitters and dispensers of hearing aids in health insurance coverage. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 30 71-2 (1989) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and fitters and dispensers of hearing aids in health insurance coverage. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1135 70-0 (1987) Author: Millsap, Mike Relating to certain requirements for licensure as a fitter or dispenser of hearing aids. House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 1136 70-0 (1987) Author: Millsap, Mike Relating to insurance coverage for the services of certain audiologists and fitters and dispensers of hearing aids. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
SB 737 70-0 (1987) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to certain requirements for licensure as a fitter and dispenser of hearing aids. Senate: Health & Human Services Postponed in committee
SB 738 70-0 (1987) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to insurance coverage for the services of certain audiologists and fitters and dispensers of hearing aids. Senate: Health & Human Services Postponed in committee
HB 326 69-0 (1985) Author: Keller, Ray Relating to the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology by certain persons with speech, voice, language, or hearing disorders. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Health & Human Resources
HB 356 69-0 (1985) Author: Russell, Sam
Sponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to certain requirements for a license as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 616 69-0 (1985) Author: Lee, Don Relating to certain exceptions applicable to licensure as a fitter or dispenser of hearing aids. House: Public Health Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
HB 617 69-0 (1985) Author: Lee, Don Relating to insurance coverage for the services of certain health care practitioners. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 792 69-0 (1985) Author: Hudson, David Relating to speech and hearing therapists employed by school districts and to licensing in speech language pathology and audiology. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2004 69-0 (1985) Author: Colbert, Paul
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to speech, hearing, and language screening, professional examinations, and remedial services for preschool and school children. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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HB 2165 69-0 (1985) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to persons employed by public schools to provide speech language pathology and audiology services. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 47 69-0 (1985) Author: Edwards, Chet Relating to speech language pathologists and audiologists employed by public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 960 69-0 (1985) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to certain exceptions applicable to licensure as a fitter or dispenser of hearing aids. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 961 69-0 (1985) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to insurance coverage for the services of certain audiologists and fitters and dispensers of hearing aids. House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1509 68-0 (1983) Author: Wright, Brad Relating to the making of earmold impressions by audiologists. House: Public Health No action taken
HB 1609 68-0 (1983) Author: Hury, James Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 1615 68-0 (1983) Author: Smith, Ashley Relating to insurance coverage for the services of certain audiologists, speech pathologists, and language pathologists. House: Insurance Referred to Committee on Insurance
SB 812 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to insurance coverage for the services of certain audiologists, speech pathologists, language pathologists, and dentists. House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 813 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Hury, James
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists; providing for hearings and judicial review; making an appropriation; providing enforcement procedures and penalties; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 1100 68-0 (1983) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to exemption from regulations of certain audiologists making earmold impressions and to certain prohibited acts by an unlicensed person; providing a penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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HB 676 65-0 (1977) Author: Weddington, Sarah Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech pathologists and audiologists; providing penalties. House: Health & Welfare Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
SB 440 65-0 (1977) Author: Jones, Gene
Sponsor: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to licensing and regulation of speech pathologists and audiologists; providing penalties. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 382 64-0 (1975) Author: Johnson, Eddie Relating to licensing and regulation of speech pathologists and audiologists; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Reported from committee with substitute
SB 670 64-0 (1975) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech pathologists and audiologists. Senate: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 837 63-0 (1973) Author: Vale, Bob Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech pathologists and audiologists; providing penalties. House: Human Resources Votes recorded


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