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
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, 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
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, 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
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, GlennSponsor: 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, LeticiaSponsor: 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, CarlosSponsor: 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, JoseSponsor: 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, TroySponsor: 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, SamSponsor: 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, PaulSponsor: 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
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, HectorSponsor: 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, HectorSponsor: 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, ChetSponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to insurance coverage for the services of certain audiologists, speech pathologists, language pathologists, and dentists.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 813
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: 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
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1100
68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: 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
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
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, GeneSponsor: 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