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HB 1445 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to medical or dental billing services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 1629 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to improvements to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual designed to prevent fraud, waste, or abuse in the provision of Medicaid dental services. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 2755 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3145 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
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
SB 951 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to improvements to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual designed to prevent fraud, waste, or abuse in the provision of Medicaid dental services. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 970 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions related to health and human services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1152 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
HB 1647 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to the development of a dental services benefit under Medicaid for adult recipients with disabilities and a pilot program to provide those services. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 1862 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2486 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4530 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to a review of Medicaid dental services provided to children. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
SB 556 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to adults with disabilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
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
SB 814 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the regulation of equine dentistry. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1263 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain Medicaid recipients. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1550 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2558 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to capitation payments under a contract with a health maintenance organization for the provision of dental care services. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4092 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1565 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the procedure for ordering medical or dental services for certain persons admitted to or committed to care at certain state facilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
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
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
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
HB 3024 84-0 (2015) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 550 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
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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
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
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
SB 1349 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 638 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al. Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the feasibility of requiring dental examinations for certain public school students. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1395 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan
Sponsor: 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
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
HB 2428 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to a prohibition on delivering dental services under the Medicaid program and the child health plan program through a managed care model or arrangement in certain counties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2919 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the provision of orthodontic services under the Medicaid program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
SB 151 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the practice of dentistry, including the regulation of dental service organizations; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 774 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 796 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to consent before a dentist or dental hygienist may clean teeth without performing an x-ray. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1248 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the provision of certain dental services to children at certain schools under the medical assistance program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1777 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3221 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3637 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the regulation of equine dental technicians; providing penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee
SB 120 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 168 81-0 (2009) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2611 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to establishing an interim committee to study the provision of dental services to certain public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 536 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1048 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2076 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to health insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint. Senate: State Affairs Referred to s/c by chair
HB 2135 80-0 (2007) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the use of certain terms to describe benefits for dental care services. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2511 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to a dental services voucher pilot program in border-region counties. House: Border & International Affairs Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 2707 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the development and implementation of a plan to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for dental services. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3898 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the development and implementation of a plan to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for dental services. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 451 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to requiring dental support for a child. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 682 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim | et. al. Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2398 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to payment by health benefit plans for certain dental care services. House: Insurance Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2739 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to vision and dental benefits provided under the state child health plan. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2849 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to requiring dental support for a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2874 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to regional and state dental services advisory committees under the Medicaid program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3003 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to prescribe and administer fluoride varnish. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3027 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3271 79-0 (2005) Author: Keffer, Bill Relating to the provision of dental care benefits in certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3336 79-0 (2005) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to dental hygiene services or procedures provided under the medical assistance program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 726 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to administer fluoride varnish. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 814 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1163 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1973 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to requiring dental support for a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2715 78-0 (2003) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to dental hygiene services or procedures provided under the medical assistance program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3193 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the delegation of certain acts by dentists. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1571 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories and dental technicians. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 479 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to providing dental services to certain recipients of medical assistance. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1153 77-0 (2001) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to providing dental services to certain recipients of medical assistance. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1228 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to dental services provided under the medical assistance program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1556 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to insurance coverage for certain dental procedures. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2614 77-0 (2001) Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3507 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the regulation of dentistry and the provision of dental services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 34 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing dental services to certain recipients of medical assistance. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 789 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and reimbursement of telemedicine medical services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1411 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to dental services provided under the medical assistance program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 94 76-0 (1999) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to insurance coverage for certain dental procedures. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2340 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to provision of dental insurance benefits through a preferred provider benefit plan. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2633 76-0 (1999) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to the confidentiality of dental patient records. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3533 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3534 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3636 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to providing dental services to certain recipients of medical assistance. House: Human Services Considered in Calendars
HCR 299 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Requesting a study of the extension of dental PPO benefits to all businesses without access to self-funded programs. House: House Administration Referred to House Administration
HR 1200 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Requesting a study of the extension of dental PPO benefits to all businesses without access to self-funded programs. House: House Administration Referred to House Administration
SB 1084 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the assignment of benefits for dental care services. House: Insurance
Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
HB 179 75-0 (1997) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to the employment of a dentist by a nonprofit health organization that primarily provides services to individuals who have AIDS or the human immunodeficiency virus. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1244 75-0 (1997) Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al. Relating to providing fairness and choice to certain patients and providers under managed care health benefit plans. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1363 75-0 (1997) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to dental health maintenance organizations. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1378 75-0 (1997) Author: Hirschi, John Relating to a donated dental services program for certain individuals. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3183 75-0 (1997) Author: Davila, Diana Relating to dental procedures involving a minor. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3310 75-0 (1997) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to requiring health benefit plans to cover medically necessary dental work for children born with cleft palate. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HCR 296 75-0 (1997) Author: Davila, Diana Directing the TDH to conduct a study relating to access to quality dental care by minors. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 464 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al. Relating to providing fairness and choice to certain patients and providers under managed care health benefit plans. Senate: Economic Development Co-author authorized
SB 470 75-0 (1997) Author: Sibley, David Relating to a donated dental services program for certain individuals. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1194 74-0 (1995) Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental provider organizations and dental provider plans. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2898 74-0 (1995) Author: Harris, Jack
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the inspection and maintenance of dental X-ray equipment. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 3219 74-0 (1995) Author: Cook, John Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HR 1086 74-0 (1995) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Urging dental provider organizations to follow certain guidelines. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 379 74-0 (1995) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental preferred provider organizations and dental preferred provider plans. Senate: Economic Development Referred to special subcommittee
SB 972 74-0 (1995) Author: Turner, Jim Relating to the prohibition of certain dental referral services; providing a penalty. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1084 74-0 (1995) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Cook, John
Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SR 1267 74-0 (1995) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Urging dental provider organizations to follow certain guidelines. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 80 73-0 (1993) Author: Rabuck, Bob Relating to dental examinations and oral health care for residents of long-term care facilities. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 190 73-0 (1993) Author: Rabuck, Bob Relating to emergency dental care for elderly individuals. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1117 73-0 (1993) Author: Rabuck, Bob Relating to dental care for long-term care patients. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1880 73-0 (1993) Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al. Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental referral plan organizations. House: Public Health
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2168 73-0 (1993) Author: Hirschi, John Relating to dental care pilot programs for certain underserved areas. House: Public Health Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 230 73-0 (1993) Author: Shelley, Dan Relating to providing oral health care to nursing home residents. Senate: Health & Human Services No action taken in committee
SB 875 73-0 (1993) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental referral plan organizations. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 913 73-0 (1993) Author: Lucio, Eddie Relating to the selection of health care providers. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 1520 72-0 (1991) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental referral plans as defined in the Act; providing for the organization, management, duties, responsibilities, limitation on, and prohibited practices of dental referral plans; providing the standards for certification and operation; providing the power, duties, and responsibility of the Commissioner of Insurance; prohibiting certain practices and defining certain offenses as misdemeanors; providing enforcement procedures; stating the relationship of this Act to existing laws and persons or corporations operating pursuant to other laws; designating the law governing rehabilitation, liquidation, and conservation of an organization; providing for certain fees and authorizing certain taxes and establishing a maintenance fund; providing procedures for administrative and judicial appeals; and providing an effective date. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
SB 205 72-0 (1991) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the exemption of certain dental services from statutes regulating health maintenance organizations. Senate: Health & Human Services Postponed in committee
SB 848 72-0 (1991) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the sale of dental supplies to an unregistered dental laboratory; providing a penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Postponed in committee
SB 908 72-0 (1991) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental referral plans. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
HB 1188 71-0 (1989) Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al. Relating to the provision of dental services by a health maintenance organization. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 1243 71-0 (1989) Author: Park, Carolyn
Sponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the provision of services by dentists under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 564 71-0 (1989) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the provision of dental services by a health maintenance organization. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 694 71-0 (1989) Author: McFarland, Bob Relating to the provision of services by dentists under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 244 70-0 (1987) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the provision of services relating to dental extractions and complications from extractions under the medical assistance program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
SB 256 70-0 (1987) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1581 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the establishment of a dental care advisory committee to advise the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council and to the abolition of the Texas Board of Health Dental Advisory Committee. House: Government Organization
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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HB 1818 69-0 (1985) Author: McDonald, Nancy Relating to a program to furnish oral health services to eligible individuals. House: Public Health Companion considered in lieu of
HB 1981 69-0 (1985) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to the use of state facilities or equipment by a dental school faculty member. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2335 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Charles Relating to the regulation of any type of dental health care plan or scheme and to dentists. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 693 69-0 (1985) Author: Edwards, Chet Relating to the establishment of a dental care advisory committee by the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council and to the abolition of the Texas Board of Health Dental Advisory Committee. House: Government Organization
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 894 69-0 (1985) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to a program to furnish oral health services to eligible individuals and to the establishment of the Oral Health Improvement Services Program within the Texas Department of Health. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 1332 69-0 (1985) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the certification and regulation of prepaid dental plan organizations. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 1000 68-0 (1983) Author: Robnett, Nolan Relating to dental health service corporations. House: Public Health Referred to Committee on Public Health
HB 1027 68-0 (1983) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to the regulation of health insurance policies and employee benefit plans which provide benefits for dental care expenses as a result of an accident or sickness and providing the relationship of this Act to other laws. House: Insurance Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 1872 68-0 (1983) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to provision of dental coverage under the state employee uniform group insurance program. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
SB 165 68-0 (1983) Author: Williams, Lindon
Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to regulation of dental health service corporations. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 168 68-0 (1983) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the regulation of health insurance policies and employee benefit plans which provide benefits for dental care expenses as a result of an accident or sickness and providing the relationship of this Act to other laws. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
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HB 306 67-0 (1981) Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a survey of state employees about their desires to have a dental insurance plan. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
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HB 548 67-0 (1981) Author: Grubbs, Walter B. Relating to permitting the Crippled Children's Division of the State Department of Health to approve qualified dentists to participation in the program. House: Health Services Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 1016 67-0 (1981) Author: Nowlin, James Relating to the expenses of the members of the Texas Board of Health Dental Advisory Committee and providing necessary staff. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 1283 67-0 (1981) Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy" Relating to the exemption from regulation as unauthorized practitioners of dentistry of certain coaches who make impressions of teeth in order to make and fit mouthpieces. House: Health Services Referred to Committee on Health Services
HB 1308 67-0 (1981) Author: Clark, Jerry Relating to the provision of dental care by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. House: Health Services Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 1864 67-0 (1981) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to coverage for dental care under the state employees insurance program. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
SB 303 67-0 (1981) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Clark, Jerry
Relating to permitting the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and its agents to obtain advice and consent for dental treatment of persons admitted or committed to it care. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 424 67-0 (1981) Author: Santiesteban, H.
Sponsor: Grubbs, Walter B.
Relating to the authority of the Crippled Children's Division of the Texas Department of Health to procure dental service for eligible children. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
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SB 625 67-0 (1981) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Nowlin, James
Relating to the expenses of the members of and adequate funding for the Texas Board of Health Dental Advisory Committee and duties of the committee. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
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SB 828 67-0 (1981) Author: Andujar, Betty
Sponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to provide a modified definition of a "crippled child" and to require the provision of dental services to be subject to certain program criteria. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 860 66-0 (1979) Author: Browder, Jim
Sponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to reimbursement for dental services under certain health insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 1324 66-0 (1979) Author: Ezzell, Michael H. Relating to creation, operation, and regulation of health maintenance organizations to provide dental care and services. House: Health Services Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 321 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to reimbursement for dental services under certain health insurance policies. Senate: Economic Development Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 871 66-0 (1979) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to creation, operation, and regulation of health maintenance organizations to provide for dental care and services. Senate: Human Resources Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 1222 66-0 (1979) Author: Short, E.L.
Sponsor: Grubbs, Walter B.
Relating to the creation of a dental advisory committee to make recommendations to the Texas Board of Health; making the committee subject to the Texas Sunset Act. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 677 63-0 (1973) Author: Leland, Mickey Providing for the regulation of the practice of dental technology. House: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 1427 63-0 (1973) Author: Reyes, Ben T. Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the fitting and dispensing dentures; providing penalties; providing for severability. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1716 63-0 (1973) Author: McDonald, Sr., T.H. Relating to group dental care services; amending Section A, Article 2.01, Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, as amended (Article 1396-2.01, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), Section 11, Chapter 244, Acts of the 44th Legislature, Regular Session, 1935, as amended (Article 4551b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and Article 753, Penal Code of Texas, 1925, as amended; and declaring an emergency. House: Human Resources
Senate: Administration
Reported favorably
HR 142 63-0 (1973) Author: Green, Forrest Requesting the State Affairs Committee to study dispensing of dentures and other dental aids. House: State Affairs
SB 323 63-0 (1973) Author: Brooks, Chet Providing for the regulation of the practice of dental technology. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 973 63-0 (1973) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: McDonald, Felix
Relating to and authorizing additional methods of providing group dental heath care; providing for repeal of conflicting laws; providing for severability. House: Human Resources
Senate: Administration
Sent to Calendar Committee
SB 744 62-0 (1971) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to providing for the regulation of the practice of dental technology.
SB 316 57-0 (1961) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to providing for the incorporation of dental health service corporations under the Texas Nonprofit Act; adding an exception to the Dental Practice Act.
SB 268 56-0 (1959) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to defining the term dental technician and dental laboratory; providing for prescriptions by dentists and the inspection of such prescriptions and to clarify and further define the practice of dentistry.
SB 476 56-0 (1959) Author: Martin, Crawford Collins Relating to providing for the incorporation of dental health service corporations.
SB 38 56-2 (1959) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al. Relating to providing for the incorporation of Dental Health Service Corporations.
SB 2 56-3 (1959) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to providing for the incorporation of Dental Health Service Corporations.
HB 443 53-0 (1953) Author: Burkett, Omar Relating to authorizing and instructing the State Department of Public Welfare to contract with the University of Texas School of Dentistry for the making of dentures for old age pension recipients.
HB 38 45-0 (1937) Author: Stinson, Jeff D. Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 43rd Legislature (R.S.); authorizing the Rehabilitation Division of the State Department of Education to take certain census and reports.


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