HB 12 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the duration of services provided under Medicaid to women following a pregnancy.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 25 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to wholesale importation of prescription drugs in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CANADA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION ACT
HB 44 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAID
HB 49 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to public access to certain hospital investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Open Records | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
HB 54 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes
HB 59 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CATI'S ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 61 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or an abortion provider's services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 62 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing an Office of Early Childhood to coordinate, consolidate and integrate early childhood programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EARLY CHILDHOOD, OFFICE OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 95 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to food labeling by a cottage food production operation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 98 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the administration, provision, and Medicaid reimbursement of mental health or behavioral health services provided to certain public school students.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 100 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | TRANSFER STUDENTS | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health facilities.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes
HB 113 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the use of community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 132 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid and child health plan program coverage and reimbursement for childhood cranial remolding orthosis.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS
HB 140 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to individuals who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 172 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 176 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 211 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes, including the provision of services to children with disabilities or special needs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 214 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 226 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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 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 280 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to required submission of vaccine injury reports to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 299 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 423 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the cost of child care in this state in comparison to family income.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 434 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 446 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Statutory Revision
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 465 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the inpatient psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 472 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the creation of the office of health equity within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE OF | Health--General
HB 474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, LaceySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--General | Courts--Personnel | Family--Child Protection | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | VOLUNTEERS
HB 479 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the period for transporting a criminal defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial to a facility for competency restoration services and to the compensation to the county for the costs of confinement occurring after that period.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women following a pregnancy.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 512 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 526 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study on the prevalence of the use of psychoactive or psychotropic medication by persons who have committed suicide.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
HB 580 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 638 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MARY LOU'S LAW | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 652 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 663 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain maternal mortality information to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION ACT | Crime Prevention | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS
HB 728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 729 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated birth records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | TASK FORCE TO STUDY ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
HB 795 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
HB 803 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the establishment of a work group to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing an acute psychiatric bed registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to immunization requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 813 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 822 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 835 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 861 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
HB 872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of ingredients and toxic metals in lipstick and lip gloss.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 920 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of medication designated for treatment of respiratory distress on public and private school campuses.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 932 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain working parents for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 940 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRIVATE CHILD CARE TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 986 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the categorization, collection, and publication of certain demographic and other information pertaining to certain public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 988 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to informational materials provided through the alternatives to abortion program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 1008 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to suspending the employment of certain persons who provide care to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and who are alleged to have engaged in reportable conduct; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1009 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to imposing requirements on the employment of or contracts for certain individuals providing services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, including requiring certain facilities and Medicaid providers to conduct criminal history record information and employee misconduct registry reviews and to suspend the employment or contracts of individuals who engage in reportable conduct; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management
Received from the House
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1037 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Taxation--Sales
HB 1062 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1079 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
HB 1099 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1102 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 1111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study on the provision of applied behavior analysis services to children with autism under Medicaid and other public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | MEDICAID
HB 1141 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure by the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Employees
HB 1144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 1229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding firearms and ammunition in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-sponsor authorized
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Weapons
HB 1238 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the school health and related services program, including parental consent for program services, the establishment of a school health and related services program advisory council, and the publication of the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Handbook portion of the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | SCHOOL HEALTH & RELATED SERVICES PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1287 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1293 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1297 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to vision screenings for students in public or private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EYECARE & VISION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to a study on the side effects, adverse reactions, including death, and the effectiveness of vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) or its variants.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts, and access to care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 1396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1397 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of community recovery organization peer-to-peer services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1418 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency contracting and certain state employees involved with the contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1430 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for certain personal attendants under Medicaid and other programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Wages | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 1445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food manager certifications, and food service programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESTAURANTS | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1458 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 1463 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a state plan and requirements for nursing facilities and related institutions that provide care and treatment for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 1469 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to personnel training requirements for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities that advertise an Alzheimer's care unit or memory care unit.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
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 1481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to sickle cell disease health care improvement and the sickle cell task force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | SICKLE CELL TASK FORCE
HB 1488 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to sickle cell disease health care improvement and the sickle cell task force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAID | SICKLE CELL TASK FORCE
HB 1501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1517 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to an independent assessment of the Health and Human Services Commission's rules, minimum standards, and contract requirements that apply to certain residential child-care providers.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1571 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1575 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to improving health outcomes for pregnant women under Medicaid and certain other public benefits programs.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMED CONSENT | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 1593 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to infection prevention and control programs and other measures for communicable diseases at certain long-term care facilities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 1599 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1641 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals diagnosed with certain mental health disorders for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1644 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a study on mental health professionals or mental health response teams responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 1686 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably as substituted
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to facility fees charged by certain health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1701 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain Medicaid reimbursement disputes; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 1727 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 1743 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to assess the eligibility of certain inmates for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits on discharge or release from confinement.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1753 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the right to assistive reproductive technology treatments and procedures, including in vitro fertilization.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFERTILITY
HB 1785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities renamed as the office for health equity and the duties of that office.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE FOR | Health--General | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
HB 1795 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1798 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the development of a strategic plan for home and community-based services provided under Medicaid and the child health plan program and the establishment of an advisory committee on home and community-based services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID
HB 1824 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women following a pregnancy.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 1857 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | ANELL BORREGO ACT | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 1867 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for assisted living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 1868 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to minimum staffing standards for assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
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 1876 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | RITA LITTLEFIELD CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CENTRALIZED RESOURCE CENTER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1890 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, JaceySponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a hospital at home program by certain hospitals; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOME HEALTH CARE | Hospitals
HB 1898 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1904 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1946 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the categorization, collection, and publication of demographic and other information pertaining to certain public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 1952 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 1958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to maternal mortality and morbidity in this state and Medicaid eligibility of and coverage for certain services provided to pregnant women.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 2006 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 2036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the reimbursement rate for meals provided under the home-delivered meals program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2037 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2047 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals who are younger than 26 years of age.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2059 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training provided by local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Judges | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2072 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to eligibility for a grant to reduce recidivism, arrest, and incarceration of individuals with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2099 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that the Health and Human Services Commission establish and operate a state hospital in a county located in the Panhandle region of this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2124 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain individuals who are lawfully present in the United States.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2216 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 2219 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to a study on nurse-to-patient ratios for critical care patients in health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 2229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Family--Family Violence | HARASSMENT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | NATALIA COX ACT | PEACE OFFICERS | STALKING | TERRORIST THREAT
HB 2233 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to required mental health awareness training for first responders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2235 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton | et. al.
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--AIDS | INFORMED CONSENT
HB 2244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the establishment of a pilot project to provide supportive housing services through Medicaid to persons experiencing chronic homelessness.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--Homeless Persons | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2301 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
HB 2322 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to information provided to a survivor of sexual assault at a health care facility that is not a SAFE-ready facility.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to a mobile stroke unit grant program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 2361 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for a person to provide services as a mental health and substance use resource for school districts.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 2375 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the transfer of authority regarding the review and resolution of complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services to the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
HB 2401 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to certain contracting requirements under the Medicaid managed care delivery model.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 2404 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for functional family therapy services.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists on public and private school campuses and to the permissible uses of money appropriated to a state agency from the opioid abatement account.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2424 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to training and certification requirements for inspectors of public swimming pools, including spas, and artificial swimming lagoons.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 2473 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS
HB 2526 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID
HB 2529 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic insulin prescription drug unavailability.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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 2554 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS
HB 2563 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to a study on the disparities in the provision of certain health care services to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2572 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the central registry of names of individuals found to have abused or neglected a child.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 2587 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to eligibility for Medicaid for breast and cervical cancer.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| CANCER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Women
HB 2589 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the form of a medical power of attorney.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2638 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for multisystemic therapy services.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2641 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for the provision of rapid whole genome sequencing to certain infants with acute or complex illnesses.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| DNA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2668 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2727 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Rural | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2733 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2756 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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 2773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2794 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 2802 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid application form and communication with Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 2836 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2849 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to information about available free or low-cost cellular telephones and free or low-cost cellular telephone service plans provided to residents of certain nursing and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Nursing Homes | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 2873 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a strategic plan for improving maternal health, including the consolidation and repeal of certain planning and reporting requirements.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 2891 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the use of glucagon medication on certain public and private school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DIABETES | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 2903 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2932 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of and funding for additional program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) sites; making an appropriation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE
HB 2933 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark | et. al.
Relating to ensuring certain adoptive parents may consent to medical care and access information regarding their child who is eligible for benefits under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 2972 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to persons who are acquitted by reason of insanity in a criminal case.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2983 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to provide medical nutrition assistance to certain Medicaid recipients in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3026 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a prescription drug manufacturer or third-party prescription assistance program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3076 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to providing eligible supplemental nutrition assistance program recipients with an additional benefit to pay certain food delivery service fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3077 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the Medicaid and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3085 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide applicants with certain information regarding eligibility for public health programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to requiring the Sunset Advisory Commission to assess the efforts of certain state agencies to reduce disparities in outcomes in the performance of agency functions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 3119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to requirements applicable to certain third-party health insurers in relation to Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to advance directives, do-not-resuscitate orders, and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of certain patients, including a review of directives and decisions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the central registry of names of individuals found to have abused or neglected a child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to newborn screening tests.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTHING CENTERS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MALLORI'S ACT | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3214 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the determination of prescription drug reimbursement amounts under the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3226 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Purchasing--State
HB 3237 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a public outreach and education campaign for mixed-status families regarding eligibility for Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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 3265 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, ChristianSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the submission of certain reports by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3267 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain persons in this state.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3285 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for the provision of certain digital therapeutics.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to prescription drug benefits under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to programs established and operated by federally qualified health centers to provide primary care access to certain employees.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 3323 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | FOOD | FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY PLANNING COUNCIL, TEXAS | FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY, OFFICE OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 3326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the development of an extreme weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FLOODS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3346 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | SHERIFFS
HB 3363 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the confinement or detention of certain individuals in a county jail or other facility operated by or for the county and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement or detention.
House: Corrections Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton | et. al.
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--AIDS
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 3396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Health and Human Services Commission to establish a plan to bring certain funded forensic state hospital beds online.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 3462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the consolidation of ombudsman programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN | MANAGED CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OMBUDSMAN FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS TO CARE | OMBUDSMAN FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE | OMBUDSMAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY | OMBUDSMAN FOR MANAGED CARE ASSISTANCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
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 3501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to required human trafficking prevention training and disclosure of certain information about human trafficking by tattoo and body piercing studios.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a grant program for certain nonprofit organizations to distribute diapers to families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DIAPERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General
HB 3515 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment and operation of an interdisciplinary group to review services provided by home and community support services agencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOME HEALTH CARE
HB 3529 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to personal assistive mobility device protections for patients receiving emergency medical services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General
HB 3530 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3550 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to standards for and services provided by prescribed pediatric extended care centers, including Medicaid reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to presumptive eligibility of certain elderly individuals for home and community-based services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to statewide standards for the provision of and health benefit plan coverage of substance use and addiction treatment.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3571 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John
Relating to the establishment of the case assistance affiliate program to provide certain assistance to Medicaid recipients and child health plan program enrollees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
HB 3586 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion and contraception under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3602 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists at school district campuses serving students in grades six and above.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3606 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 3628 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to establishing a process to inform certain housing assistance applicants of their potential eligibility for certain public assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3680 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the administration of opioid antagonists by a school nurse or school district administrative personnel at public school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 3724 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
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 3726 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study on infant mortality and maternal mortality and morbidity in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3735 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the administration of opioid antagonists by a school nurse at public school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 3762 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3764 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the regulation of community aide programs for health benefit exchanges.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3778 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to reimbursement rates for eye health care services providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| EYECARE & VISION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3781 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3784 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a task force to study methods for increasing the manufacture of opioid antagonists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies
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 3815 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to the contents of a report on the regional allocation of mental health beds.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3838 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain state employees developed by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees
HB 3858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to peace officer wellness programs within certain law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| CHILD ABUSE | City Government--General | County Government--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3891 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the audit of claims and recovery of overpayments by Medicaid recovery audit contractors.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3916 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the reimbursement of certain durable medical equipment providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3962 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain working parents for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICAID FOR TEXAS WORKING FAMILIES ACT
HB 3976 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Women's Health Care Consortium.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Women
HB 4008 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | MARIHUANA
HB 4020 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to allowing certain inmates to apply for benefits under certain public benefits programs to be provided at the time of discharge or release.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 4021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4044 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the creation and optional filing of a record of life for an unborn child and the use of a certificate of stillbirth; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 4049 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4059 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 4089 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Alternatives to Abortion Program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain administrative penalties and procedures associated with aging, community-based, and long-term care service providers and the establishment of a task force to study certain rules and policies related to those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | LONG-TERM CARE | Safety
HB 4111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to access to and the provision of behavioral and mental health care services and trauma-informed care in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
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 4154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mental Health Care Enterprise Fund and the granting of license reciprocity to certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4169 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to providing prevocational or similar services under certain Medicaid waiver programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4170 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, LizSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to enforcement actions taken against a child-care or child-placing agency administrator's license.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Day Care | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to state overdose prevention and control efforts and the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE
HB 4185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to award grants for personalized treatment protocols for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 4197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | RESEARCH ANIMAL RETIREMENT ACT | Science & Technology
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 4220 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the office of the state long-term care ombudsman.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | LONG-TERM CARE | LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN, STATE | MEDICAL RECORDS | Nursing Homes | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ground ambulance services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AMBULANCES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4223 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to youth injury mitigation and information training for coaches and youth athletics personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COACH SAFELY ACT | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4224 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an interagency child protection database.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4238 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4240 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homelessness programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Homeless Persons | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to a study on the coverage of certain infants under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | MEDICAID
HB 4262 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4273 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to transportation procedures for certain end stage renal disease facility patients during a declared disaster.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 4288 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on the use of alternative therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a ketamine treatment grant program for veterans, active-duty military, and first responders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans
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 4348 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 4352 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to hospital-owned outpatient facilities, including the adoption of site-neutral reimbursement rates under Medicaid.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAID
HB 4356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the dissolution of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the creation of the Office of Youth Safety and Rehabilitation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | YOUTH SAFETY AND REHABILITATION, OFFICE OF
HB 4361 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for certain cancer-related treatments or items.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CANCER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4366 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for and provision of benefits under Medicaid or the child health plan program for certain individuals committed, placed, or detained in certain facilities and settings.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
HB 4415 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, CarlSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Health and Human Services Commission to the StarCare Specialty Health System.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | LUBBOCK COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4423 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Psilocybin Research Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PSILOCYBIN RESEARCH ADVISORY COUNCIL | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4431 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing and the post-release housing of certain inmates on parole or to mandatory supervision in an accredited recovery house; authorizing fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Received from the House
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | City Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4436 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to an advisory council on the needs of LGBTQ older adults.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | HOMOSEXUALITY | LGBTQ OLDER ADULTS, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Nursing Homes | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | INTERNET | MARIHUANA | Minors--Crimes Against | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the establishment or expansion of behavioral health centers or jail diversion centers in certain local mental health authority service areas.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4469 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to prekindergarten programs provided by public schools, including through partnerships with certain community-based child-care providers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4476 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits in relation to newborn children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| BIRTHING CENTERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4488 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| DISCRIMINATION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 4541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide comprehensive whole child care for children with complex medical needs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4561 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Alternative Mental Health Therapy Research Consortium and to certain plans, programs, and studies related to the provision of those alternative mental health therapies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 4566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the provision of personal assistance services under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEDICAID
HB 4568 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to establishing a base wage for personal attendants under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEDICAID | Salaries & Expenses
HB 4571 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to measures to address student hunger at postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4589 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to restrictions on the use of digital identification systems for patient health care records.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL RECORDS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4611 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the health and human services laws governing the Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid, and other social services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--General | MEDICAID | Statutory Revision
HB 4627 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the alternative electronic visit verification system recognized under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4629 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the terms and qualifications of members on the Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BORDER | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Drugs | FENTANYL OFFENSES ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LETHAL POISONING PRVENTION TASK FORCE | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to the establishment of the vulnerable adult protection task force.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTION TASK FORCE
HB 4658 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to procedures for establishing and recertifying a person's eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4682 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation program established by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 4687 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the administration of funding for the coordination of mental health, substance use, and public health care services in this state.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, & PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE COUNCIL | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
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 4695 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the provision of artificial intelligence mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Science & Technology
HB 4696 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, the making and investigation of complaints alleging violations of certain health facility licensing requirements, and the content of the employee misconduct registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Consumer Protection | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 4702 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to peer support specialists for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and peer services for those individuals under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for and prohibitions on gender transitioning procedures and treatments provided to certain individuals; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS MILLSTONE ACT
HB 4755 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the services provided under the alternatives to abortion program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4792 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to establishing the Texas Carbon Emissions Mitigation and Severe Weather Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of carbon emissions and severe weather in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Environment--Air | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS CARBON EMISSIONS MITIGATION & SEVERE WEATHER ADAPTATION ACT | TEXAS CARBON EMISSIONS MITIGATION & SEVERE WEATHER ADAPTATION COMMISSION | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4793 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4816 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the prohibited requirement of a rabies report on or quarantine of certain domesticated dogs, cats, and ferrets.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RABIES
HB 4823 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the provision and delivery of benefits to certain recipients under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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 4888 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for non-opioid treatments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4900 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment of a charitable clinic grant program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4923 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 4927 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to seeking a waiver under Medicaid to provide a continuous period of eligibility under the program for certain children.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID
HB 4928 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation of certain health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICARE
HB 4951 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the Medicare Primacy Coordination Audit and Assistance Program to assist eligible individuals in obtaining certain Medicare benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE
HB 4965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to measures to promote and support responsible fatherhood in this state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 4985 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for technological enhancements at certain health care facilities that provide mental health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4989 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the presumption of validity for an advance directive and permissible forms of a medical power of attorney.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INCAPACITATED PERSONS
HB 4990 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative and a governing board and advisory council for the initiative.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4998 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| BEXAR COUNTY | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 5014 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to the establishment of the Autism Medicaid Services Program Advisory Council to evaluate the provision of applied behavior analysis services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | AUTISM MEDICAID SERVICES PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 5020 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to the establishment of the Autism Medicaid Services Program Advisory Committee to evaluate the provision of applied behavior analysis services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 5021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to requiring Health and Human Services Commission contractors to report certain information regarding subcontractors.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to provide an annual bonus payment to certain Medicaid providers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 5024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to establishing the Medicaid home health efficiency technologies pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
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 5078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for and access to certain Medicaid waiver programs, including the medically dependent children (MDCP) and the Texas home living (TxHmL) waiver programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID
HB 5085 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children or the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 5088 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 5121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of treatment for chemical dependency.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 5166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the development of a language access plan to increase access to assistance under health and human services programs by certain individuals.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General
HB 5183 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to educational programs for persons whose driver's license is suspended following conviction of certain drug offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 5205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the Medicaid and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 5249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a public entity from providing financial assistance for abortion or abortion-related services; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5265 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for certain inpatient mental health services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 5274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expedited credentialing of providers under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 5284 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to emergency response protocols and safety and security audits developed by the Texas School Safety Center and Health and Human Services Commission for day-care centers.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HJR 90 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funding for the construction, expansion, maintenance, and operation of state mental health facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 435 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand their comprehensive cardiovascular screening programs.
House: Public Health
Reported enrolled
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 14 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 24 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 26 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to local mental health authority and local behavioral health authority audits and mental and behavioral health reporting, services, and programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 39 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 50 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to foster care placement in and the licensing of certain residential child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 52 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the right of state hospital patients to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
SB 63 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 71 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 72 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 73 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women following a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 74 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the use of community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 75 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 113 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ACT | MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 124 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women during and following a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 125 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 134 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities renamed as the office for health equity and the duties of that office.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE FOR | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of the ombudsman to resolve complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT--HHSC | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to employment verification of certain health facility applicants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 240 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Labor--Health & Safety | Nursing Homes
SB 241 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Talarico, James
Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic or biosimilar insulin prescription drug unavailability.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 264 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 265 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to required reports of certain vaccine-related or drug-related adverse events.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | PHYSICIANS
SB 273 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 294 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors and medication designated for treatment of respiratory distress on public and private school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 297 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to hospital patients' rights and hospital policies and procedures; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
SB 303 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to discrimination by a provider participating in Medicaid or the child health plan program against an individual based on immunization status.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAID
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 314 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to required labeling of certain products that contain or are derived from aborted human fetal tissue.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 329 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to food labeling by a cottage food production operation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 332 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Statutory Revision
SB 342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 343 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all individuals for whom federal matching money is available.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 344 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and premium assistance and cost-sharing reduction programs; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a study on the adverse reactions and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 406 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to make available to students certain pregnancy-related informational materials published by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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 497 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
SB 504 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a "Texas solution" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; requiring a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICAID REFORM TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 524 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 525 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to personal assistive mobility device protections for patients receiving emergency medical services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General
SB 550 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 557 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, KevinSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 591 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| CATI'S ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 593 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to an independent assessment of the Health and Human Services Commission's and the Department of Family and Protective Services' rules, minimum standards, and contract requirements that apply to certain residential child-care providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a voluntary home nursing visitation program for newborns.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 625 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 629 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists on public and private school campuses and to the permissible uses of money appropriated to a state agency from the opioid abatement account.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 630 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a public outreach and education campaign for mixed-status families regarding eligibility for Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 641 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 651 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain contracting requirements under the Medicaid managed care delivery model.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 663 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the development of a strategic plan for home and community-based services provided under Medicaid and the child health plan program and the establishment of an advisory committee on home and community-based services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID
SB 664 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
SB 671 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 727 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to allowing certain inmates to apply for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be provided at the time of discharge or release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 758 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 812 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESTAURANTS | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 829 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | SIGNS
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 850 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
SB 862 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the audit of claims and recovery of overpayments by Medicaid recovery audit contractors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 867 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the recipients of opioid antagonists under the opioid antagonist program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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 956 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to repealing the coordinated strategic plan for health and human services in this state, including related conforming amendments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
SB 1024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to preventative health care and public health, including prohibited immunization and face-covering requirements and private business or school closures.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAID | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to immunization requirements and documentation, including adverse event tracking following the administration of vaccines and booster doses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1103 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Health and Human Services Commission to the StarCare Specialty Health System.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | LUBBOCK COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the Medicaid application form and communication with Medicaid recipients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1156 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the operation of a hospital at home program by certain hospitals; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE | Hospitals | MEDICAID | MEDICARE
SB 1165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding weapons in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Weapons
SB 1177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to required immunizations for children and primary or secondary school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 1192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Noble, Candy
Relating to access to criminal history record information for certain employees, volunteers, and contractors, and for applicants for those positions, by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
SB 1197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to hospital reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse, exploitation, or neglect; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
SB 1228 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for local mental health authorities building new mental health facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1239 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to reimbursement rates for eye health care services providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EYECARE & VISION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1240 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to requiring the Sunset Advisory Commission to assess the efforts of certain state agencies to reduce disparities in outcomes in the performance of agency functions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 1242 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Campos, Liz
Relating to training for employees and operators of certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1272 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a study on reforms to the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--General | Interim Studies
SB 1275 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to facility fees charged by certain health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1282 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mental Health Care Enterprise Fund and the granting of license reciprocity to certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1314 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
SB 1317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to individuals who are deaf-blind.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1325 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | NATALIA COX ACT | PEACE OFFICERS | STALKING
SB 1342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to requirements applicable to certain third-party health insurers in relation to Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | RITA LITTLEFIELD CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CENTRALIZED RESOURCE CENTER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1365 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1401 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for emergency outpatient dialysis treatment provided to certain individuals with end stage renal disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1458 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits in relation to newborn children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BIRTHING CENTERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1463 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for a nonprofit organization or political subdivision to establish or expand a behavioral health crisis response program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1472 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the central registry of names of individuals found to have abused or neglected a child.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1496 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to authorizing certain health benefit exchanges to make eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1580 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
SB 1583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to restricting research on potentially pandemic pathogens in this state; creating a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1606 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to evidence and orders regarding intellectual disability or mental condition in certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the determination of prescription drug reimbursement amounts under the Medicaid vendor drug program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1623 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion and contraception under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1629 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation requirements.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes
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 1669 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to a study on the coverage of certain infants under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | MEDICAID
SB 1675 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to provide medical nutrition assistance to certain Medicaid recipients in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1677 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the establishment and administration of Health and Human Services Commission programs providing mental health services to certain individuals in this state.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1685 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1694 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the reimbursement rate for the provision of vagus nerve stimulation therapy system devices by certain health care providers under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1695 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the establishment of the case assistance affiliate program to provide certain assistance to Medicaid recipients and child health plan program enrollees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
SB 1696 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the provision of certain attendant care services under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--Wages
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 1724 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
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 | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1757 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the treatment of and education on sickle cell disease and the sickle cell task force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAID | SICKLE CELL TASK FORCE
SB 1785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1792 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
SB 1802 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to administrative procedures in the architectural barriers program at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1803 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homelessness programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Homeless Persons | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1824 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to standards for and services provided by prescribed pediatric extended care centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 1832 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to individuals who may provide services as personal attendants under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Wages | MEDICAID
SB 1849 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to an interagency reportable conduct search engine, standards for a person's removal from the employee misconduct registry and eligibility for certification as certain Texas Juvenile Justice Department officers and employees, and the use of certain information by certain state agencies to conduct background checks.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERAGENCY COORDINATION ON REPORTABLE CONDUCT, OFFICE OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1870 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children or the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1871 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Empowerment Account pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits in achieving self-sufficiency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1903 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a grant program for technological enhancements at certain health care facilities that provide mental health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1915 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the reimbursement of certain durable medical equipment providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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 1966 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to a grant program for school-based health care initiatives established to serve certain underserved students.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Schatzline, Nate | et. al.
Relating to requirements for certain Internet websites containing sexual material harmful to minors; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | CLASS ACTIONS | Communications & Press | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 2023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2080 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the development of a language access plan to increase access to assistance under health and human services programs by certain individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
SB 2103 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to transferring certain investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Consumer Protection | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 2115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS
SB 2132 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2133 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the transportation of certain end stage renal disease facility patients during a declared disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 2143 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for and access to certain Medicaid waiver programs, including the medically dependent children (MDCP) and the Texas home living (TxHmL) waiver programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID
SB 2145 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the provision and delivery of benefits to certain recipients under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 2168 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a mobile stroke unit grant program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2177 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the establishment of the Autism Medicaid Services Program Advisory Committee to evaluate the provision of applied behavior analysis services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 2178 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the establishment of the Autism Medicaid Services Program Advisory Council to evaluate the provision of applied behavior analysis services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | AUTISM MEDICAID SERVICES PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ground ambulance services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AMBULANCES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 2191 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to peer support specialists for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and peer services for those individuals under Medicaid living outside of state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2193 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to programs established and operated by federally qualified health centers to provide primary care access to certain employees.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Health & Safety
SB 2223 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to establishing pilot program to offer assistance for older adults diagnosed with severe vision loss.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--General
SB 2224 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of a special hospital license to certain establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 2237 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
SB 2254 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a report regarding certain residential and nonresidential services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 2278 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for functional family therapy services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 2279 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for multisystemic therapy services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the creation of a task force to develop a plan for the consolidation of the functions of workforce development programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission and social services programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONSOLIDATION OF WORKFORCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, TASK FORCE ON | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2320 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain child-care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of the intellectual disabilities and complex medical needs community support pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
SB 2360 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide comprehensive whole child care for children with complex medical needs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibiting a public entity from providing financial assistance for abortion or abortion-related services; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | Political Subdivisions
SB 2381 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the development of a webpage and mobile application for the provision of pregnancy-related resources and information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 2383 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation, management, and administration of the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2417 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a study on the effects of providing child life specialist services to certain individuals who receive supportive palliative care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PALLIATIVE CARE INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Finances--Appropriations
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 2450 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training requirements for and prohibited discrimination by child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2452 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including the establishment of crisis centers and mobile crisis teams; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations | SUICIDE
SB 2467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the establishment and operation of a mobile narcotic drug treatment unit by a narcotic drug treatment program facility; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2468 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding available beds at inpatient mental health facilities providing acute psychiatric treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2479 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2489 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to providing prevocational or similar services under certain Medicaid waiver programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 2535 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of prescription glucagon medication on public and private school campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DIABETES | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 2544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 2632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to required labeling of food containing mRNA vaccine material.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 10 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 13 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 19 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 23 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Filed
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 26 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET
HB 26 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 29 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 32 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 35 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET
HB 36 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Filed
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
Filed
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 18 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 34 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Filed
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 57 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET
HB 76 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 86 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 163 88-3 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of child-care facilities providing care to certain unaccompanied children and the suspension of laws relating to the licensing of those facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Aliens | Day Care | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
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
SB 78 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 81 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
Recommitted to committee
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District
HB 24 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 30 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 67 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 69 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 17 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 4 87-0 (2021)
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health care services in this state, including services under Medicaid and other public benefits programs, using telecommunications or information technology and to reimbursement for some of those services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Rural | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
HB 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | TEXAS CARES | TEXAS CARES ACT
HB 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a cap on the monthly price of insulin and insulin supplies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 78 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FORT BEND COUNTY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 82 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 98 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PROMOTORAS
HB 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the eligibility of and receipt by certain relative caretakers of dependent children of supplemental financial assistance and the assignment of those relative caretakers as protective payees for financial assistance payments; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Medicaid buy-in program for certain low-income individuals through the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain benefits under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program, including the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate state and local regulation of group homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to establishing a program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain children through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a supporting medically fragile children program for the provision of certain necessary health care services to those children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to renaming the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities to the office of health equity and to the duties of that office.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE OF | Health--General
HB 264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Employees
HB 270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes
HB 280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to an action plan to expand telemedicine medical services and telehealth services and increase access to critical medical care and health care services in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | TELEMEDICINE
HB 290 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility and a periodic eligibility review for a child for Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 292 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to creating a voluntary certification for recovery housing.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Open Meetings | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 326 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Safety
HB 337 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 398 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 413 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to doula services, including Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of a task force on maternal mortality in African American women.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY IN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN, TASK FORCE ON | Women
HB 464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 472 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to services provided by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 473 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a direct primary care model pilot program for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS
HB 493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 509 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching funds are available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAID
HB 511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment with a small business.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAID
HB 512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for employees of small businesses.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAID
HB 513 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 516 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 542 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to foster care placement in and the licensing of certain residential child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary certification for recovery housing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of comprehensive health care benefits coverage through a publicly funded program to be known as the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization peer-to-peer services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 706 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 707 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on expanding recovery housing in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a bone marrow donor recruitment program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to regulation of contact tracing for communicable diseases; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Science & Technology | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 898 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interagency grant program to support and sustain the operations of community recovery organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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 936 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET
HB 939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to required access to care and provider network provisions in a contract between the Health and Human Services Commission and a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 941 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a work group to study uniform quality measures under a value-based program for long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the period of eligibility of certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 974 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine, telehealth, and technology-related health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Rural | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1003 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRIVATE CHILD CARE TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to expedited death certificates for religious purposes in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Religion
HB 1019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1050 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1097 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
HB 1109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to a report on state actions to prevent chemical dependency facilities from engaging in certain prohibited solicitation practices.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to patient safety practices regarding placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 1173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 1189 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain working parents for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to communicable disease and infection prevention and control measures for certain long-term care facilities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 1223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to minimum standards for staffing at assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 1224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for assisted living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 1230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to excluding the value of motor vehicles in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1263 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to reimbursement of health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 1276 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 1323 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a state plan and requirements for nursing facilities to provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 1362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
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 1386 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 1413 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of rules regarding the provision of peer support services to persons older than a certain age and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1423 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation and inspection procedures of certain long-term care facilities, including a survey of certain facilities' emergency power sources.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 1427 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of negotiated rates requested by members of the legislature from certain health care vendors that contract with this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | MANAGED CARE
HB 1432 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to prohibiting certain discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 1436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 1449 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 1516 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to efficiency audits of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and the state temporary assistance and support services program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
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 1539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | TRESPASS
HB 1580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION ACT | Crime Prevention | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 1583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to local workforce development boards and the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct and are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1608 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the categorization, collection, and publication of certain demographic and other information pertaining to certain public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 1625 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
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
| DENTAL SERVICES | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1664 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the reinstatement of eligibility for medical assistance of certain children placed in juvenile facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CATI'S ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 1681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the construction of certain assisted living facilities located within a floodplain in certain counties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | FLOODS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes | Safety
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 1730 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1741 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTHY BUSINESS ACT | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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 1761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the creation of the child care accessibility and affordability task force.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD CARE ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY TASK FORCE | Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 1802 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of alternative therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the reimbursement of nursing facilities under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes
HB 1824 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the continuity of services received by individuals receiving services at state hospitals and state supported living centers, the establishment of a pilot program to provide behavioral health or psychiatric services to certain residential care facility residents, and court orders for psychoactive medication for certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to mental health services development plans as updated by local mental health authority groups.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1859 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a study on the interoperability needs and technology readiness of behavioral health service providers in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Science & Technology
HB 1907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to increase public transparency of health care data and improve quality of health care in this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 1988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to presumptive eligibility of certain elderly individuals for home and community-based services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT 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 1991 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 2024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated birth records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 2052 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to public access to certain hospital investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Open Records
HB 2055 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
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 2121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID
HB 2126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 2151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 2164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to efficiency audits of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Courts--County & Statutory | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2205 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to applicability of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to certain pools, spas, and other swimming areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 2217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the misbranding of certain food.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2285 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of and criminal offenses occurring near certain child-care facilities and age restrictions on persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 2287 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to data collection and receipt of certain reports by and consultation with the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COLLABORATIVE TASK FORCE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2313 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL RECORDS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a designated essential caregiver for residents of certain long-term care facilities during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 2325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 2332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the referral of certain pregnant women to a nurse-family partnership program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 2333 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the home nursing visitation for newborn caregivers competitive grant program.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Women
HB 2469 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the establishment of a pilot project to provide supportive housing services through Medicaid to persons experiencing chronic homelessness.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--Homeless Persons | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure by hospitals of prices for hospital services and items; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 2528 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the contracting authority of the Health and Human Services Commission for the volunteer advocate for children program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
HB 2532 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to investigating and responding to complaints filed against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR 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
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a parity complaint portal and educational materials and parity law training regarding benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders to be made available through the portal and otherwise; designating October as mental health condition and substance use disorder parity awareness month.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Holidays | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PARITY AWARENESS MONTH
HB 2596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the identification requirements for health professionals associated with certain health facilities; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2603 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a direct primary care model pilot program for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the provision of Medicaid and child health plan program services using telecommunications or information technology and to reimbursement for those services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2616 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a voluntary labeling program for meat and poultry products originating in this state.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 2633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
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 | Health--General | Women
HB 2641 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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 2666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Military & Veterans | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Women
HB 2685 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage for doula services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 2706 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the emergency services and care provided to victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2727 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMED CONSENT
HB 2752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 2822 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the availability of antipsychotic prescription drugs under the vendor drug program and Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2834 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain collaborative care management services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 2856 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAID
HB 2867 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license for an assisted living facility that has a change in ownership.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 2897 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 2902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study factors contributing to disproportionate COVID-19 outcomes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 2946 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Military & Veterans
HB 2955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2963 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2973 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--General | Courts--Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | TEXAS CARES ACT
HB 3004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to information regarding breast-feeding.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTHING CENTERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 3035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the evaluation of family-based safety services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing the system benefit account and programs for providing assistance to certain low-income, ill, and disabled electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health care provider participation programs in this State.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | MEDICARE
HB 3088 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain mental health grant programs established by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to home-delivered meal services under the Options for Independent Living program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 3121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary quality standards certification process for certain private residential psychiatric treatment facilities that provide treatments and services to youth; imposing fees; authorizing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3126 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
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
Referred to Jurisprudence
| GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIANS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to contracts for family support services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 3137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a medical cannabis research program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMED CONSENT | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PERMITS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
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
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a study and report by the Health and Human Services Commission on the continuity of home health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOME HEALTH CARE
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 3218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the electronic Medicaid recipient directories maintained by Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the reimbursement of wound care education and training services providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the composition of the Long-Term Care Facilities Council and rules related to and the imposition of administrative penalties against certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LONG-TERM CARE | LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES COUNCIL | Nursing Homes
HB 3268 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 3287 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to persons who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the procurement process of state agencies, including the evaluation of and communication with vendors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 3368 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of assisted living facilities and referral of clients to the facilities by referral agencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 3396 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to provision of behavioral health services under Medicaid using audio-only technology and to reimbursement for those services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--General | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3425 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | MARIHUANA | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HB 3441 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to timely claims payments in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to development of guidelines for the use of digital devices in public schools and a school district or open-enrollment charter school policy for the effective integration of those devices.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
HB 3493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3553 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for mobile crisis outreach teams.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the awarding of grants to initiate, expand, maintain, and improve emergency medical services and to support medical systems and facilities that provide trauma care.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 3621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
| BEXAR COUNTY | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3631 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to statewide standards for the provision of substance use and addiction treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to vehicle modification services provided under the vocational rehabilitation program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3646 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting and state employees, officers, contractors, and other persons involved with the contracting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 3662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a sickle cell disease registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to purchase of personal protective equipment made in the United States by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| AUDIOLOGISTS | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 3679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of durable medical equipment providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the investigation of alleged exploitation of certain elderly persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 3705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to including medically fragile individuals in the Texas Division of Emergency Management's emergency assistance registry for wellness checks during certain emergencies.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3718 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain entities post human trafficking signs; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Highways | Hospitals | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3720 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to long-term care facilities for and Medicaid waiver programs available to certain individuals, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3730 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study workforce shortages and care practices in assisted living facilities and nursing facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | WORKFORCE SHORTAGES & CARE PRACTICES IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES & NURSING FACILITIES, TASK FORCE
HB 3740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3760 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT
HB 3761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIG SPRING, CITY OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3834 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3871 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation of a program for assisting certain recipients in achieving self-sufficiency.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General
HB 3922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to information provided by health care providers and hospitals to certain patients regarding pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs for insulin.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals
HB 3944 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the provision of initial health risk assessments for Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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 4015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4041 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a suicide prevention policy in residential child-care facilities and child-placing agencies.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
HB 4045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the cost, payment, and collection of health care expenses.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT REPORTS | DEBT | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 4049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons diagnosed with certain mental health disorders for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4058 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the provision of applied behavior analysis services to children with autism under Medicaid and other public benefits programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID
HB 4061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain persons in this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 4132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
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 Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Utilities--Electric
HB 4133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| BEXAR COUNTY | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 4139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the Office for Health Equity.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE OF | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 4140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
| County Government--Finance | County Government--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | HARRIS COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 4158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 4160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the transfer of the Health and Human Services function of regulating facilities and family homes under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4169 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to an employee database for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
HB 4175 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DIANNA'S LAW | FAMILY VIOLENCE, TASK FORCE ON | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 4184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of home health care services under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | PSYCHOLOGISTS
HB 4216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to Medicaid managed care accreditation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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 4233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in certain bars, restaurants, and places of employment; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | RESTAURANTS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 4252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4265 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the provision of peer services, including family partner peer support services by family partners, and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4302 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 4310 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing an assistance program to provide certain health care services to certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| DISCRIMINATION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 4330 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report of animal cruelty to certain law enforcement agencies and immunity from liability for the report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | VETERINARIANS
HB 4339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4342 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment by certain counties and hospital districts of disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| BEXAR COUNTY | County Government--General | DALLAS COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | NEEDLES & SYRINGES | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 4343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to improve health care outcomes and reduce costs under Medicaid by providing participating recipients with enhanced case management and other services to address certain social determinants of health.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to repealing or replacing medically unnecessary and outdated abortion restrictions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | ABORTION IS HEALTH CARE ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers
HB 4406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4446 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a program to provide certain children with character development opportunities, career advancement assistance, and access to certain extracurricular and wellness services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 4479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4529 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to the provision of home dialysis care by a dialysis technician.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | REGISTERED NURSES
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
HB 4558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency planning requirements for certain independent senior living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Approving the SNAP settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| DEPT. OF JUSTICE, U.S. | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 56 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Approving the settlement agreement between the Health and Human Services Commission and plaintiffs Coleman, Jackson, and Perez.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| COLEMAN, DORENA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JACKSON, CURTIS | PEREZ, FEDERICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 8 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Abortion | ATTORNEY'S FEES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMED CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | TEXAS HEARTBEAT ACT
SB 25 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
SB 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Workforce Development | MEDICAID | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to a peer support network for certain law enforcement personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 73 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to providing access to local public health entities and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 96 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PROMOTORAS
SB 138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts, and access to care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 183 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to emergency medical services subscription programs and reciprocity agreements between certain air ambulance companies operating a subscription program.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Insurance
| AMBULANCES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 191 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of social determinants of health in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 217 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | ELLIE'S LAW | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 262 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training requirements and prohibited discrimination for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 263 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the ability of certain relative caretakers of dependent children to receive supplemental financial assistance and be assigned as protective payees for financial assistance payments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance
SB 267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
SB 271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Safety
SB 292 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to supportive palliative care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 322 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to presumptive eligibility of certain elderly individuals for home and community-based services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 412 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine, telehealth, and technology-related health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Rural | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
SB 428 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
SB 431 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to claims processes and reimbursement for, and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on, health care providers under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 432 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
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 437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the establishment of a personal protective equipment reserve advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
SB 451 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fire Fighters & Police--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 454 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to mental health services development plans as updated by the Health and Human Services Commission and local mental health authority groups.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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 501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to regulation of certain group homes and other residential facilities for children, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes
SB 502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation of religious counselors with certain health care facility patients and residents during a public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion
SB 580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 589 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct and are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated, probate matters and proceedings, and other matters involving statutory county courts, including statutory probate courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Courts--County & Statutory | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 640 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a study on the interoperability needs and technology readiness of behavioral health service providers in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL RECORDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Science & Technology
SB 642 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of mental health services for certain children at risk of relinquishment.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 651 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a pilot project to improve health care outcomes and reduce costs under Medicaid by providing participating recipients with enhanced case management and other services to address certain social determinants of health.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 657 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to regular efficiency audits of public benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
SB 662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the adoption of rules regarding the provision of peer support services to persons older than a certain age and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 672 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain collaborative care management services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the availability of antipsychotic prescription drugs under the vendor drug program and Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | AUDITOR, STATE | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 799 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to contracting procedures and requirements for governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State
SB 800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 802 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL RECORDS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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 827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 869 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to a study of options for implementing family preservation services, the provision of certain other health and human services by certain state agency contractors, and the repeal of a prior pilot program for family-based safety services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 914 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the required disclosure by hospitals of prices for hospital services and items; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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
| DENTAL SERVICES | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 960 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program that allows counties to establish public guardians for certain incapacitated persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | SUPREME COURT
SB 968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | INTERNET | OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: 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
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the categorization, collection, and publication of certain demographic and other information pertaining to certain public benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
SB 984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TASK FORCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
SB 1017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SB 1036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | TRESPASS
SB 1059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1060 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license for an assisted living facility that has a corporate change in ownership.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
SB 1074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to positive behavior plans of school districts, development of positive behavior best practices by the Texas Education Agency, and reporting of disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
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 1121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated birth records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
SB 1133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to store publicly accessible information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 1136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to implementation of certain health care provider initiatives and measures designed to reduce costs and improve recipient health outcomes under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure of prices for certain items and services provided by certain medical facilities; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a study on streamlining public safety net programs to reduce costs and improve outcomes for recipients under the programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
SB 1140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities, behavioral issues, or special needs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PHYSICIANS
SB 1148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Minors--General
SB 1149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 1150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to assignment or transfer of certain contracts with managed care organizations under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of transitional supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to certain households.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the contracting authority of the Health and Human Services Commission for the volunteer advocate for children program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
SB 1157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a task force on ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON ENSURING APPROPRIATE CARE SETTINGS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SB 1173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 1190 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a direct primary care model pilot program for Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS
SB 1195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the right of certain hospital patients to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals
SB 1199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1200 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to referrals to and consent to services under certain programs designed to serve pregnant women and families.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 1217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a voluntary quality standards certification process for certain private residential psychiatric treatment facilities that provide treatments and services to youth; imposing fees; authorizing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1244 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1275 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to provision of behavioral health services under Medicaid using audio-only technology and to reimbursement for those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--General | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1287 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 1299 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses, to the emergency services and care provided to victims of those offenses, and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1302 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Employees
SB 1306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COVID-19 | COVID-19 HEALTH EQUITY TASK FORCE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1307 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the waiver of work search requirements under the supplemental nutrition assistance program during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAID
SB 1341 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to eligibility for certain benefits provided under public assistance programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1390 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for municipal or county mental health crisis response team programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to regional protocols and processes for patient transfers and related services within the geographic area served by certain trauma service area regional advisory councils.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1403 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to acquisition, dissemination, and use of criminal history record information for certain judicial purposes, including for certification, registration, and licensing, of certain court professions and for appointing, removing, or continuing the appointment of a guardian.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL RECORDS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
SB 1457 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to peer specialists for and the provision of peer services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, including the provision of those services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the home nursing visitation for newborn caregivers competitive grant program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Women
SB 1532 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the construction of abortion laws and the waiver of certain requirements for a physician or abortion facility in performing or inducing an abortion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing reimbursement rates for certain child-care providers participating in the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
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 1564 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state to serve persons with mental health and substance use issues.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--Workforce Development | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1573 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the collection, analysis, tracking, and preservation of evidence of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
SB 1609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to proof of identification presented by a voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NATIVE AMERICANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to requiring emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--Fuel Storage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
SB 1625 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for end stage renal disease facilities regarding treatment provided during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 1628 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of the ombudsman to resolve complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1647 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT
SB 1648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of benefits under the Medicaid program, including to recipients with complex medical needs.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 1652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BIG SPRING, CITY OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1684 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the cost, payment, and collection of health care expenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CREDIT REPORTS | DEBT | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance
