HB 620 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to identification cards issued by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to utilization review requirements for a health care service provided by a network physician or provider.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to preauthorization requirements and examinations of certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the relationship between health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans and physicians and health care providers, including prompt payment of the claims of certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, LaceySponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to financial regulation of certain life, health, and accident insurers and health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review for certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the telephone availability of certain personnel by certain health benefit plan issuers and utilization review agents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to provider reimbursement for certain emergency health care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by out-of-network ground ambulance service providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 4531 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to preauthorization of medical care or health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 519 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 999 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to consumer protections against and county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to preauthorization and utilization review for certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the telephone availability of certain personnel by certain health benefit plan issuers and utilization review agents.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to payment for care provided by a chiropractor under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1864 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the relationship between physicians or health care providers and health maintenance organizations or preferred provider benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers and to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2520 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to disclosures by certain health benefit plans to enrollees regarding certain preauthorized medical care and health care services.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to standardization of insurance and health maintenance organization disclosures.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the authority of health benefit plan issuers to require utilization review for a health care service provided by network physicians or providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to identification cards issued by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3828 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the disclosure of health benefit plan network status of certain physicians and health care practitioners.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
HB 3933 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to consumer protections against billing and limitations on information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
SB 744 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the relationship between physicians or health care providers and health maintenance organizations or preferred provider benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by certain out-of-network providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to methods of notice from certain health benefit plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1739 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to payment for care provided by a chiropractor under certain health benefit plans; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to disclosures by certain health benefit plans to enrollees regarding certain preauthorized medical care and health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Julie
Relating to physician and health care provider directories, preauthorization, utilization review, independent review, and peer review for certain health benefit plans and workers' compensation coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1649 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1675 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the methods of payment to health care providers by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1940 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the use by the comptroller of public accounts of certain forms in connection with administration and enforcement of certain insurance premium tax laws.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
HB 2036 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to premium tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2350 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the provision of health care benefits through a network of physicians or health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2396 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to an annual earnings and profit report by insurance companies and health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2558 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to capitation payments under a contract with a health maintenance organization for the provision of dental care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2900 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to provision of certain preventive health care services to certain health benefit plan and health maintenance organization enrollees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health maintenance organization contracts with certain entities to provide health care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care or network provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1413 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to health maintenance organization contracts with certain entities to provide health care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1636 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 3804 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3911 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the appointment by insurers, health maintenance organizations, and their agents of holders of a temporary agent's license.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to prior authorization from a health benefit plan issuer to obtain health care services under the health benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1280 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to contracts between dentists, optometrists, or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.
House: Insurance
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1358 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to procedures for certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of the calculation of out-of-network payments by the issuers of preferred provider benefit plans and by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2956 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain binding arbitration provisions in certain insurance and health benefit plan coverage documents.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
SB 84 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to procedures for certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 632 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to contracts between optometrists or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 800 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of the calculation of out-of-network payments by the issuers of preferred provider benefit plans and by health maintenance organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1220 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the use of certain funds from the Texas Health Insurance Pool.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1347 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1393 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1776 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to contracts between dentists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1826 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the use of unapproved or disapproved insurance or health maintenance organization forms.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2149 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to contracts between rural hospitals and certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
HB 2292 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3017 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the prohibited use of discretionary clauses in certain health maintenance organization and insurance contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3164 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to contracts between advanced practice registered nurses and health maintenance organizations, preferred provider benefit plans or other insurers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3402 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 521 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 554 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to contracts between dentists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1770 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to contracts between advanced practice registered nurses and health maintenance organizations, preferred provider benefit plans or other insurers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1782 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 25 82-1 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 7.
Signed by the Governor
SB 7 82-1 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the administration, quality, and efficiency of health care, health and human services, and health benefits programs in this state; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SCR 4 82-1 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 7.
Filed
HB 806 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related services.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1369 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to unfair claim settlement practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1370 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain insurance policy forms in connection with a preferred provider benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1442 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans regarding out-of-network health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2250 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2752 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to independent audits of insurer financial statements and insurer internal controls.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3183 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to requirements regarding employer liability for certain group health benefit plan premiums.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4179 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to health insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 351 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to payment of certain emergency room physicians for services provided to enrollees of managed care health benefit plans; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 586 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans regarding out-of-network health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1106 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
SB 1143 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to requirements regarding employer liability for certain group health benefit plan premiums and to a health benefits study to be conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1978 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to requirements regarding employer liability for certain group health benefit plan premiums.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 139 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to health services provided to health benefit plan enrollees by certain out-of-network health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 223 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related services.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 268 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and devices and related services under certain standard health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 664 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the adequacy of health maintenance organization health care delivery networks and availability of preferred provider benefits; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1069 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to required disclosures to health benefit plan enrollees regarding professional services provided by certain non-network health care providers; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1847 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain noninsurance benefits and related services for accident, health, life, and long-term care insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1905 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to provision of health care services by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2252 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to provision of health-related services, health care information, and incentives promoting disease prevention, wellness, and health by certain insurers and related entities and certain health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2329 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the creation of consumer report cards for the comparison of health care plans.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2483 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the operation and regulation of cross border health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2706 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to participation of hospitals in certain health care delivery networks.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3375 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to prompt payment penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3568 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the operation of certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3793 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to including certain performance measures and incentives in certain Medicaid managed care contracts.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3850 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to payment by pharmacy benefit managers of certain clean claims.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3899 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to required due process provisions in managed care contracts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3933 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to regulation of payment of healthcare providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
SB 54 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 380 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to required disclosures to health benefit plan enrollees regarding professional services provided by certain non-network health care providers; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 808 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to disclosure of information about health care-related services or access to health care information provided to persons covered by health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 951 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to participation of hospitals in certain health care delivery networks.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1355 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of consumer report cards for the comparison of health care plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1445 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the operation and regulation of cross border health benefit plans.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Meeting cancelled
SB 1582 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1884 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to liability for and calculation of underpayment penalties under certain provisions regarding prompt payment of physicians and providers under certain managed care plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 542 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 584 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for services provided by licensed athletic trainers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1201 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the appointment of certain temporary insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1570 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Tagged
HB 1776 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to choice of physicians in certain managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2279 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the adequacy of health maintenance organization health care delivery networks and availability of preferred provider benefits; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2299 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the payment of physicians and providers who do not have contractual relationships with a preferred provider benefit plan or a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2371 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the use of acupuncturists as health care providers under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2665 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to restrictions on balance billing by certain health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3188 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to provision of health care services by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3371 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to investigation of fraudulent claims by certain insurers and by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 50 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to contracts between health care providers and certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 51 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to administration of certain health benefit plans.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 218 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the coverage of certain treatments for multiple myeloma and Hodgkin's disease under an evidence of coverage issued by a health maintenance organization.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 469 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to time and cost limitations in certain contracts offered by a health maintenance organization.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 536 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 698 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to required disclosures to health benefit plan enrollees regarding professional services provided by certain non-network health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1284 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to certain requirements applicable to health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1516 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the adequacy of health maintenance organization health care delivery networks and availability of preferred provider benefits; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 648 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the use of certain standard physician contract forms; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 720 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers under certain health benefit plans; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 968 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to limiting increases in premiums paid for certain individual health insurance policies or plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1128 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the premium tax on certain life, health, and accident insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1163 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to contracts between certain health care providers and health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1177 78-0 (2003)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain health maintenance organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1238 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the prompt payment of certain pharmacy claims by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1345 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to information provided by certain health benefit plans through the Internet.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1798 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1800 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1810 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2235 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to operations of physicians and other health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2405 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to the prompt payment of claims to physicians and providers by insurers and health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2855 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to continuity of care under an evidence of coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3029 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to appeals of adverse determinations made by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3550 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the applicability of certain premium, maintenance, and other insurance-related taxes to certain benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 121 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain health maintenance organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 159 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to standard physician contract forms for use in managed care plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 418 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 494 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to information provided by certain health benefit plans through the Internet.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 541 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to certain coverage and compensation requirements regarding insurers and health maintenance organizations, including authorizing insurers and health maintenance organizations to issue plans that do not include state-mandated health benefits.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 879 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to appeals of adverse determinations made by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1266 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of certain health care benefits and services, including practice of acupuncture.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1312 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to contracts between certain health care providers and health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1313 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to balance billing by facility based physicians or providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1670 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the ability of a health maintenance organization to provide accessible and affordable benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1846 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the prompt payment of certain claims by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 951 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to comprehensive diagnostic tests and other care required to be provided as part of a basic health care plan offered by a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1347 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1609 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the scheduled benefit review and utilization review.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Posting rule suspended
HB 1862 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers under certain health benefit plans; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1867 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the fair marketing of health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1903 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to verification of coverage by a preferred provider benefit plan or a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1913 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to termination of certain contracts by a preferred provider organization or health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2498 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study of binational health care plan coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2711 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to financial requirements applicable to certain health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2827 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to consumer disclosures required to be made by health maintenance organizations and insurers who provide preferred provider plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2828 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the delegation of certain functions by a health maintenance organization; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3014 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to prohibited practices regarding determinations of eligibility for coverage and authorizations for certain services provided by health maintenance organizations or preferred provider plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3395 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to standards for credentialing of health care providers in health care liability claims.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HR 1398 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1862.
Reported enrolled
SB 99 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an evaluation of preauthorization requirements imposed by managed care organizations providing health care services to recipients of medical assistance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 100 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an evaluation of a limitation on the number of managed care organizations permitted to provide health care services to recipients of medical assistance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 101 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to an evaluation of required copayments from recipients of medical assistance through managed care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 440 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 544 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to requiring the provision of periodic health evaluations and credentialing of physicians and health care providers by health maintenance organizations and to the verification of physician credentials.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 955 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the delegation of certain functions by health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1029 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: George, Kenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by certain health care providers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1143 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the credentialing of physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1284 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to payment by certain issuers of health benefit plans of certain claims; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1739 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the regulation of health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1826 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain cross-border health care plans offered by health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 266 76-0 (1999)
Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain specialists under a health care plan offered by a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 610 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to health care providers under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 975 76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to group health benefits coverage for employees of school districts.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 1211 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to health maintenance organization plans for small employers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1498 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the availability of health benefit coverage options for health maintenance organization eligible enrollees.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1720 76-0 (1999)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the right to choose a specialist for the performance of certain health care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1986 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to accessibility of certain services to a person enrolled in a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2529 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the administration of pharmacy benefits under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2748 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to coverage for certain care for children provided through certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2883 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to contracts between podiatrists and health care plans.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3018 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to enrollee coverage and charges under a health maintenance organization health care plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3019 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the delegation of certain functions by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3020 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the withdrawal from operations by a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3021 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to a health maintenance organization's complaint and appeals procedures.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3022 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the regulation of health insurance, health care plans provided by health maintenance organizations, and other health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3023 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to a minimum net worth requirement for health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3698 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to allowing Health Maintenance Organization enrollees to choose a nonnetwork pediatrician as primary care physician.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HCR 234 76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Directing the Texas Department of Insurance and the Office of Public Insurance Counsel to conduct a study comparing quality, customer satisfaction, and financial measures among various types of HMOs.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 753 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain nonprofit health maintenance organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 781 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to contracts between podiatrists and health care plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 890 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the delegation of certain functions by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
SB 1237 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration of pharmacy benefits under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1687 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the availability of prescription drugs from certain pharmacies under a health care plan offered by a health maintenance organization.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 1884 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to independent review of certain health insurance claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 219 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the licensing of agents for health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 812 75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to certain communications between physicians, dentists, or other providers and patients or health care plan enrollees and to certain related contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 894 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 900 75-0 (1997)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to requiring health maintenance organizations to provide written explanations of reasons for termination of contracts with or employment of certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1003 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the provision by health maintenance organizations and certain other managed care entities of health care services for a compensable injury; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1099 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a rating system and consumer report cards for the comparison of health care plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1103 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1363 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to dental health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1685 75-0 (1997)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to certain disclosures to the public by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3269 75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to requirements for evidences of coverages issued by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 3420 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to prescription drug coverage under health plans offered by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3529 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 147 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the definition of emergency care for health insurance policies and health benefit plans provided by health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 277 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to provision of certain mental health and substance abuse services through health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 382 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 385 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 386 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to review of and liability for certain health care treatment decisions.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 387 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the use of a rating system and consumer report cards to compare certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
HB 222 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the licensing of agents for health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Tagged in committee
HB 1010 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the selection of health care providers.
House: Insurance
Coauthor Authorized
HB 1058 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cook, John
Relating to the creation of limited liability health maintenance organizations and limiting the liability of health care providers and physicians providing services through a limited liability health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1243 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to requirements for certain insurers and health maintenance organizations concerning financial solvency.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2597 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Jack
Relating to use of osteopathic hospitals by health maintenance and preferred provider organizations.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2606 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the power to suspend or revoke any certificate of authority issued to a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2607 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the duty to examine the affairs of a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3158 74-0 (1995)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the regulation of Health Maintenance Organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3178 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the certification of providers by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 202 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Siebert, Bill
Relating to the provision of certain services provided through health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 430 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the selection of health care providers.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1145 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to use of osteopathic hospitals by health maintenance and preferred provider organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1407 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to contractual arrangements among health maintenance organizations, physicians, and other providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1618 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the certification of providers by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1191 73-0 (1993)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to use of osteopathic hospitals by health maintenance and preferred provider organizations.
House: Public Health
Coauthor Authorized
HB 1654 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the application of the Texas Health Maintenance Organization Act to hospital districts.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
SB 376 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to use of osteopathic hospitals by health maintenance and preferred provider organizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 555 73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Siebert, Bill
Relating to provision of certain mental health and substance abuse services through single service health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 702 73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the application of the Texas Health Maintenance Organization Act to hospital districts.
House: Insurance Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 815 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the rights of certain agents of record after certain insurers and health maintenance organizations are placed in supervision, conservatorship, or receivership.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1850 72-0 (1991)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the taxation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2035 72-0 (1991)
Author: Taylor, M.A.
Relating to health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2409 72-0 (1991)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the supervison, conservation, and liquidation of insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
SB 205 72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the exemption of certain dental services from statutes regulating health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
SB 595 72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the change of domicile of insurance companies and health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1089 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the taxation of health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1323 72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
SB 1331 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to membership and credit in, and benefits and administration of, programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas for officers, employees, and annuitants of the state.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 610 71-0 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd | et. al.
Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services by a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1188 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the provision of dental services by a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
HB 2179 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the regulation and assessment of health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2326 71-0 (1989)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the authorization, procedures, administration, powers, duties, financing, and functions of certain health maintenance organizations, self-insurance plans and pools, and managed care units organized by....
House: Insurance
Pending in committee
HB 2981 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to coverage of certain retired employees outside the service area of a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 564 71-0 (1989)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the provision of dental services by a health maintenance organization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1365 71-0 (1989)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to fees for quality examinations of health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1477 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the authorization, procedures, administration, powers, duties, financing, and functions of certain health maintenance organizations, self- insurance plans and pools, and managed care units organized by counties...
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1638 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to participation in health maintenance organizations by state employees and equal contribution for group insurance coverages.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
HB 109 71-4 (1990)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the rights of certain agents of record after certain insurers or health maintenance organizations are placed in supervision, conservatorship, or receivership.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 531 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the participation of podiatrists in the provision of services through health maintenance organizations.
House: Public Health
Coauthor authorized
HB 714 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to benefits under certain accident and sickness insurance for treatment of injuries resulting from suicide or attempted suicide.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 770 70-0 (1987)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the participation of psychologists in the provision of services through health maintenance organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 935 70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the records and proceedings of a committee of a health maintenance organization and to information furnished to that committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1840 70-0 (1987)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to rights of medical patients, maternity home residents, and health maintenance organization members.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2001 70-0 (1987)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the selection of health care providers by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2112 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations and their agents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2116 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the participation of optometrists in the provision of services through health maintenance organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2427 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to minimum standards for long-term care coverage under certain accident and sickness insurance coverage and coverage of health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Postponed in committee
SB 265 70-0 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the participation of podiatrists in the provision of services through health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 802 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to contracts by colleges and universities with health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 955 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to coverage of mental and emotional illness and disorders under certain accident and sickness insurance coverage.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1104 70-0 (1987)
Author: Anderson, Richard
Relating to the imposition of certain fees and taxes on insurers and health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 1132 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Patrick, Kae
Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations and their agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1431 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the selection of health care providers by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 373 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patrick, KaeSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to notice of increases in premium rates for certain group insurance policies and in subscriber charges and service fees charged to health maintenance organization members.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1574 69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to exemption of certain associations from regulation as health maintenance organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1584 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the authorization and regulation of single purpose health care plans as health maintenance organizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1624 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to providing fidelity bonds for officers, employees, directors, and partners of health maintenance organizations and to certification of taxes paid by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1707 69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to rights of medical patients, maternity home residents, and health maintenance organization members.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1778 69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to coverage of certain brain injuries under certain accident and sickness insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2143 69-0 (1985)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the authority of a health maintenance organization to arrange for emergency, referral and out of area service and to the application of other laws to health maintenance organizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 683 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to exemption of certain associations from regulation as health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 937 69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the authorization and regulation of single purpose health care plans as health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 956 69-0 (1985)
Author: Howard, EdSponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to providing fidelity bonds for officers, employees, directors, and partners of health maintenance organizations and to certification of taxes paid by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1372 69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the rights of medical patients, maternity home residents, and health maintenance organization members.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1440 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the coverage and charges for treatment of mental and emotional illness and disorders in certain accident and sickness insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Insurance
HB 1387 68-0 (1983)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organization.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
HB 2174 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the participation of certain college and university employees in health maintenance organizations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 432 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1774 67-0 (1981)
Author: London, DavidSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1324 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to creation, operation, and regulation of health maintenance organizations to provide dental care and services.
House: Health Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1485 66-0 (1979)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to the establishment, certification, organization and regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Health Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 747 66-0 (1979)
Author: Howard, EdSponsor: Simpson, Bob
Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Health Services Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 871 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to creation, operation, and regulation of health maintenance organizations to provide for dental care and services.
Senate: Human Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 1296 65-0 (1977)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Relating to the exemption of organizing a health maintenance organization from the requirement of a certificate of need.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1297 65-0 (1977)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Relating to requirements of health maintenance organizations to protect against insolvency.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 1298 65-0 (1977)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Repealing Section 33, Chapter 214, Acts of teh 64th Legislature, Regular Session, 1975.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 136 64-0 (1975)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Relating to the establishment and regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Health & Welfare
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 410 64-0 (1975)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Relating to the establishment and regulation of health maintenance organizations; exempting health maintenance organizations from all laws inconsistent with the purposes of this Act.
House: Health & Welfare
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 450 64-0 (1975)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the creation, certification, and operation of health maintenance organizations, as defined in this Act; providing a penalty.
House: Health & Welfare
Reported from committee with substitute
HB 1285 64-0 (1975)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Relating to the establishment, operation and regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Health & Welfare
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
SB 92 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the establishment, operation and regulation of health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 180 64-0 (1975)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of health maintenance organizations as defined in the Act; providing a plan of operation; providing for the organization, management, duties, responsibilities, limitation on, and prohibited practices of health maintenance organizations and their personnel; providing for regulation of agents; providing for rights of enrollees and for a system of complaints; prohibiting discrimination against a physician or health provider associated with a health maintenance organization; providing standards for certification and operation; providing the power, duties, and responsibility of the Commissioner of Insurance and the State Board of Health; prohibiting certain practices and defining certain offenses as misdemeanors; providing enforcement procedures; stating the relationship of this Act to existing laws and persons or corporations operating pursuant to other laws; authorizing certain insurance companies to organize and operate health maintenance organizations; designating the law governing rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of an organization; providing for certain fees and authorizing certain taxes and establishing a Health Maintenance Organization Fund; providing procedures for administrative and judicial appeals; providing for confidentiality of medical information; providing an effective date.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 964 64-0 (1975)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Providing for negotiation of an agreement with the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare enabling the Commissioner of Health to make recommendations to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare with respect to capital expenditures in the construction of health care facilities and health maintenance organizations within this state; defining terms; requiring persons proposing capital expenditures as defined in the Act to obtain a recommendation that the expenditures are consistent with standards, criteria or plans developed pursuant to certain federal acts, as defined herein; establishing methods of administration and control; authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of any grant, gift or contribution to assist in meeting the cost of carrying out the purposes of this Act; providing for cooperation with the public health planning regions and the Division of Hospital Survey and Construction of the Texas State Department of Health.
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably substituted
HB 1295 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to health maintenance organizations and related community health organizations.
House: Human Resources
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1393 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the establishment and regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Human Resources
Reported from subcommittee
HB 1488 63-0 (1973)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Relating to the establishment and regulation of health maintenance organizations.
House: Human Resources
Coauthor authorized
HR 179 63-0 (1973)
Author: Finney, Dave
Requesting State Affairs Committee to study feasibility of creating health maintenance organization for state employees.
House: State Affairs
SB 647 63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the establishment and regulation of health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Human Resources
Subcommittee hearing date
SB 840 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Providing for negotiation of an agreement with the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare enabling the Commissioner of Health to make recommendations to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare with respect to capital expenditures in the construction of health care facilities and health maintenance organizations within this state; defining terms; requiring persons proposing capital expenditures as defined in the Act to obtain a recommendation that the expenditures are consistent with standards, criteria or plans developed pursuant to certain federal acts, as defined herein; establishing methods of administration and control; authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of any grant, gift or contribution to assist in meeting to cost of carrying out the purposes of this Act; providing for cooperation with the public health planning regions and the Division of Hospital Survey and Construction of the Texas State Department of Health; repealing all laws in conflict; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
