HB 308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the provision of certain services by the Kerrville State Hospital to a crisis stabilization unit operated on hospital grounds.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to creating the criminal offense of harassment by obstructing access to a hospital.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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
HB 1291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1334 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the emergency possession of certain abandoned children.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1354 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to members of the clergy who are employed or voluntarily enter inpatient health care facilities to minister during a state of disaster, emergency, or epidemic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1456 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the expiration of the health care provider participation program administered and operated by the Nueces County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 1490 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to notice of the cash price of certain health care services by certain hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the liability of a rural or community hospital for a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1857 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1914 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the civil liability of a children's isolation unit in a hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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
HB 2064 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the amount of a hospital or physician lien on certain causes of action or claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation with hospital patients during certain periods of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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
HB 2541 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of powered medical equipment.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
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
HB 2729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation of an immediate family member or religious counsel with seriously ill or dying hospital patients and facility residents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2847 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the authority of the Tarrant County Hospital District or a nonprofit corporation formed by the district regarding certain technology or intellectual property owned by or licensed to the district or corporation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
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
HB 3004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to information regarding breast-feeding.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3031 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to prohibited billing practices by certain health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the payment by the state or a county of costs for certain mental health hearings or proceedings.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3419 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the participation and reimbursement of certain children's hospitals under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3655 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the authority of certain facilities to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
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
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
HB 4118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
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
HB 4246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of hospitals from the diesel fuel tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the permissible uses of funds by a hospital district that receives a mandatory payment under Chapter 298E, Health & Safety Code.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the expiration of the health care provider participation program administered and operated by the Nueces County Hospital District.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the authority of the Tarrant County Hospital District or a nonprofit corporation formed by the district regarding certain technology or intellectual property owned by or licensed to the district or corporation.
Senate: Local Government
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 429 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 505 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited discharge of a patient to certain unlicensed or unpermitted group-centered facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
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
SB 573 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
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
SB 1073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
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
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
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
SB 1201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to in-person visitation of religious counsel with seriously ill or dying hospital patients and facility residents.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation of certain health care provider participation programs in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of a hospital to drill a water well for the purpose of producing water for use in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1398 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of costs for certain mental health hearings or proceedings and a county's entitlement to reimbursement for those costs.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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
SB 1669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited discrimination regarding vaccination status and mandates for receiving or participating in the administration of vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1754 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to information provided by health care providers and hospitals to certain patients regarding pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs for insulin.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1845 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to in-person visitation with hospital patients during certain periods of disaster.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the management and treatment of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a health care entity's disclosure to patients and prospective patients of charges for certain health care services, goods, or procedures; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2031 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the permissible uses of funds by a hospital district that receives a mandatory payment under Chapter 298E, Health & Safety Code.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SJR 48 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for hospital patients to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 236 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
HB 84 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
SCR 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Department of State Health Services to establish and maintain a system of guidance, coordination, and oversight to address hospital understaffing and ICU bed shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed
HB 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
HB 33 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies and hospitals from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 161 87-3 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to health and human services and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
SB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health care facility reporting of COVID-19 data.
Filed
SB 49 87-3 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a prohibition on the use of state or local money by certain hospitals to pay for travel nurses.
Filed
HB 247 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of certain medical records of a sexual assault victim.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 848 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to notice of the cost of a forensic examination for a victim of an alleged sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 871 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to use of telemedicine medical service by certain trauma facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1164 86-0 (2019)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of rural hospitals participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public access to certain hospital inspection and investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, BenSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the Lavaca Hospital District to lease district property.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2324 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Tarrant County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Dallas County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2785 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to notice of discount of certain charges by certain hospitals.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2798 86-0 (2019)
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
HB 2927 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to hospital liens and civil rights, duties, and remedies related thereto.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2929 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to hospital liens.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2966 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to facilities and services for the care of the elderly or persons with disabilities in certain municipal hospital authorities, hospital districts, or other authorities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to authority of the Travis County Healthcare District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3071 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the disclosure of certain information related to an abortion facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3468 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the operation of more than one ambulatory surgical center in a single facility.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to educational requirements for hospital case managers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3549 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to a prohibition on certain inpatient hospital care limitations under the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3649 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by a certain hospital district.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3675 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the provision of food service, laundry service, and lawn care to certain mental health facilities and state supported living centers.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3833 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to participation in a local provider participation fund by certain counties.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3862 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to notice of the cash price of certain health care services by certain hospitals.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3934 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of rural hospitals to establish a health care collaborative.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to access to certain health information of public school students during an emergency evacuation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain health facilities for persons with a disability; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of a rural or community hospital for a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided to certain first responders; creating a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4036 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to billing requirements for certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4074 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the use of state information technology commodity item contracts and state telecommunications services by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4077 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to rural hospitals and similar facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4088 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the authority of a hospital district governing board to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate certain issues.
House: County Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 4215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to voting by physicians at certain entities to authorize the differentiation of physicians based on maintenance of certification.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4247 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the operation of rock and concrete crushing facilities at certain locations.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 4289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of certain local governments to create and operate health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 4444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to consumer protections against surprise billing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 4548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 4567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the operation of the Ector County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 4648 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Lubbock County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4663 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of the Parker County Hospital District to employ physicians.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of rural hospitals under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Dallas County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1061 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Tarrant County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to authority of the Travis County Healthcare District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an assessment and strategic review of the trauma hospital system by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1159 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to hospital liens.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by certain hospital districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the provision of food service, laundry service, and lawn care to certain mental health facilities and state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1350 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by a certain hospital district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of rural hospitals to establish a health care collaborative.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1480 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to term limits for the board of hospital managers of the Nueces County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the availability online of hospital trauma response revenue code data.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1529 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; imposing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Bexar County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to certain rural medical facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees and taxes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to rural hospitals and similar facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to medical and dental clinical education in public and nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1657 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to level of care designations for rural hospitals that provide maternal care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1882 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to notice regarding voting by physicians at certain entities to authorize the differentiation of physicians based on maintenance of certification.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1960 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the authority of a hospital district governing board to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate certain issues.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to participation in a local provider participation fund by certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission developing a plan to contract with a public institution of higher education to operate a certain state hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the classification of certain hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in local jurisdictions in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of certain entities to create and operate health care provider participation programs in counties not served by a hospital district or a public hospital.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an amendment to the Medicaid state plan for certain entities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Nueces County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Lubbock County Hospital District of Lubbock County, Texas.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 14 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of state hospitals; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 255 85-0 (2017)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 318 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 392 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of certain hospitals, mental health facilities, and nursing facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 435 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the carrying of weapons, including the application of certain weapons and handgun license laws to certain persons, the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of a state hospital, and the liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a handgun; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 747 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of state hospitals and state supported living centers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1697 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the establishment of a pediatric health tele-connectivity resource program for rural Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the civil liability of a hospital with a children's isolation unit and of certain hospital employees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2425 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2455 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public access to certain information and materials relating to certain hospital inspections and investigations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2937 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which a licensed hospital may offer dual credit courses to public high school students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to contracts with private entities to operate state hospitals for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination against a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3489 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to audits conducted by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 3532 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the attachment of a hospital lien on a cause of action or claim of an injured person who receives hospital services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to required disclosures by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3885 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to employment of psychiatrists by certain private hospitals.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of medical records of a sexual assault victim.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the attachment of a hospital lien on a cause of action or claim of an injured person who receives hospital services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to rules for hospital sanitation standards and a limitation on certain Department of State Health Services rules.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the establishment of a home and community support services improvement pilot program under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain facilities for persons with a disability.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Dallas County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 4330 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Tarrant County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
HR 2628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1148.
Reported enrolled
SB 267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 344 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the authority of emergency medical services personnel of certain emergency medical services providers to transport a person for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 382 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of state hospitals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 872 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to reporting requirements by physicians and certain health care facilities regarding complications resulting from an abortion.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 901 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1146 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of state hospitals; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/18
SB 1189 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1417 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1462 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of certain local health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1570 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1618 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain emergency and health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1923 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to infrastructure funding for state hospital facilities and other state facilities, including the creation of the state hospital fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 2066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the attachment of a hospital lien on a cause of action or claim of an injured person who receives hospital services.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2088 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the reimbursement of rural hospitals in the Texas Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a revision of rules applicable to hospital construction by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Dallas County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
SB 2195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a health care entity making available to patients and prospective patients charges for certain health care services, goods, or procedures; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SR 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1148.
Reported enrolled
HB 43 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to general procedures and requirements for do-not-resuscitate orders.
Filed
SB 65 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
Filed
SB 108 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Filed
HB 55 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 65 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 635 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of fetal remains.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by the holder of a concealed handgun license on hospital or nursing home premises; authorizing a penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals and reported to certain health professional licensing boards.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment by the Department of State Health Services of a program for the transfer of certain unused drugs to public hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1011 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1475 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1670 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1779 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient and confidential patient records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1862 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice of hospital and emergency medical services liens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2065 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by the Harris County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2068 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2131 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence to achieve healthy fetal outcomes in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2157 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2240 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the public's ability to access certain documents relating to a hospital inspection, survey, or investigation conducted by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2280 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2585 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to implementation of a rapid response system in certain hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reporting of physical assaults against certain direct care personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2897 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2952 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain municipalities.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain public hospitals to construct certain facilities and to provide certain services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3333 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the investment of funds by certain municipal hospital authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3433 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3527 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the requirement that certain medical facilities and physicians give patients a good faith estimate of the expected payment for facility-based health care services before the services are provided; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3753 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3820 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to safe patient handling practices at hospitals and nursing homes; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4110 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4181 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the appointment and terms of the board of hospital managers of the Dallas County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 359 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities and physicians to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 373 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
SB 481 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to consumer information concerning facility-based physicians and notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 640 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by certain hospital districts.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1243 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1387 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain municipalities.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1445 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to regulation of certain segments of the health care system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1461 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the appointment and terms of the board of hospital managers of the Dallas County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1733 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1753 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1952 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1966 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 15 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 395 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the use by certain health care providers of electronically readable information from a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Technology
Left pending in committee
HB 571 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the use of funds of certain municipal hospital authorities.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 595 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain health programs and councils.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 665 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 729 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain hospitals and other facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1150 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for licensed child-care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1247 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Nacogdoches County Hospital District to employ physicians.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1604 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for preauthorization of medical care or health care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1745 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to suicide reporting by hospitals and emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1822 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the regulation of certain interior designers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1828 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to hazardous duty pay for certain employees working at state supported living centers and state hospitals.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1829 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to safe patient handling and movement practices at hospitals and nursing homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1856 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the authority of a mental health facility to require a peace officer to transport a person apprehended for emergency detention to a medical facility to receive a medical evaluation before being transported to the mental health facility.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to withdrawal of certain life-sustaining treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1901 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2128 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the designation of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2186 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to authority of certain facilities to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2342 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2359 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to health care compensation under certain health benefit or managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2360 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of health care prices and related information.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2454 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, JamesSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to reimbursement of health care services rendered by a health care provider for an inmate of a county jail or another county correctional facility.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2494 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the regulation of certain occupations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2560 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duties of health care facilities, health care providers, and the Department of State Health Services with respect to care provided to a sexual assault survivor in an emergency department of a health care facility.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2826 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2880 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the rights and duties of hospital patients and certain health care providers; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3053 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the date of an election for members of the governing body of a hospital district.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3285 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the reporting of health care associated infections.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3426 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to reimbursement through the Medicaid program of nonemergency services provided through hospital emergency rooms.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3534 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3680 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the allocation of certain Medicaid supplemental hospital payments by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3684 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Texas System of Care and the development of local mental health systems of care for certain children.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3711 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to imposing an uncompensated care fee on certain hospitals to provide state funding for the Medicaid program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3715 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions related to the Medicaid program.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 64 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for licensed child-care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection and care of persons who are elderly or disabled or who are children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 153 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the amounts of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain health facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 166 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use by certain health care providers of electronically readable information from a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Technology Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 233 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the use of funds of certain municipal hospital authorities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 421 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Texas System of Care and the development of local mental health systems of care for certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 571 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes of certain health care supplies.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 830 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to use of telemedicine in certain trauma facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 944 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to criminal history record checks for certain employees of facilities licensed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 945 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 1002 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Nacogdoches County Hospital District to employ physicians.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1139 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the exclusion of hospital facilities from a rolling blackout.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1177 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the development of a statewide ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction system of care plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1191 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duties of health care facilities, health care providers, and the Department of State Health Services with respect to care provided to a sexual assault survivor in an emergency department of a health care facility.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1445 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to imposing an uncompensated care fee on certain hospitals to provide state funding for the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1516 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the on-premises consumption of certain alcoholic beverages; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1528 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions related to the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1535 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a peace officer's determination whether medical services are needed for persons apprehended for emergency detention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1767 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the authorization for and imposition of hospital assessments by hospital districts.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1768 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the authorization for and imposition of hospital assessments by counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1813 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the transfer to the state of certain county public funds by certain counties for the purpose of providing the state share of Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1816 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and funding of that expansion.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1916 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the authority of the Dallas County Hospital District or a nonprofit corporation formed by the district regarding certain technology or intellectual property owned by or licensed to the district or corporation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 23 83-2 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to applicants for medical staff membership or privileges who practice at facilities where abortions are performed.
Filed
SB 20 83-3 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals.
Filed
HB 55 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 118 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring the provision of notice by certain hospitals regarding patients' medical records.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 123 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to an adult diabetes education program in certain county hospital systems and hospital districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 124 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 144 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
No action taken in committee
HB 203 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 531 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to emergency prehospital care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 760 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from regulation as health spas for certain governmental hospitals and clinics.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 831 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 840 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the El Paso County Hospital District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, and other health care providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 884 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for state and local governmental entities in certain employment lawsuits filed by nurses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1091 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the authority of certain hospital districts to contract for the performance of administrative functions and services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1327 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the creation of a grant program to defray the cost of constructing a new health facility in a rural county.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1657 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the reporting of health care associated infections.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1700 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to employment of physicians by certain hospitals.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1792 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the deposit of revenue from certain traffic penalties.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 1829 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an application for emergency detention and to the transfer to a mental hospital of a person admitted for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1875 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the repeal of certain health programs, task forces, and councils, to the review of certain health programs, councils, centers, and divisions under the Texas Sunset Act, and to the transfer of certain functions to the Department of State Health Services; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2149 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to contracts between rural hospitals and certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
HB 2426 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain rights and duties of nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2427 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the rights and duties of hospital patients and certain health care providers; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2452 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to disclosures regarding liability limits and malpractice insurance and related coverage in connection with services provided at health care institutions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2478 82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of nonemergency medical services to Medicaid recipients and reimbursement for those services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2515 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to patient safety plans for certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2546 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the Texas emergency and trauma care education partnership program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2576 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a disclosure statement on the out-of-pocket costs incurred for health care services and supplies provided to consumers receiving outpatient care at a hospital outpatient clinic.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2765 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the update of discounted telecommunication services provided to educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and health centers.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2787 82-0 (2011)
Author: Landtroop, Jim | et. al.
Relating to emergency services for licensed abortion facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2882 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, Connie
Relating to subrogation of certain costs for services provided or paid by the Nueces County Hospital District; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2978 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the applicability of open meetings requirements to certain meetings of the governing board of a county hospital or county hospital authority.
House: County Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3126 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to priorities for restoration of electric service following an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3127 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a Medicaid hospital level of care waiver program for certain medically fragile individuals.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3152 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul
Relating to recovery of the value of fraudulently obtained health care services provided or paid by the Nueces County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3198 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by certain charitable corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3279 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the creation of the Santa Rosa grant program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3490 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the discharge of certain patients from a hospital; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3781 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the maintenance by certain hospitals of records regarding certain uncompensated care costs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3809 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Muenster Hospital District to employ physicians and other health care providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3815 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of the Ector County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3817 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the authority of the Gainesville Hospital District to employ physicians and other health care providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HJR 27 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain payment for health care services and prohibiting requiring participation in a health care system.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Left pending in committee
HJR 30 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain payment for health care services and prohibiting requiring participation in a health care system.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
No action taken in committee
SB 7 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care provided through and care management in the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to achieve healthy outcomes and efficiency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 8 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to improving the quality and efficiency of health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
SB 45 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a Medicaid hospital level of care waiver program for certain medically fragile individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 74 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the disposition of surplus or salvage data processing equipment of a university system or an institution or agency of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 78 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 303 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Scott, Connie | et. al.
Relating to health care services provided or paid by certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 328 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to notice of a hospital lien.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 335 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an exemption from regulation as health spas for certain governmental hospitals and clinics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 470 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to an exception to disclosure under the public information law concerning officers and employees of a hospital district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 494 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 620 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 643 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of a grant program to defray the cost of constructing a new health facility in a rural county.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
SB 773 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 798 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the amounts of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain health facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 834 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the update of discounted telecommunication services provided to educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and health centers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 847 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the authority of certain hospital districts to contract for the performance of administrative functions and services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 860 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, JoseSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the authority of the El Paso County Hospital District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, and other health care providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 894 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to employment of physicians by certain hospitals.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 937 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to priorities for restoration of electric service following an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1177 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the adoption by health care facilities of a policy on vaccine preventable diseases; imposing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1222 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to recovery of the value of fraudulently obtained health care services provided or paid by the Nueces County Hospital District.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1542 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for state and local governmental entities in certain employment lawsuits filed by nurses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1768 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to recovery of uncompensated hospital care costs.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1769 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the maintenance by certain hospitals of records regarding certain uncompensated care costs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1819 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to charity care provided by certain nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1820 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to recover a civil penalty from certain nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1853 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to hospital and emergency medical services lien notice requirements.
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 118 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, JoeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the grounds for removal of a member of the board of directors of the Lynn County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
See remarks for effective date
HB 591 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to staffing, overtime, and other employment protections for nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 757 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to public access to certain information and materials.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 852 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to nonpayment of hospitals under the state Medicaid program for certain preventable adverse conditions.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1357 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 1386 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections at health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1489 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the practice of nursing; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1678 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the Hill Country local mental health authority crisis stabilization unit.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1744 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to employer liability for the cost of health care services provided to certain indigent employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1775 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to extension of water and sewer utility services to certain public school facilities or hospital facilities to supplement services provided by the holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1924 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, JoeSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the performance of pharmacy services in certain rural areas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2007 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the payment of costs incurred by initiation of emergency detention hearings for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2190 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to an adult diabetes education program in certain county hospital systems and hospital districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2217 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to establish a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley region of the state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2221 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2256 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to mediation of out-of-network health benefit claim disputes concerning enrollees, facility-based physicians, and certain health benefit plans; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2597 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to safe patient handling and health care worker injury prevention policies for certain hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2719 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for state and local governmental entities in certain employment lawsuits filed by nurses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2868 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to full disclosure of certain events for a health care practitioner or health care institution.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2930 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to the establishment and funding of emergency medical power stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2963 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the authority of a county, hospital district, or public hospital to provide health care services to an indigent patient.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2965 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the fee for providing copies of health care information.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3099 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the reporting of preventable adverse events and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3101 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging for certain preventable adverse health care events.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3185 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to increasing the tax rates imposed on cigars to fund additional property tax relief.
House: Ways & Means
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3233 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to nonpayment of hospitals under the state Medicaid program for certain preventable adverse events and to the reporting of occurrences of those events at certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3473 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to charity care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3749 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an interim committee on, and a study of, the itemized billing statements of certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 4046 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the creation of nonprofit health corporations with assistance from the Texas Rural Foundation.
House: Public Health
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 4183 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to billing practices for certain health care facilities and providers.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4251 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to claims and liens by certain health care providers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4477 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to assessments, coverage, deposits, and reinsurance of the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4494 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to indigent health care costs related to a declared disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4502 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to charity care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4503 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to charity care and government-sponsored indigent health care provided by certain hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4509 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property owned by a nonprofit hospital or hospital system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4670 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the ability of certain hospitals to employ physicians.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 86 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Memorializing Congress in support of establishing a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 96 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Memorializing Congress in support of establishing a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HJR 7 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 7 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care and care management provided through health care facilities and through the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to improve health outcomes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 203 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 291 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to hepatitis B vaccination for students enrolled in certain health-related courses of study at an institution of higher education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 353 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to nonpayment of hospitals under the state Medicaid program for certain preventable adverse conditions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 476 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to staffing, overtime, and other employment protections for nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 524 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the grounds for removal of a member of the board of directors of the Lynn County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 747 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to notice of a hospital lien.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 790 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to clinical practice hours available for professional nursing educational programs at certain hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1000 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the practice of nursing; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1054 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the Hill Country local mental health authority crisis stabilization unit.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1138 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to regional poison control centers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1170 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to health care services provided or paid by a hospital district or public hospital.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1327 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the disposition of surplus data processing equipment of a university system or an institution or agency of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1500 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the employment of physicians by certain hospitals.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1535 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to nonpayment of hospitals under the state Medicaid program for certain preventable adverse events and to the reporting of occurrences of those events at certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1747 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to billing practices for certain health care facilities and providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1906 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports on expenditures of hospital upper payment limit supplemental payment program money.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1932 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the licensing requirements of hospitals temporarily providing outpatient dialysis services to a person because of a disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1990 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to safe patient handling and health care worker injury prevention policies for certain hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2032 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to hospitals' submission of uncompensated hospital care data and hospital audits related to federal funding provided for that care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2039 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring certain critical facilities to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 2117 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to physician staffing requirements for certain hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2241 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a Medicaid hospital level of care waiver program for certain medically fragile individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2278 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to charity care provided by certain nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2332 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the regulation of preferred provider benefit plans regarding network adequacy, contracting and reimbursement activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2383 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to universal health coverage for Texans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2389 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to physician staffing requirements for hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2551 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of the Harris County Hospital District to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2581 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to establish a veterans hospital in El Paso.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
SR 416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Supporting the establishment of a veterans' hospital in the city of El Paso.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported enrolled
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 161 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Relating to providing language interpreter services to certain health care providers.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 338 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the collection and reporting of employment information regarding beneficiaries of certain health care services and employee health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 405 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of an emergency room physician to hold a person believed to have a mental illness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 654 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a pilot project to develop and operate a crisis stabilization unit on Kerrville State Hospital grounds.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 678 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to infection rates at health-care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1060 80-0 (2007)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the use of electronically readable information from a driver's license or personal identification certificate by hospitals.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
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 1151 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the responsibility of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to provide health care services to certain residents.
House: Public Health
Subcommittee members named
HB 1153 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to indigent health care.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1398 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections at certain health care facilities and the creation of an advisory panel.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1440 80-0 (2007)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to transfer of certain patients requesting life-sustaining treatment.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1707 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the practice of nursing; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1755 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the reporting and disclosure of financial arrangements between referring health care providers and diagnostic imaging providers; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1793 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to eligibility for hospital charity care.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
HB 2088 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the powers of municipal hospital authorities and hospital districts created under general or special law.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2122 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cohen, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to payment for indigent health care.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2161 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2168 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the powers of municipal and county hospital authorities and hospital districts created under general or special law.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2285 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the renewal period for a license or registration related to radioactive materials and other sources of radiation issued by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2351 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages near churches, schools, hospitals, parks, multiservice centers, or assisted living facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2392 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to escrow fees required for the construction and leasing of certain health facilities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2404 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to the operation and financing of the medical assistance program and other programs to provide health care benefits and services to persons in this state.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
HB 2614 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to an adult diabetes education program in certain county hospital systems and hospital districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2615 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to a study on an adult diabetes education program in certain county hospital systems and hospital districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 2837 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a full disclosure protocol for hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2855 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to consumer access to health care information; imposing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2889 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to a report on the quality and status of health care for veterans at veteran facilities operated in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2921 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to an annual report on hospital infection rates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3180 80-0 (2007)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the obligation of a physician and a health care facility to provide life-sustaining treatment.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3283 80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the regulation of independent emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3443 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the Texas hospital-based nursing education partnership grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3734 80-0 (2007)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to requiring cost sharing for certain high-cost Medicaid services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3735 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a diabetes demonstration pilot program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3886 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the adoption of electronic health records by health care providers and facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HR 2182 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.
Urging Congress to support the construction of a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
SB 10 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the operation and financing of the medical assistance program and other programs to provide health care benefits and services to persons in this state; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 28 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to transferable physician orders for life-sustaining and related treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 33 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to hepatitis B vaccination for students enrolled in certain health-related courses of study in an institution of higher education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 171 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the responsibility of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to provide health care services to certain residents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 172 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to indigent health care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 198 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the recognition of hospitals with outstanding nursing programs and a listing of hospital nursing staff information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 267 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the grounds and procedures for removal of a member of the board of directors of the Lynn County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 290 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of health care services by certain entities, including niche hospitals; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 590 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a designated agent's access to a principal's medical and health care information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
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 1094 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the powers of municipal and county hospital authorities and hospital districts created under general or special law.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1101 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the reporting and disclosure of financial arrangements between referring health care providers and diagnostic imaging providers; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1115 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of independent emergency medical care facilities; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1358 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to independent emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1419 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Texas Hospital-Based Nursing Education Grant Program.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 1492 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to providing sign language interpreter services to hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1739 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to charity care and unreimbursed costs of certain hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1754 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of certain institutions of higher education in this state to use private money to perform scientific research regarding regenerative or reparative medical therapies or treatments.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
HB 174 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 357 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the performance of certain abortions at a facility other than a hospital or ambulatory surgical center.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 676 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 677 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 734 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to infection rates at health-care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 814 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to billing and collection for certain hospital services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 954 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the collection and reporting of employment information regarding beneficiaries of certain health care services.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1008 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to public access to certain information and materials.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1084 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to charges for certain services or products provided in a hospital.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1384 79-0 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to reimbursements to certain urban hospitals under the disproportionate share program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1648 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the expansion of the boundaries of the Wood County Central Hospital District of Wood County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1845 79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the establishment of an advisory panel to conduct a study on the reporting of health care associated infection rates and process measures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1967 79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the employment of physicians by certain countywide hospital districts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1969 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2061 79-0 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the right of health care facilities, health insurers, and health care providers to object to providing or participating in the provision of certain procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2224 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to consumer access to health care information and consumer protection for services provided by or through hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 2409 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to physicians or other licensed health care professionals contracting with the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2471 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorizing the Department of State Health Services to issue a single license for multiple hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2479 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the medical assistance program and the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2480 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to certain unprofessional conduct by a health care provider; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2498 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the imposition of quality assurance fees for certain facilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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 2765 79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the definition of a legally authorized representative under the Texas Hospital Licensing Law.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2963 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to removal of corneal tissue from a decedent; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2999 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to contracts between hospitals and preferred provider benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3087 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to changes in premiums applicable to individual accident and health insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3089 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to contracts with private entities to finance, design, construct, or operate state hospitals for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3102 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the employment recruitment and retention of physicians by rural hospitals.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3242 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to charity care and government-sponsored indigent health care provided at certain for-profit hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3276 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the reporting of data from health care facilities and the disclosure of estimated charges and the billing policies of certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3281 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to financial arrangements between referring health care providers and providers of designated health services and supplies; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3303 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to emergency apprehension and detention of a person believed to have a mental illness.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3316 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to physician referrals to certain facilities providing speciality services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3357 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain information required to be contained in an application for or renewal of a hospital license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3454 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring hospitals to report the percentage of emergency room patients who are uninsured to the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3511 79-0 (2005)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the grounds and procedures for removal of a member of the board of directors of the Lynn County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HCR 138 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Memorializing Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs to support the veterans of South Texas by building a veterans hospital in Weslaco, Texas.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HR 1431 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Opposing any proposal to close the Waco Veterans Affairs Hospital.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Reported enrolled
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 330 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the creation of a stroke committee and the development of a statewide stroke emergency transport plan and stroke facility criteria.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 357 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to infection rates at hospitals; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 358 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the collection and reporting of employment information regarding beneficiaries of certain health care services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 388 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 389 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 609 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the establishment of an advisory panel to conduct a study on the reporting of health care associated infection rates and process measures.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
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 762 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain unprofessional conduct by a health care provider; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 872 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to a study regarding the impact of niche hospitals on other general hospitals, to certain reports and disclosure requirements regarding niche hospitals, and to the establishment of an advisory panel to conduct a study on the reporting of health care associated infection rates and process measures.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 919 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the grounds and procedures for removal of a member of the board of directors of the Lynn County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 930 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the employment of surgical technologists by certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 985 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to requiring hospitals to report the percentage of emergency room patients who are uninsured to the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1008 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to an automobile club membership offered in connection with a loan.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1016 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the right of health care facilities, health insurers, and health care providers to object to providing or participating in the provision of certain procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1054 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to physicians or other licensed health care professionals contracting with the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1113 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to allowing a hospital to release protected health information of a patient to emergency medical services providers for treatment, payment, and health care operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1240 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the employment of physicians by a rural hospital.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1330 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1378 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the certification of certain nonprofit hospitals and hospital systems for limited liability.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1401 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the standard of proof in health care liability claims involving emergency care.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1469 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to reporting the deaths of certain individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1510 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to the liability of a nonprofit management contractor of county hospital authorities.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1525 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to safe patient handling and movement practices of nurses in hospitals and nursing homes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/06
SB 1535 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to contracts between hospitals and preferred provider benefit plan issuers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1562 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to removal of corneal tissue from a decedent; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1598 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the employment of physicians by certain countywide hospital districts.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1622 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to physician referrals to certain facilities providing speciality services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1738 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to consumer access to health care information and consumer protection for services provided by or through hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and birthing centers; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1760 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to contracts with private entities to operate state hospitals for persons with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1767 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to charity care and government-sponsored indigent health care provided at certain for-profit hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1788 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to facility based physicians or providers.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 419 78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to public access to certain information and materials.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1463 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to underwriting and rating guidelines for medical professional liability insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1507 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a motor vehicle registration fee to support trauma centers to be collected when a motor vehicle is registered.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 1585 78-0 (2003)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to reimbursements to certain urban hospitals under the disproportionate share program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1614 78-0 (2003)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting of medical errors and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and mental hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1929 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2243 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information regarding certain security plans of a municipal hospital, a hospital district, or a health department.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2324 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the practice and regulatory environment for registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2536 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to admission of certain nonresident patients to state chest hospitals.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2610 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the financing of health care facilities under the sports and community venue statute.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2629 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to hospital emergency services for sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2702 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to immunization programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2746 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to permissible conditions of community supervision for certain defendants convicted of an alcohol-related offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2952 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a joint county and municipal hospital to borrow money.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 3010 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to information provided to parents of newborn children relating to immunizations.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3011 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain reports, information, or records related to certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3404 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the use of cigarettes and tobacco products at state hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 152 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information regarding certain response plans of a municipal hospital or hospital district.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 162 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 504 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a lien on a cause of action or claim of an individual who receives emergency medical services.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 567 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to access by certain hospitals and hospital districts to criminal history record information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 594 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to the definition of an ambulatory surgical center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 762 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information regarding certain security plans of a municipal hospital, a hospital district, or a health department.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 859 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting of medical errors by certain hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and mental hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1024 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to admission of certain nonresident patients to state chest hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1148 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to information provided to parents of newborn children relating to immunizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1298 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to workplace safety in hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1393 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to hospital emergency services for sexual assault survivors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1632 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the authority of a joint county and municipal hospital to borrow money.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 1730 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to reimbursements to certain urban hospitals under the disproportionate share program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 72 78-3 (2003)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the liability of certain nonprofit hospital management contractors.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
SB 19 78-3 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to liability in civil actions against municipal hospital authority contractors.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 391 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to human donor milk banks.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 606 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to prohibiting certain health benefit plans from requiring the use of hospitalists by participating physicians.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 790 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the financing of health care facilities under the sports and community venue statute.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 975 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the duties of hospitals, including nonprofit hospitals.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1092 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to changing the name of the South Texas Hospital to the South Texas Health Care Center and to eliminating certain obsolete provisions relating to the hospital.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1340 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the liability of certain hospitals that provide charity care.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1497 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1719 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to prohibiting certain persons and entities from banning the use of recording devices during the delivery of a child.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1728 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of cigarettes and tobacco products at state hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2287 77-0 (2001)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the authority of a hospital to share with certain attending physicians reimbursements for services provided to patients under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2407 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to public access to certain information and materials.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Tagged
HB 2419 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to charity care requirements for certain hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2422 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the provision of data by a rural provider to the Texas Health Care Information Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2423 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the designation of a hospital as a rural hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2424 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to payment for services provided by rural hospitals and physicians under the state child health plan.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2426 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to disbursements to rural hospitals from the tertiary care account.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2698 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the Palo Pinto County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3152 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to due process for physicians, dentists, and podiatrists in hospitals.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3163 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to surrogate decision-making for an adult patient in a hospital or nursing home.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
HB 3575 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to certain hospital liens.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3576 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by certain health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3612 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to hospitals.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HCR 202 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Bernsen, David
Directing the Health and Human Services Commission to redesignate the Doctors Hospital of Groves from an urban hospital to a rural hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HR 1346 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 393.
Reported enrolled
SB 92 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to reports of intoxication by emergency medical services personnel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 97 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to prohibiting certain health benefit plans from requiring the use of hospitalists by participating physicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 279 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to sanctions imposed against, and confidential information regarding, certain facilities regulated by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
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 1031 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain hospital liens.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1065 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to changing the name of the South Texas Hospital to the South Texas Health Care System and to eliminating certain obsolete provisions relating to the hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1073 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the Palo Pinto County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1247 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the use of excess money in the compensation to victims of crime fund for public hospitals and hospital districts that provide victim-related services or assistance.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1386 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1413 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the limit on compensation paid by the state to certain crime victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SCR 74 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 3152.
Signed by the Governor
HB 714 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a newborn hearing screening, tracking, and intervention program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 885 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the presence of certain individuals in a hospital operating room.
House: Public Health
Postponed
HB 995 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to peace officers of hospitals in certain municipalities.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 1192 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Center for Rural Health Initiatives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1194 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operation of a statewide rural health care system.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1270 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to surrogate decision-making for an adult patient in a hospital or nursing home.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 1278 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Hospital Equipment Financing Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1293 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to access to criminal history record information for the Harris County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1344 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the premium tax on certain life, health, and accident insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1377 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to facilities and functions of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1398 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to indigent health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1556 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Relating to reports of overdoses of certain controlled substances to the Texas Department of Health; creating an offense.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1666 76-0 (1999)
Author: Green, RickSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the operation of the Nixon Hospital District of Gonzales and Wilson Counties, Texas, and Gonzales Healthcare Systems.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1797 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the transportation of certain individuals who may have a mental illness and are admitted to a county mental health facility for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1854 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to indigent care provided by the Harris County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2038 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to certain fees set by the Texas Board of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2565 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to payment for health care services provided to certain persons by public hospitals and hospital districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
HB 2573 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to tertiary medical care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2597 76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to emissions from certain hospital or medical disinfectants.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2750 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to an exemption from the nepotism law for persons employed in a hospital in certain counties by a hospital district.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2801 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John | et. al.
Relating to medical treatment requested by or on behalf of certain patients.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 2827 76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the validity of an authorization to disclose health care information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2866 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to assistance funds for mandatory health care services provided in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2875 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the premium tax on certain life, health, and accident insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2998 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of outpatient hospital facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3048 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to nursing facility bed certification and decertification in the state Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3424 76-0 (1999)
Author: Najera, Manny | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the use of restraints, seclusion and emergency medication in psychiatric hospitals and other entities providing long term care services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3504 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the long-range plan for the South Texas Hospital and the provision of tuberculosis and other health care services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HCR 102 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to act to ensure the future of the Kerrville Veterans Administration Medical Center.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
SB 43 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to reports of overdoses of certain controlled substances to the Texas Department of Health; creating an offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 131 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the notice required to be posted at a hospital or nursing home prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Public Safety Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
SB 240 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to hearing screening for newborn children.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
SB 261 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to facilities and functions of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
SB 354 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Center for Rural Health Initiatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 356 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Hospital Equipment Financing Council.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 458 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a newborn hearing screening, tracking, and intervention program.
Senate: Health Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 530 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the premium tax on certain life, health, and accident insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/00
SB 968 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to access to criminal history record information for certain hospitals and hospital districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1063 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operation of a statewide rural health care system.
Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1138 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to assistance funds for mandatory health care services provided in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1207 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the licensure of physicians; appropriating fees and providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1208 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the licensing of outpatient hospital facilities.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
SB 1614 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the long-range plan for the South Texas Hospital and the provision of tuberculosis and other health care services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Senate: Health Services
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 62 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to peace officers of hospitals in certain municipalities.
House: Public Safety
No action taken in committee
HB 145 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to prohibiting hospital employees and medical staff from wearing surgical attire or hospital uniforms on the premises of certain food-related businesses.
House: Public Health
Subcommittee members named
HB 317 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to eligibility of certain persons for state subsidized health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 379 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the delivery of patients to hospitals by emergency medical services providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 397 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to peace officers of hospitals in certain municipalities.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 417 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the filing of annual reports of community benefits plans by nonprofit hospitals.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 418 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to infection rates at hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 758 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the sales and use tax rate of certain hospital districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1162 75-0 (1997)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the licensure of a hospital with multiple premises under a single license and the provision of certain services by licensed hospitals.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1247 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to regulation of special care facilities; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1798 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to recommendations for hospitals relating to missing infants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2084 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the establishment of a pilot project in which vouchers are used for payment of certain health care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2384 75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the provision of charity care, indigent health care, and other community benefits by certain nonprofit hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2390 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the duty of certain hospitals to provide community benefits and charity care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2397 75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, CharlesSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to certain agreements to provide health care services under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2556 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to eligibility for state assistance under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act for certain hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2746 75-0 (1997)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to certain nonprofit hospitals that provide health or long-term care providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2932 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the rights of recovery of Medicaid providers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3020 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the disposition of packaged disaster hospitals under the control of the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3121 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the licensing and inspection of certain hospitals.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3234 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the transfer of municipal hospital authority assets for health-related projects.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3238 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages near a church or public hospital.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3587 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the acquisition or lease of hospital facilities by certain county-municipality hospital boards.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HCR 67 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Carona, John
Requesting the Texas Department of Transportation to erect highway signs indicating exits and directions to federal and state veterans' hospitals, clinics, and cemeteries.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SB 270 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to peace officers of hospitals in certain municipalities.
House: Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 403 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to funding of the Medicaid disproportionate share program through an assessment imposed against certain hospitals and hospital districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 422 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the licensure of a hospital with multiple premises under a single license and the provision of certain services by licensed hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 788 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the duty of certain hospitals to provide community benefits and charity care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/98
SB 802 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the collection of certain information related to health care and the functions and duties of the Texas Health Care Information Council; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 908 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the licensing and inspection of certain hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1258 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the establishment of a pilot project in which vouchers are used for payment of certain health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1264 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to certain nonprofit hospitals that provide health or long-term care providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1695 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the duty of certain hospitals to provide community benefits and charity care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1941 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to granting authority for certain County-Municipality Hospital Boards created under Section 265.031, Subtitle C, Title 4, Health and Safety Code to acquire, lease or manage other hospitals within the same county, in order to displace competition with regulation, maintain local control over health care and allow County-Municipality Hospital Boards to benefit from economies of scale.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 118 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to security for hospitals in certain counties.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
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 552 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to peace officers of hospitals in certain municipalities.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Record vote
HB 585 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Jack
Relating to hospital staff privileges for physicians, podiatrists, and dentists.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 703 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to trespassing on the premises of a health care facility; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
HB 761 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to cost estimates for procedures and services by hospitals and nursing homes and to reports on the status of health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 871 74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to securing a hospital lien.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 898 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the change of the name of the San Antonio State Chest Hospital to the Texas Center for Infectious Disease.
House: Public Health
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1081 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to the powers and duties of peace officers commissioned by certain hospital districts.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 1093 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to an exception to the open meetings law for certain deliberations of the board of managers of a hospital district.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1434 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the claiming of the exemption from ad valorem taxation provided for certain property of a medical center development.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/96
HB 2126 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the construction and renovation of facilities for the San Antonio State Chest Hospital; granting authority to issue a bond.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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 2766 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Jim | et. al.
Relating to providing fairness and choice to patients and providers under managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2947 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to school districts that provide education solely to students confined to hospitals.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3009 74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the duty of nonprofit, tax-exempt hospitals to provide charity care.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3058 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation of Class C pharmacies within hospice in-patient facilities.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 121 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to voluntary establishment of paternity.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 297 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the change of the name of the San Antonio State Chest Hospital to the Texas Center for Infectious Disease.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 481 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to trespassing on the premises of a health care facility; providing a penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 760 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authorization for the governing body of certain hospitals to conduct meetings by telephone conference call.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 820 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a solid waste permit exemption for certain facilities that incinerate medical waste.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 887 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the claiming of the exemption from ad valorem taxation provided for certain property of a medical center development.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 965 74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Harris, Jack
Relating to hospital staff membership and privileges for physicians, podiatrists, and dentists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1071 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to providing fairness and choice to patients and providers under managed care health benefit plans; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
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 1190 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the duty of nonprofit, tax-exempt hospitals to provide charity care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1477 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation of Class C pharmacies within hospice in-patient facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 233 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to cost estimates for procedures and services by hospitals and nursing homes and to reports on the status of health care services.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 372 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to peace officers of hospitals in certain municipalities.
House: Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 597 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, JackSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to hospital staff privileges for doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 955 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the duty of non-profit, tax-exempt hospitals to provide charity care.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
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 1338 73-0 (1993)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to temporary reciprocal licenses for certain physicians, the relationship between hospitals and other health care providers in rural areas, establishing a program to assist certain nonprofit organizations in recruiting and retaining health professionals to practice in medically underserved areas, the distribution of certain fees collected and tuition charged at medical schools.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1457 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to prohibiting hospital employees and medical staff from wearing surgical attire or hospital uniforms on the premises of certain food-related businesses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1655 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to interlocal cooperation contracts for health care and hospital services.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1777 73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to trespassing on the premises of a health care facility; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
HB 1884 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to cooperative agreements among hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1947 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the eligibility of certain small county hospitals to receive state reimbursement for providing indigent health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1971 73-0 (1993)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to claims against non-profit hospital corporations having a patient mix of fifty percent (50%) or more persons who are eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, charity care, and/or are indigent at the time an incident is alleged to have occurred and for which non-profit hospital corporation bonds are issued under the Health Facilities Development Act.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2001 73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the regulation of medical rehabilitation services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2098 73-0 (1993)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina | et. al.
Relating to exceptions to open meeting requirements for certain deliberations of municipal hospitals and municipal hospital authorities.
House: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2533 73-0 (1993)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to membership or privileges on a hospital medical staff and to the authority of hospitals and medical personnel.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HR 889 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Garfield
Directing that providers of health care shall provide all necessary information to full-service hospitals and clinics to ensure that treatment requirements are clearly known.
Filed
SB 86 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the licensing of hospitals by the Texas Department of Health including the provision and appropriation of fees and the assessment of civil penalties and administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 120 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the name of a certain state building constructed by the Kerrville State Hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 157 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.
Relating to peace officers of medical facilities in certain municipalities.
House: Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Meeting cancelled
SB 212 73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of medical rehabilitation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
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 427 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the duty of nonprofit, tax-exempt hospitals to provide charity care; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 500 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to temporary reciprocal licenses for certain physicians, the relationship between hospitals and other health care providers in rural areas, establishing a program to assist certain nonprofit organizations in recruiting and retaining health professionals to practice in medically underserved areas, the distribution of certain fees collected and tuition charged at medical schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 701 73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to interlocal cooperation contracts for health care and hospital services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 851 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to an exception to the open meetings law for certain deliberations of the board of directors of a municipal hospital or a muncipal hospital authority.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 886 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to cooperative agreements among hospitals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 948 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to trespassing on the premises of a health care facility; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1097 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to granting licensed psychologists membership or privileges on the staff of a hospital or private mental hospital or other mental health facility; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1467 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the validation of certain acts and proceedings of certain corporations created under the Health Facilities Development Act and to the authority of corporations created under that Act to refund outstanding bonds.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SR 1160 73-0 (1993)
Author: West, Royce
Directing that health care providers shall provide all necessary information to full-service hospitals and clinics to ensure treatment requirements are clearly known.
Reported enrolled
HB 503 72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to granting a licensed psychologist membership or privileges on the staff of a hospital or private mental hospital or facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 843 72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the disclosure of health care information by a hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 954 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glaze, BobSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to certain obsolete provisions addressing health and safety standards in some eleemosynary institutions; repealing Section 13.001, Health and Safety Code; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 1060 72-0 (1991)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to granting a licensed doctor of chiropractic membership or privileges on the staff of a hospital.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1579 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to an exemption from the nepotism laws for persons appointed or employed by hospitals in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1635 72-0 (1991)
Author: Linebarger, Libby
Relating to a requirement that each hospital and mental health and mental retardation facility provide certified interpreters to assist a patient who is hearing impaired.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1795 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to a report on the status of health care services by the commissioner of health and to cost estimates for procedures and services by hospitals and nursing homes.
House: Public Health
Coauthor Authorized
HB 1802 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the eligibility of certain small county hospitals to receive state reimbursement for providing indigent health care services.
House: Public Health
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 1992 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the Texas Department of Health's authority to adopt alternative minimum standards for hospitals in rural communities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2004 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glaze, BobSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the licensing of certain hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 2053 72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, CarolynSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority to issue temporary licenses under the Texas Hospital Licensing Law (Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code); granting authority for the Texas Board of Health to adopt rules setting temporary license fees; increasing fees authorized for hospital plan review; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 2054 72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, CarolynSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to validation inspections of hospitals by the Texas Department of Health; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2260 72-0 (1991)
Author: Linebarger, Libby
Relating to the use of tobacco on hospital premises; amending Section 241.026, Health and Safety Code; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2412 72-0 (1991)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the establishment of a Rural Hospital Emergency Relief Fund; providing for the payment of grant funds to rural hospitals by the Center for Rural Health Initiatives; establishing criteria for the payment of such funds; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2476 72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to inspections of hospitals licensed by Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2700 72-0 (1991)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the duty of tax-exempt hospitals to provide indigent health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2836 72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose and collect a sales tax to fund a municipal hospital.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 292 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the liability of certain volunteers at certain public hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 340 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to granting a licensed psychologist membership or privileges on the staff of a hospital or private mental hospital or facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subject to call in committee
SB 624 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple | et. al.
Relating to the basis of fees, charges, and rates for medical assistance provided by certain hospitals serving as primary teaching hospitals for certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 696 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the Texas Department of Health's authority to adopt alternative minimum standards for hospitals in rural communities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 971 72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to a requirement that each hospital and mental health and mental retardation facility provide certified interpreters to assist a patient who is hearing impaired.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Record vote
SB 1244 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the establishment of a Rural Hospital Emergency Relief Fund; providing for the payment of grant funds to rural hospitals by the Center for Rural Health Initiatives; establishing criteria for the payment of such funds; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1451 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the incorporation of and membership of hospitals and a hospital council or related subgroup in a cooperative assocation.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 117 72-1 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose and collect a sales tax to fund a municipal hospital.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 191 72-1 (1991)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the levy of an assessment against certain hospitals and hospital districts and to the use of those funds; making an appropriation.
House: Human Services
Coauthor Authorized
HB 204 72-1 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to state indemnification of and liability insurance premiums for certain health care claims.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 211 72-1 (1991)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the transfer of funds by certain state teaching hospitals and hospital districts and to the use of those funds for the Medicaid disproportionate share program.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 82 72-1 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the levy of an assessment against certain hospitals and hospital districts and to the use of those funds; making an appropriation.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 42 72-2 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose and collect a sales tax to fund a municipal hospital.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 4 72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the discipline of certain licensed, certified, permitted, recognized, or registered professionals or persons in training and the denial of certain licenses, certifications, permits, orders of recognition, or registrations for offering, paying, or accepting a fee for referring a person for treatment in a mental hospital, mental health facility, or other facility for the residential treatment of mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 5 72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the assistance a crime victim receives in applying for a crime victim compensation award under the Crime Victims Compensation Act from, and receipt of such a compensation award by, a mental hospital or mental health facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 8 72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the provision of a list of prescribed medications to a patient of a mental hospital or mental health facility or to the patient's legal guardian.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 11 72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the transfer to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services of the licensing, permitting, and enforcement activities relating to hospitals, private mental hospitals, chemical dependency treatment facilities, and narcotic drug treatment programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 18 71-0 (1989)
Author: McKinney, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to health care, including powers and duties of the center for rural health initiatives, the collection of data concerning health professions, surveys of hospitals and physicians, breast cancer screening..
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 251 71-0 (1989)
Author: Gavin, JohnSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the governing board, regulation, and authority of group hospital service corporations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 630 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to indigent health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 804 71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to membership or privileges on a hospital medical staff.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 855 71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a requirement that all hospitals provide cancer information to the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1047 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to adoption of rules governing hospital admissions of emergency maternity patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1106 71-0 (1989)
Author: Tallas, JimSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the obligation of certain hospitals to provide services under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1180 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to limitations on the authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to acquire certain materials, supplies, and equipment for hospitals operated by university systems or institutions....
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1748 71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages near a school or hospital.
House: Liquor Regulation
Pending in committee
HB 1949 71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the disposition of certain fees and charges collected by hospitals operated by the Texas Department of Health, amending Section 6A, Chapter 548, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971....
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
HB 2025 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the rules governing the transfer of hospital patients.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2604 71-0 (1989)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the dissolution of the Texas Hospital Equipment Financing Council and transfer of bond administration authority to the state treasurer.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2832 71-0 (1989)
Author: McDonald, Nancy | et. al.
Relating to criminal trespass in a health care facility; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2874 71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the disclosure of health care information by a hospital.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3073 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to the obligation of certain leased municipal hospitals to provide services under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3074 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis | et. al.
Relating to the obligation of certain municipal hospitals to provide services under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 13 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Memorializing Congress to increase Medicare compensation to rural hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 83 71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Directing the Department of Health to study the closings of inner city hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 224 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Renato | et. al.
Requesting Congress to provide for the establishment and operation of a Veterans' Administration Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HR 217 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Recognizing February 22, 1989 as Hospital Day at the Capitol.
Reported enrolled
SB 98 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the governing board, regulation, and authority of group hospital service corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 271 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to membership or privileges on a hospital medical staff.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Record vote
SB 292 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to indigent health care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 456 71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to adoption of rules governing hospital admissions of emergency maternity patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 514 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to limitations on the authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to acquire certain materials, supplies, and equipment for state-owned hospitals or clinics.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 522 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to public hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 923 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to a requirement that each hospital provide certified interpreters to assist hearing impaired patients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1244 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to protection of hospital patients from patient care providers under the influence of illegal substances.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1252 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to payments by or to physicians, hospitals, of health care entities for the purpose of soliciting or securing patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Pending in committee
SB 1300 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the licensure of certain hospitals that have closed.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1387 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the structure, powers, and duties of the Texas Hospital Equipment Financing Council and to the duties of the state treasurer in relation to the financing council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1593 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the obligation of certain leased municipal hospitals to provide services under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1653 71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the office of rural health care, surveys of hospitals and physicians, emergency hospital patient transfers, the provision of medical care to low-income and indigent persons, medical education, and...
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1736 71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig | et. al.
Relating to criminal trespass in a health care facility; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1837 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to costs a hospital facility owned by the state, a hospital district, a hospital authority, or a unit of local government may recover under an insurance policy or a health care plan or program....
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Insurance
SCR 54 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Waterfield, Richard
Directing the Primary Health Care Services Program to target dollars to fun primary health care services projects in counties whose hospitals have closed, are at risk of closure or that are without hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 113 71-1 (1989)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a sales and use tax to fund hospitals and other health care programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 123 71-1 (1989)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the transfer of funds by certain state teaching hospitals and hospital districts and the use of those funds for the Medicaid disproportionate share program; and making an appropriation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HCR 7 71-1 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Renato | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Requesting Congress to provide for the establishment and operation of a Veteran's Administration Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SB 76 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of funds by certain state teaching hospitals and hospital districts and the use of those funds for the Medicaid disproportionate share program and making an appropriation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
SCR 12 71-1 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector | et. al.
Requesting Congress to provide for the establishment of a Veterans' Administration Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 106 71-3 (1990)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the transfer by a hospital of a maternity patient.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 169 71-4 (1990)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the basis of fees, charges and rates for medical assistance provided by certain hospitals serving as primary teaching hospitals for certain institutions of higher education.
Filed
HCR 33 71-4 (1990)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Expressing legislative intent regarding provision of the Omnibus Health Care Rescue Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 78 71-4 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to the basis of fees, charges, and rates for medical assistance provided by certain hospitals serving as primary teaching hospitals for certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
SCR 16 71-4 (1990)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: McKinney, Mike
Declaring intent in adding Chapter 110, Title 5, Civil Practice and Remedies Code and Article 5.15-4 of Subchapter B, Chapter 5, Insurance Code to the Omnibus Health Care Rescue Act (House Bill 18).
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 65 71-5 (1990)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the fee, charge, or rate paid under the medical assistance program to certain hospitals.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 82 71-5 (1990)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the basis of fees, charges and rates for medical assistance provided by certain hospitals serving as primary teaching hospitals for certain institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 4 71-5 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Colbert, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the basis of fees, charges, and rates for medical assistance provided by certain hospitals serving as primary teaching hospitals for certain institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 4 71-6 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to the basis of fees, charges, and rates for medical assistance provided by certain hospitals serving as primary teaching hospitals for certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 81 70-0 (1987)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the responsibility of hospital authorities to provide health care to certain indigent individuals.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 145 70-0 (1987)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to the responsibility of public hospitals to provide indigent health care.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 147 70-0 (1987)
Author: Robinson, PhyllisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the responsibility to provide indigent health care services to the residents of certain cities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 171 70-0 (1987)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to requiring hospital administrators or their designees to request certain persons to consent to anatomical gifts.
House: Public Health
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 202 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wright, Brad
Relating to the licensure of state hospitals.
House: Public Health
House passage reported
HB 232 70-0 (1987)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to hospital protocols for identifying potential organ and tissue donors and for informing persons of the system to donate.
House: Public Health
Coauthor authorized
HB 345 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to a requirement that certain providers obtain approval before providing nonemergency indigent health care services.
House: Public Health
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 729 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wright, Brad
Relating to fees charged by the Texas Board of Health for hospital licenses and hospital construction plan reviews and field surveys.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 987 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to health care services provided by a state chest hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1002 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of a county to acquire property for hospital purposes outside the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1003 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the county liability for the actions of a member of the county hospital's board of managers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1099 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the requirement that a hospital make an itemized statement of billed services available to a patient.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1177 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gavin, John
Relating to the providing of accident prevention services on excess policies of professional liability insurance.
House: Insurance
House passage reported
HB 1220 70-0 (1987)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the indigent health care services provided by a hospital owned, operated, or leased by a county or a county hospital authority.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1352 70-0 (1987)
Author: Cain, David
Requiring hospitals to notify certain governmental entities of the admittance of a patient with a contagious or infectious disease; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1469 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the validation of certain acts of a hospital facilities development corporation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1597 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to exemption from disclosure of certain records of a nonprofit corporation organizationally connected with a religious institution.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
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 1970 70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the qualifications of the hospital administrators for the South Texas Hospital and San Antonio State Chest Hospital.
House: Public Health
Pending in committee
HB 2029 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to costs a hospital facility owned by the State, a hospital district, a hospital authority, or a unit of local government may recover under an insurance policy or a health care plan or program providing hospital, nursing, medical or surgical benefits.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2030 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to cash management financing for hospital facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2031 70-0 (1987)
Author: Schoolcraft, AlanSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the length of time a hospital, hospital authority , or hospital district is required to retain medical records.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HCR 180 70-0 (1987)
Author: Perry, RickSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Commending Congressman Charles Stenholm of Stamford, Congressman Beau Boulte of Amarillo, and Congressman Ralph Hall of Rockwall for their concern for rural Texas health care.
Signed by the Governor
SB 2 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to requiring hospital administrators or their designees to request certain persons to consent to anatomical gifts.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 16 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to hospital protocols for identifying potential organ and tissue donors and for informing persons of the option to donate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/88
SB 41 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the responsibility of hospital authorities to provide health care to certain indigent individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
SB 158 70-0 (1987)
Author: Anderson, Richard
Relating to the responsibility of counties and public hospitals to reimburse a hospital or other facility operated by the state, a state agency, or a state institution of higher education for indigent health care services provided by the hospital or facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to s/c on Health Services
SB 207 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to fees charged by the Texas Board of Health for hospital licenses and hospital construction plan reviews and field surveys.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 462 70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to the powers and duties of a health facilities development corporation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 594 70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to membership or privileges of psychologists on a hospital medical staff
Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote
SB 648 70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the qualifications of the hospital administrators for the South Texas Hospital and San Antonio State Chest Hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 944 70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the length of time a hospital, hospital authority, or hospital district is required to retain medical records.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1040 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Requiring hospitals to notify certain government entities of the admittance of a patient with a contagious or infectious disease; declaring an emergency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1062 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the coordinated clinical education of medical and dental students, interns, residents, and fellows.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1073 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the provision of health care to certain indigent individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1310 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to eligibility standards for indigent health care and to indigent health care in leased county hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1403 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the requirement that a hospital make an itemized statement of billed services available to a patient.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 4 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barton, ErwinSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the operation and administration of the state cancer registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 602 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to reimbursement of a hospital supported by public funds for medical care or treatment provided to a nonresident indigent patient.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1251 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wright, Brad
Relating to the enforceability of medical staff by-laws by the medical staff and governing boards of hospitals.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1290 69-0 (1985)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the performance of an abortion in city public hospitals.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1291 69-0 (1985)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the performance of an abortion in certain hospitals.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1473 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to prohibiting hospitals from denying medical services to victims of sexual assault; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1616 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records of committees of hospitals and medical organizations; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 1664 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to financial procedures of hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1843 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, JesseSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to health care for certain indigent individuals, to the establishment of the cancer resource fund, and to certain cigarette taxes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Point of order sustained
HB 1845 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the obligation of a hospital to provide health care for indigents.
House: Public Health
Coauthor authorized
HB 1927 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to the licensing of hospitals and to construction plan approval; providing authority to the Texas Board of Health to charge fees for hospital construction plan reviews and surveys; amending Section 5 and adding Section 7A, Texas Hospital Licensing Law (Article 4437f, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1963 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, JesseSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to minimum standards concerning licensed hospitals and the transfer of a patient from one hospital to another, to the denial, suspension, and revocation of hospital licenses, and to enforcement of the hospital licensing law.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2063 69-0 (1985)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to membership on a hospital medical staff.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2186 69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to the financing of cash flow deficits and pension fund contributions of certain health-care providers.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HJR 89 69-0 (1985)
Author: Schoolcraft, AlanSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to regulate the provision of health care by hospital districts.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 27 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the repeal of certain legal provisions concerning the lease or sale of a county hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 51 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the requirement that certain hospitals furnish information to the Texas Board of Health for the state cancer registry.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported favorably w/amendments
SB 108 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to the disposition of the proceeds, and the interest on the proceeds, from the sale of a county hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 410 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to the licensing of hospitals and to construction plan approval; providing authority to the Texas Board of Health to charge fees for hospital construction plan reviews and surveys; amending Section 5 and adding Section 7A, Texas Hospital Licensing Law (Article 4437f, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
House conferees appointed
SB 655 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to membership or privileges on a hospital medical staff and to the authority of hospitals and medical personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 656 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records of committees of hospitals and medical organizations and to immunity for furnishing certain information to the committees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 789 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the obligation of a hospital or ambulatory surgical facility to provide health care for indigents.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Testimony taken in committee
SB 806 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to financial and billing procedures of hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 899 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to eligibility for staff membership and priviledges in hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1110 69-0 (1985)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Gary
Relating to the use of funds by the Texas Hospital Equipment Financing Council to finance cash-flow deficits and pension fund contributions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1328 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to requests for consent to a gift of all or part of a decedent's body and to recording that consent on the certificate of death.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Considered in public hearing
SB 1346 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the licensing of hospitals and to transfer of patients, injunctive relief, and assessment of administrative penalties in and against hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
No action taken in committee
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 1381 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the organization, powers, and duties of the Texas Hospital Equipment Financing Council and making such Council a public agency.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Government Organization
SCR 46 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Encouraging community cancer care facilities to assess current services and projected needs and to join the Legislative Task Force on Cancer in Texas and hospital associations in developing a statewide cancer care program.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 18 69-2 (1986)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to the date on which a county or public hospital must provide services under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act and the date on which the rollback provisions take effect.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 8 69-2 (1986)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the date on which a county or public hospital must provide services under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act and the date on which the rollback provisions take effect.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Health & Human Resources
HB 103 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to a repeal of the requirement that state agencies adopt a code of conduct for agency employees who inspect and survey health care facilities.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Resources
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HB 245 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to a prohibition against certain hospital officers or employees requiring a check or similar sight order for emergency services.
House: Public Health
Postponed
HB 777 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gibson, JaySponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the composition of a county hospital's board of managers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 796 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jackson, LeeSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the creation of the tertiary care fund and to the provision of tertiary care services.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Resources
Postponed
HB 830 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination against physicians on the basis of academic degrees.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 893 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to state reimbursement to a hospital for the cost of transporting an infant to the hospital under certain circumstances.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
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HB 977 68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to reimbursement of a hospital supported by public funds for medical care or treatment provided to a nonresident indigent patient.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1065 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need from the Texas Health Facilities Commission for certain proposed projects.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1066 68-0 (1983)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need from the Texas Health Facilities Commission for certain proposed projects.
House: Public Health
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1494 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to fire safety in certain health care facilities maintained or operated by the state.
House: Public Health
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1508 68-0 (1983)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the protection of handicapped children; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1785 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to changing the name of the Harlingen State Chest Hospital to the South Texas Hospital and to services provided by that hospital.
House: Public Health
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1791 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to allowing certain facilities to operate under different standards and the requirements of the certificate of need program.
House: Public Health
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1945 68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to data collected under the Texas Cancer Control Act and to duties of the Texas Board of Health under that Act.
House: Public Health
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 2185 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to providing that no licensed hospital shall deny emergency treatment to a person by an officer, employee, or member of the medical staff of such hospitals and to prohibit discrimination.
House: Public Health
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 2270 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wright, Brad
Relating to the enforceability of medical staff by-laws by the medical staff and governing boards of hospitals, and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2271 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wright, BradSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to coordination of activities of state agencies related to health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 635 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination against physicians on the basis of academic medical degree.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 679 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination against physicians on the basis of academic degree.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
SB 752 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the financing of hospital equipment; providing for the administration of this Act by a public benefit corporation known as the Texas Hospital Equipment Financing Council, for its creation, its board of trustees, and its powers and duties; providing for indemnification of any trustee in certain circumstances; relating to the establishment of health-related equipment sale, lease, or loan programs for certain qualified participating health-care providers; providing for sale, lease, and loan agreements for such health-related equipment; providing the procedures to be followed; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness and the refunding of outstanding obligations; prescribing prerequisites and procedures for issuance and the terms of such bonds or notes, including the maximum rate of interest which may be borne thereby; providing permissable security for such bonds or notes; prohibiting use of any money of the state or any political subdivision or agency of the state except revenue from any agreements with participating health-care providers for payments on the bonds and notes which providers are either a political subdivision or any agency of the state; prohibiting the impairment of the right and remedies of the holders of such bonds and notes by the state; making provisions in the event of default in payment of such bonds or notes or in the event of violation of such agreements; authorizing the refunding of such bonds or notes; providing for the use and issuance of temporary receipts or temporary notes or bonds; providing that such bonds or notes shall be legal investments; providing for the perfection of security interests granted by the financing council; providing exemption from taxation and the sales, use, and excise tax on certain items of the financing council and its bonds or notes or income related thereto and providing for the taxation of health-related equipment; providing that such bonds or notes shall be exempt securities under the Texas Securities Act, as amended; providing for the relationship of this Act to the Texas Health Planning and Development Act, as amended; containing other provisions relating to the subject; providing for severability; declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 801 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to changing the name of the Harlingen State Chest Hospital to the South Texas Hospital; authorizing the Texas Board of Health to establish certain health services at the South Texas Hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 810 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to treatment programs at certain state chest hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 818 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to allowing certain convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions to operate under different standards and the requirements of the certificate of need program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 887 68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the composition of a county hospital's board of managers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
SB 907 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to a county's right to reimbursement for medical care and treatment provided by the county hospital to an indigent resident of another county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Postponed
SB 1019 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to prohibiting staff of a general hospital from certain discriminatory practices in providing emergency diagnoses and services; requiring written notice of the provisions of this Act be given appropriate personnel by a hospital; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 1155 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to coordination of activities of state agencies related to health care, to certain licensing requirements, and to certain duties of the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Public Health
SB 1159 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to data collected under the authority of the Texas Cancer Control Act.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1170 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of certain medical and hospital records.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
No action taken
SB 1341 68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to a repeal of the requirement that state agencies adopt a code of conduct for agency employees who inspect and survey health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 19 68-1 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to reimbursement of a hospital supported by public funds for medical care or treatment provided to a nonresident indigent patient.
House: County Affairs
Referred to Committee on County Affairs
SB 16 68-1 (1983)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a supplemental appropriation for the South Texas Hospital.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 101 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to a prohibition against certain hospital officers or employees requiring a check or similar sight order for emergency services.
House: Health Services
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 204 67-0 (1981)
Author: Untermeyer, Chase
Relating to hospitals' liens on certain causes of action.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
HB 455 67-0 (1981)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to certain abortions in tax-supported medical facilities.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 466 67-0 (1981)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the denial of emergency hospital services to a person unable to establish ability to pay for those services.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Record vote
HB 488 67-0 (1981)
Author: Webber, Bobby
Relating to maximum speed limits near nursing homes and hospitals.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 624 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hall, Lanny
Relating to payments to hospital districts for the care of crippled children.
House: Health Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 846 67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to health care planning and certificate of need requirements for certain health care projects.
House: Health Services
Governor submitted as emergency
HB 993 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to hospitals' liens on certain causes of action.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
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HB 1193 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the effect of a release given by the mother of a newly born child to a hospital or physician authorizing the delivery of the possession of the child to another.
House: Judiciary
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1194 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to abortions in governmental hospitals, the use of public funds for abortions, and the appointment of a guardian for certain unborn children.
House: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 1445 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
The Health Facilities Development Act.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1579 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to removing certain convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions from certain inspection, open hearing, and grading requirements; exempting certain governmental facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1619 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to the payment of certain hospitals for the care of persons with end stage renal disease.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
HB 1971 67-0 (1981)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the sale by counties of a county hospital.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2092 67-0 (1981)
Author: Grubbs, Walter B.
Relating to elimination of duplicative surveys and inspections by state agencies of hospitals, nursing homes, mental health and mental retardation facilities, alcohol addiction and abuse facilities, and other health care facilities.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
HB 2152 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to adminstrative hearings for health care facilities.
House: Health Services
No action taken
HB 2169 67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to the definition of hospital projects under the Hospital Project Financing Act.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
HB 2264 67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to a code of conduct for employees of state agencies who inspect and survey health care facilities.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
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HB 2265 67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Texas Hospital Equipment Financing Act.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 2354 67-0 (1981)
Author: Whaley, Foster
Relating to the sale or lease of real and personal property acquired by counties for hospital purposes.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 2387 67-0 (1981)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to a change in the use by the City of Austin of certain real property currently designated for Hospital use.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 76 67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the penalty for the denial of emergency treatment to a person by an officer or employee of certain hospitals for inability to pay; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
