Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 40	87-0 (2021)	Author: Talarico, James \| et. al.	Relating to a cap on the monthly price of insulin and insulin supplies.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 42	87-0 (2021)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion; providing a civil penalty.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 82	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 131	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bernal, Diego \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of a Medicaid buy-in program for certain low-income individuals through the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 240	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 293	87-0 (2021)	Author: Collier, Nicole \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 331	87-0 (2021)	Author: Talarico, James	Relating to establishing a universal maternal home visiting program.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 410	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to preauthorization of certain benefits by certain health benefit plan issuers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 428	87-0 (2021)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 430	87-0 (2021)	Author: King, Ken	Relating to the termination of the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program for retirees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 440	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 444	87-0 (2021)	Author: Allison, Steve	Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 493	87-0 (2021)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 508	87-0 (2021)	Author: Beckley, Michelle \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 515	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 522	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 571	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gates, Gary \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a bundled-pricing program to reduce certain health care costs in the state employees group benefits program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 573	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.	House: Insurance	Postponed
HB 602	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina	Relating to the provision of comprehensive health care benefits coverage through a publicly funded program to be known as the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 609	87-0 (2021)	Author: Howard, Donna	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 620	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to identification cards issued by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 621	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to payment of health benefit claims in coordination with third-party liability insurance.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 733	87-0 (2021)	Author: González, Jessica \| et. al.	Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 843	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lopez, Ray \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 887	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to telemedicine medical services and telehealth services covered by certain health benefit plans or provided by a pharmacist.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 907	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of autoimmune diseases.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 908	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 922	87-0 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 942	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs in connection with the provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 980	87-0 (2021)	Author: Fierro, Art \| et. al.	Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1033	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1045	87-0 (2021)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to health care benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1052	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for breast cancer patients.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1093	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers in relation to prescription drug coverage.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1111	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1145	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to utilization review requirements for a health care service provided by a network physician or provider.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1342	87-0 (2021)	Author: Leach, Jeff Sponsor: Perry, Charles	Relating to the provision of certain health information and other information to school districts and other participating entities in the Texas school employees uniform group health coverage program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education	Placed on intent calendar
HB 1356	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1362	87-0 (2021)	Author: Cole, Sheryl \| et. al.	Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 1369	87-0 (2021)	Author: Jetton, Jacey	Relating to regulation of health care cost-sharing organizations.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1427	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the disclosure of negotiated rates requested by members of the legislature from certain health care vendors that contract with this state.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1436	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 1445	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to medical or dental billing services.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 1/1/22
HB 1460	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to regulation of air ambulance subscription providers by the Department of State Health Services.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1461	87-0 (2021)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas regarding the use of health reimbursement accounts in conjunction with Medicare plans available through the individual marketplace to provide health and pharmacy benefit coverage for certain retired school employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1527	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gates, Gary	Relating to the establishment of a bundled-pricing program to reduce certain health care costs in the school employees and retirees group benefits programs.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1529	87-0 (2021)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to availability of and benefits provided under health benefit plan coverage.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1541	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to availability of and benefits provided under health benefit plan coverage.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1588	87-0 (2021)	Author: Leach, Jeff \| et. al. Sponsor: Paxton, Angela \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for scalp cooling systems, applications, and procedures for certain cancer patients.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1617	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 1646	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lambert, Stan \| et. al.	Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1667	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1670	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1701	87-0 (2021)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1722	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki \| et. al.	Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1763	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1774	87-0 (2021)	Author: Tinderholt, Tony	Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1854	87-0 (2021)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1907	87-0 (2021)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to increase public transparency of health care data and improve quality of health care in this state.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1919	87-0 (2021)	Author: Harris, Cody \| et. al. Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited practices for certain health benefit plan issuers and pharmacy benefit managers.	House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1934	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to requirements for overpayment recovery and third party access to provider networks for certain insurance policies and benefit plans that provide dental benefits.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1935	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bucy III, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Miles, Borris \| et. al.	Relating to emergency refills of insulin and insulin-related equipment or supplies.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1990	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1995	87-0 (2021)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance; authorizing an assessment.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2022	87-0 (2021)	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 2035	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to utilization review of emergency care claims under health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2056	87-0 (2021)	Author: Klick, Stephanie \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	See remarks for effective date
HB 2090	87-0 (2021)	Author: Burrows, Dustin \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database and health care cost disclosures by health benefit plan issuers and third-party administrators.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2118	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to deceptive marketing of certain health plans, programs, and arrangements; authorizing an administrative penalty.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2171	87-0 (2021)	Author: Metcalf, Will Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2176	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to the reporting and expiration dates of a temporary health insurance risk pool administered by the commissioner of insurance.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2226	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Jarvis	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2241	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to the definition of emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2250	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for colon cancer screening for certain individuals.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2276	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the authority of a health benefit plan sponsor to consent to electronic delivery of certain communications on behalf of a party enrolled in the plan.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2310	87-0 (2021)	Author: González, Jessica \| et. al.	Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2389	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to the relationship between health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans and physicians and health care providers, including prompt payment of the claims of certain physicians and health care providers.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 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 2504	87-0 (2021)	Author: González, Jessica \| et. al.	Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2516	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for conversion therapy.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2545	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2595	87-0 (2021)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to a parity complaint portal and educational materials and parity law training regarding benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders to be made available through the portal and otherwise; designating October as mental health condition and substance use disorder parity awareness month.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2600	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paul, Dennis \| et. al.	Relating to fiscal impact statements for legislation imposing mandates on health benefit plan issuers.	House: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2636	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lopez, Ray	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of at-home diagnostic medical devices.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2651	87-0 (2021)	Author: González, Jessica	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2658	87-0 (2021)	Author: Frank, James B. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2668	87-0 (2021)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for certain prescription drugs on enrollee cost-sharing requirements.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2753	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to coverage for conversion therapy by a health benefit plan offered by a public employer.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2755	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2761	87-0 (2021)	Author: Israel, Celia	Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2787	87-0 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to repeal of certain Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 exemption provisions relating to pharmacy benefits.	House: Insurance	Received from the House
HB 2909	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bernal, Diego	Relating to coverage for diagnostic examinations under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2929	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to conduct of insurers providing preferred provider benefit plans with respect to physician and health care provider contracts and claims.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2960	87-0 (2021)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2984	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2988	87-0 (2021)	Author: Minjarez, Ina \| et. al.	Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3028	87-0 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to vaccination requirements for health benefit plans or insurance policies provided to business entities.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3043	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of individuals with a prior diagnosis of COVID-19.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3045	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hull, Lacey Sponsor: Paxton, Angela	Relating to financial regulation of certain life, health, and accident insurers and health maintenance organizations.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3074	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans at the lowest standard premium rate.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3109	87-0 (2021)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to identifying and addressing social determinants of health in Medicaid managed care contracts.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 3209	87-0 (2021)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3235	87-0 (2021)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of health care fraud and the prosecution of health care fraud; creating a criminal offense.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3423	87-0 (2021)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W.	Relating to coverage for supplemental ultrasound imaging to screen for breast cancer under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3459	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review for certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3499	87-0 (2021)	Author: Frank, James B.	Relating to the provision of telehealth services by health professionals located outside of this state.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 3542	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to the telephone availability of certain personnel by certain health benefit plan issuers and utilization review agents.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3554	87-0 (2021)	Author: Morales Shaw, Penny	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3588	87-0 (2021)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for colorectal cancer early detection.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3678	87-0 (2021)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to an insurer's obligation for continuity of care for certain Medicaid recipients.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 3752	87-0 (2021)	Author: Frank, James B. \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the offering of health benefit coverage by subsidiaries of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3818	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3847	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Jarvis	Relating to a study on the long-term funding structure of the retired school employees group insurance fund.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3851	87-0 (2021)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3871	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 3911	87-0 (2021)	Author: Romero, Ramon	Relating to the eligibility of certain groups or associations that include self-employed individuals to participate in a multiple employer welfare arrangement.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3924	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Springer, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to health benefits offered by certain nonprofit agricultural organizations.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3947	87-0 (2021)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al.	Relating to health care cost transparency by health benefit plan issuers.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3951	87-0 (2021)	Author: Cortez, Philip \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests to detect prostate cancer.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4012	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to an explanation of benefits provided by certain health benefit plans to enrollees regarding certain preauthorized medical care and health care services.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4037	87-0 (2021)	Author: Howard, Donna	Relating to county authority to balance bill for county air ambulance services.	House: County Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 4040	87-0 (2021)	Author: Krause, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of certain benefits under Medicaid, including the coordination of private health benefits, and to reimbursement for some of those benefits.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 4051	87-0 (2021)	Author: Frank, James B.	Relating to the method of payment for certain health care and certain contract provisions affecting health care reimbursement rates.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4078	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4084	87-0 (2021)	Author: Talarico, James \| et. al.	Relating to establishing the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain persons in this state.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 4115	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by out-of-network ground ambulance service providers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 4143	87-0 (2021)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4211	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to health benefit plan enrollees.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4307	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for low-THC cannabis under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4469	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance and group accident and health insurance together in a packaged plan.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 4531	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to preauthorization of medical care or health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HCR 112	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459.		Filed with the Secretary of State
HR 1994	87-0 (2021)	Author: Frank, James B.	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2658.		Reported enrolled
SB 51	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 76	87-0 (2021)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 91	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 93	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 117	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan \| et. al.	Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Co-author authorized
SB 120	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 135	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 143	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to provide certain information regarding the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to claimants for unemployment compensation benefits.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 166	87-0 (2021)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 171	87-0 (2021)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts, and access to care.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee
SB 207	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 228	87-0 (2021)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 245	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 401	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 434	87-0 (2021)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 436	87-0 (2021)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions including COVID-19.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 448	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 459	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to availability of and benefits provided under health benefit plan coverage.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 486	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 488	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 519	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 523	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs on enrollee cost-sharing requirements.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 528	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 679	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers in relation to prescription drug coverage.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 727	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to certain prohibited practices by pharmacy benefit managers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 745	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 786	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.	Senate: Local Government	Left pending in committee
SB 790	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Howard, Donna	Relating to county and municipal authority to balance bill for county or municipal air or ground ambulance services and to a study regarding billing by ground ambulance service providers.	House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
SB 812	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited practices for certain health benefit plan issuers and pharmacy benefit managers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 827	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.	House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/21
SB 844	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to repeal of certain Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 exemption provisions relating to pharmacy benefits.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 862	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paxton, Angela \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for scalp cooling systems, applications, and procedures for certain cancer patients.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 874	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to the reporting and expiration dates of a temporary health insurance risk pool administered by the commissioner of insurance.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
SB 875	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
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 939	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 992	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the provision of telehealth services by health professionals located outside of this state.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 999	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al. Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to consumer protections against and county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1028	87-0 (2021)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al. Sponsor: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for colorectal cancer early detection.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1037	87-0 (2021)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to the definition of emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1045	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to certain claims against the third-party administrator or vendor of health benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1065	87-0 (2021)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Bernal, Diego	Relating to coverage for diagnostic imaging for breast cancer under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1135	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to store publicly accessible information.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
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 1141	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1142	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1161	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to patient choice in the dispensing of clinician-administered drugs.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1271	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1296	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to review rates and rate changes for certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1329	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for speech therapy services provided through telehealth services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1330	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance; authorizing an assessment.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1415	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas regarding the use of health reimbursement accounts in conjunction with Medicare plans available through the individual marketplace to provide health and pharmacy benefit coverage for certain retired school employees.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1442	87-0 (2021)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to regulation of health care sharing ministries; providing civil penalties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1444	87-0 (2021)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees and to a study concerning health coverage for school district employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1471	87-0 (2021)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to eligibility to establish a multiple employer welfare arrangement.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Insurance
SB 1539	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests to detect prostate cancer.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1648	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Krause, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of benefits under the Medicaid program, including to recipients with complex medical needs.	House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1751	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1758	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 1807	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and an exchange reinsurance program.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1861	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to the eligibility of certain groups or associations that include self-employed individuals to participate in a multiple employer welfare arrangement.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1883	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to preauthorization and utilization review for certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2016	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan Sponsor: Paul, Dennis	Relating to the applicability of certain provisions mandating the provision by certain health benefit plans of health benefits requiring cost defrayal by this state.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
SB 2043	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic and autoimmune diseases.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2047	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2048	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the telephone availability of certain personnel by certain health benefit plan issuers and utilization review agents.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2051	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José \| et. al. Sponsor: González, Jessica	Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2071	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to consumer protections for accident and health insurance that excludes coverage for preexisting conditions.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2096	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 2121	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the deductible imposed by a health benefit plan issuer for covered health care services or supplies.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2124	87-0 (2021)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the authority of a health benefit plan sponsor to consent to electronic delivery of certain communications on behalf of a party enrolled in the plan.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2195	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the relationship between pharmacists or pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers or health benefit plan issuers.	House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee
SR 542	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2658.		Reported enrolled
HB 16	87-1 (2021)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for breast cancer patients.		Filed
HB 17	87-1 (2021)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.		Filed
HB 69	87-1 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.		Filed
HB 81	87-1 (2021)	Author: Israel, Celia	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.		Filed
HB 116	87-1 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to vaccination requirements for health benefit plans or insurance policies provided to business entities.		Filed
HJR 5	87-1 (2021)	Author: Bucy III, John	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.		Filed
HJR 7	87-1 (2021)	Author: Israel, Celia	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.		Filed
HB 51	87-2 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.		Filed
HB 97	87-2 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to vaccination requirements for health benefit plans or insurance policies provided to business entities.		Filed
HB 135	87-2 (2021)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.		Filed
HB 234	87-2 (2021)	Author: Bucy III, John	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.		Filed
HB 39	87-3 (2021)	Author: Noble, Candy \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 54	87-3 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.		Filed
HB 164	87-3 (2021)	Author: Holland, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.		Filed
HB 174	87-3 (2021)	Author: Jetton, Jacey	Relating to preferred provider benefit plan reimbursement of certain services provided by out-of-network providers.		Filed
SB 41	87-3 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.		Filed
HB 170	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bernal, Diego \| et. al. Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for mammography under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 217	86-0 (2019)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 317	86-0 (2019)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs in connection with the provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 392	86-0 (2019)	Author: Blanco, César Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to long-term care insurance for state employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 501	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.	House: Insurance	Considered in Calendars
HB 565	86-0 (2019)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to healthcare coverage in this state.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 593	86-0 (2019)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al.	Relating to the computation of the standard service retirement annuity for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas enrolled in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 594	86-0 (2019)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to availability of certain health benefit plan options for certain participants in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 649	86-0 (2019)	Author: Krause, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 670	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 698	86-0 (2019)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to certain protected practices of pharmacists and pharmacies regarding amounts charged for prescription drugs.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 748	86-0 (2019)	Author: Neave, Victoria \| et. al.	Relating to certain criminal offenses involving protective headgear requirements for motorcycle operators and passengers.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 762	86-0 (2019)	Author: Wu, Gene \| et. al.	Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 839	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hernandez, Ana	Relating to the group benefits advisory committee for the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 923	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to coverage of an alternative treatment after the approval of a utilization review.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 937	86-0 (2019)	Author: Davis, Sarah \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 964	86-0 (2019)	Author: Cole, Sheryl	Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1124	86-0 (2019)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to civil liability for an insurer's violation of certain insurance laws.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1156	86-0 (2019)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1219	86-0 (2019)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1239	86-0 (2019)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas regarding the use of health reimbursement accounts in conjunction with certain Medicare plans to provide health benefit coverage for certain retired school employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1273	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zedler, Bill \| et. al.	Relating to denial of payment for preauthorized health care or dental care services.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1291	86-0 (2019)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1384	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1395	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 1410	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to payment for care provided by a chiropractor under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1441	86-0 (2019)	Author: Tinderholt, Tony \| et. al.	Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1455	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hunter, Todd \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to the audit of wholesale invoices during certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1511	86-0 (2019)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to required coverage for eating disorders under group health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1584	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1635	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miller, Rick \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1645	86-0 (2019)	Author: Beckley, Michelle \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1718	86-0 (2019)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to participation in the health care market by managed care plan enrollees.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1742	86-0 (2019)	Author: Smithee, John Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the mediation of the settlement of certain health benefit claims involving balance billing by out-of-network laboratories.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1757	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of an insured to select a pharmacist under the insured's health insurance policy.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1783	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Phil	Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1832	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al. Sponsor: Campbell, Donna	Relating to prohibited practices relating to health benefit plan coverage for emergency care.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
HB 1862	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1864	86-0 (2019)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.	House: Insurance	Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1880	86-0 (2019)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to health benefit plan provider networks; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment.	House: Insurance	Received from the House
HB 1903	86-0 (2019)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to disclosures required in connection with the issuance of certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1905	86-0 (2019)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the relationship between physicians or health care providers and health maintenance organizations or preferred provider benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1914	86-0 (2019)	Author: Moody, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to the relationship between health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans and physicians and health care providers, including prompt payment of the claims of certain physicians and health care providers.	House: Insurance	Received from the House
HB 1968	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for treatment of craniofacial abnormalities under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1990	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lambert, Stan	Relating to access to certain psychological associates under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Considered in Calendars
HB 2033	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zwiener, Erin	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2041	86-0 (2019)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2097	86-0 (2019)	Author: Krause, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee
HB 2099	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lambert, Stan \| et. al. Sponsor: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-sponsor authorized
HB 2114	86-0 (2019)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2151	86-0 (2019)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al.	Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2231	86-0 (2019)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to the practices and operation of pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative penalties.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2294	86-0 (2019)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to state contributions to fund the group insurance program for retired school employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2327	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers and to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2367	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to a prohibition on bids by certain insurance and health benefit providers to administer or provide coverage under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2387	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage and to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2408	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to preauthorization by certain health benefit plan issuers of certain benefits.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2417	86-0 (2019)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to certain contributions for health benefit plan coverage under the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2433	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bowers, Rhetta \| et. al.	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2447	86-0 (2019)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2486	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2507	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the regulation of short-term limited-duration insurance policies providing health insurance coverage.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2520	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to disclosures by certain health benefit plans to enrollees regarding certain preauthorized medical care and health care services.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2525	86-0 (2019)	Author: Burrows, Dustin	Relating to participation in the health care market by enrollees of certain governmental managed care plans.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in committee
HB 2536	86-0 (2019)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to transparency related to drug costs.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2567	86-0 (2019)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al.	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in committee
HB 2582	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to required notice of the cost and health benefit plan coverage of newborn screening tests.	House: Insurance	Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2630	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to physician and health care provider directories for certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2631	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2632	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to notice by certain managed care entities of changes related to reimbursements applicable to certain physicians and health care providers.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2658	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2682	86-0 (2019)	Author: Collier, Nicole \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2735	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al.	Relating to professional liability insurance or bond for certain physicians performing or inducing an abortion; creating a criminal offense.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2817	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Placed on intent calendar
HB 2962	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lambert, Stan	Relating to departures from network adequacy standards by a preferred provider benefit plan.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2967	86-0 (2019)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3039	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to coverage for bacterial meningitis vaccinations under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3041	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to the renewal of a preauthorization for a medical or health care service.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3058	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie \| et. al.	Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of AIDS and HIV.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3064	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to payment of health benefit claims in coordination with third-party liability insurance.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3110	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Ken	Relating to the termination of the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program for retirees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3178	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bowers, Rhetta	Relating to an interim house study regarding retrospective denial by health benefit plans of health benefit claims for emergency care.	House: House Administration	Left pending in committee
HB 3232	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to the authority of health benefit plan issuers to require utilization review for a health care service provided by network physicians or providers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3276	86-0 (2019)	Author: González, Jessica	Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3299	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the applicability of mediation requirements for balance billing to certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3325	86-0 (2019)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to the administration of a temporary health insurance risk pool.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3338	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to identification cards issued by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3345	86-0 (2019)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to health benefit coverage provided by certain health benefit plans for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3401	86-0 (2019)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to delivery of outpatient prescription drug benefits under certain public benefit programs, including Medicaid and the child health plan program.	House: Public Health	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3441	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for certain services and procedures performed by pharmacists.	House: Insurance 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 3484	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to conduct of insurers providing preferred provider benefit plans with respect to physician and health care provider contracts and claims.	House: Insurance	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3544	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3748	86-0 (2019)	Author: Krause, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the coordination of private health benefits with Medicaid benefits.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 3763	86-0 (2019)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the enrollment and reimbursement of psychological associates under Medicaid.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 3789	86-0 (2019)	Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"	Relating to withdrawal of participating entities with more than 1,000 employees from the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3828	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl	Relating to the disclosure of health benefit plan network status of certain physicians and health care practitioners.	House: Insurance	No action taken in committee
HB 3832	86-0 (2019)	Author: Smith, Reggie	Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3887	86-0 (2019)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in and cost-sharing for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in committee
HB 3911	86-0 (2019)	Author: Vo, Hubert Sponsor: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the examination by the commissioner of insurance of certain insurers' network quality and adequacy.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3933	86-0 (2019)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey \| et. al.	Relating to consumer protections against billing and limitations on information reported by consumer reporting agencies.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
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 3937	86-0 (2019)	Author: González, Mary	Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 3984	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for scalp cooling for cancer patients.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3985	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the provision of certain historical claims data and other information to school districts and other participating entities in the Texas school employees uniform group health coverage program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 3987	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the creation of a study of TRS-ActiveCare administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3989	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff	Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 4026	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to authorizing certain retired public school employees to participate in the state employee group benefits program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in committee
HB 4076	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Ken	Relating to benefits administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4101	86-0 (2019)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to the waiting period for eligibility for health benefit coverage provided through the Employees Retirement System of Texas.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4127	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina \| et. al.	Relating to the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 4153	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to the compensation and benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.	House: Appropriations	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4185	86-0 (2019)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
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 4222	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to health coverage for employees of a municipal school district.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 4351	86-0 (2019)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to utilization review of and health benefit plan coverage for emergency care.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4391	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to certain group and individual health benefit plans and the provision of health care benefits under health care plans through provider networks.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4392	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to health benefit coverage for chemical dependency.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4393	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to health benefit coverage for chemical dependency.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4404	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miller, Rick	Relating to prohibited practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan regarding use of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4420	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4435	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.	House: Insurance	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4442	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4492	86-0 (2019)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in and cost-sharing for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4523	86-0 (2019)	Author: Swanson, Valoree	Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion; providing civil penalties.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4536	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the determination of a usual and customary amount under the Insurance Code.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4559	86-0 (2019)	Author: Fierro, Art Sponsor: Rodríguez, José	Relating to access to a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information for mental health service providers.	House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/19
HR 2189	86-0 (2019)	Author: Krause, Matt	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1207.		Reported enrolled
HR 2191	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2327.		Reported enrolled
HR 2194	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1742.		Reported enrolled
SB 107	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 145	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 174	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to certain duties of a sheriff regarding a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 314	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 344	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 437	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 439	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Davis, Sarah	Relating to the application of certain insurance regulations to certain small employer health reimbursement arrangements.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 448	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 469	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to certain protected disclosures by pharmacists and pharmacies regarding amounts charged for prescription drugs.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 580	86-0 (2019)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 593	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to access to a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information for mental health service providers.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 692	86-0 (2019)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to the audit of wholesale invoices during certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 742	86-0 (2019)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 744	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the relationship between physicians or health care providers and health maintenance organizations or preferred provider benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 747	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 791	86-0 (2019)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the accreditation of and a recipient's enrollment in a Medicaid managed care plan.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 795	86-0 (2019)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 825	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions and the guaranteed issue of certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 846	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 959	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1037	86-0 (2019)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
SB 1052	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to prohibited practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan regarding communication of the preferred provider status of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1054	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to prohibited practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan regarding use of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1087	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1148	86-0 (2019)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1153	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1186	86-0 (2019)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1187	86-0 (2019)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of utilization review and independent review for health benefit plan coverage.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1188	86-0 (2019)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan provider networks; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1207	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Krause, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program and the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.	House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1215	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1264	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al. Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by certain out-of-network providers.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1265	86-0 (2019)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to health benefit coverage provided by certain health benefit plans for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1282	86-0 (2019)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited practices relating to health benefit plan coverage for emergency care.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 1359	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.	Senate: Education	Co-author authorized
SB 1421	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to methods of notice from certain health benefit plan issuers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 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 1508	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1509	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1530	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the applicability of mediation requirements for balance billing to certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1550	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1591	86-0 (2019)	Author: Whitmire, John \| et. al.	Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 1654	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to studies concerning public school employee and retiree health coverage.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1682	86-0 (2019)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to establishing a contingency reserve account under the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
SB 1739	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to payment for care provided by a chiropractor under certain health benefit plans; providing administrative penalties.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1740	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to disclosures by certain health benefit plans to enrollees regarding certain preauthorized medical care and health care services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1741	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to preauthorization by certain health benefit plan issuers of certain benefits.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1742	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José \| et. al. Sponsor: Johnson, Julie	Relating to physician and health care provider directories, preauthorization, utilization review, independent review, and peer review for certain health benefit plans and workers' compensation coverage.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1795	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to notice by certain managed care entities of changes to reimbursement amounts applicable to certain physicians and health care providers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1796	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1852	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paxton, Angela Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to disclosures required in connection with the issuance of certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1882	86-0 (2019)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn Sponsor: 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 1886	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to departures from network adequacy standards by a preferred provider benefit plan.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1894	86-0 (2019)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1896	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to alternate health benefit plan contact information for victims of family violence.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1914	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the mediation of the settlement of certain health benefit claims involving balance billing by out-of-network laboratories.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1940	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to the administration of a temporary health insurance risk pool.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
SB 1956	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1968	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 2020	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the use of certain health risk information; authorizing administrative penalties and other sanctions.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2040	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: González, Mary	Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2049	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the authority of an insured to select a pharmacist under the insured's health insurance policy.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2088	86-0 (2019)	Author: Flores, Peter	Relating to health insurance benefits for survivors of certain law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and other public employees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 2120	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the applicability of certain prompt payment requirements to health and accident coverage provided by certain risk pools.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2121	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to requiring certain risk pools to conduct own risk and solvency assessments.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2252	86-0 (2019)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to the examination by the commissioner of insurance of certain insurers' network quality and adequacy.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2255	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to health coverage for employees of a municipal school district.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 2261	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the practices and operation of pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative penalties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2284	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for certain services and procedures performed by pharmacists.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2304	86-0 (2019)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to eligibility to establish a multiple employer welfare arrangement.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Insurance
SB 2349	86-0 (2019)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the authority of an insured to select a pharmacist under the insured's health insurance policy.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2407	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the regulation of short-term limited-duration health insurance policies.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2417	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas regarding the use of health reimbursement accounts in conjunction with certain Medicare plans to provide health benefit coverage for certain retired school employees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SCR 57	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee on state health care coverage.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SR 850	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1742.		Reported enrolled
HB 10	85-0 (2017)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to access to and benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 165	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 195	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bernal, Diego \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for diagnostic mammography under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 224	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 307	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burrows, Dustin	Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and enrollees.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 336	85-0 (2017)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 380	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huberty, Dan	Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 438	85-0 (2017)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 477	85-0 (2017)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 490	85-0 (2017)	Author: Anderson, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 507	85-0 (2017)	Author: Israel, Celia	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 583	85-0 (2017)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 639	85-0 (2017)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" \| et. al. Sponsor: Menéndez, José	Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public schools for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career and technology programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career and technology programs.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 717	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 831	85-0 (2017)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for treatment of craniofacial abnormalities under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 943	85-0 (2017)	Author: Howard, Donna	Relating to the establishment of the Transgender Healthcare Advisory Committee.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1036	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for certain breast cancer screening procedures under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1113	85-0 (2017)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 1194	85-0 (2017)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to long-term care insurance for state employees.	House: Pensions	Considered in Calendars
HB 1225	85-0 (2017)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental health benefit plans.	House: Public Health	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1227	85-0 (2017)	Author: Smithee, John Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1296	85-0 (2017)	Author: Frullo, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1297	85-0 (2017)	Author: Frullo, John	Relating to a specialty certification for insurance agents who have completed certain training regarding self-insured health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1428	85-0 (2017)	Author: Smithee, John Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1464	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to step therapy protocols required by a health benefit plan in connection with prescription drug coverage.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1466	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hernandez, Ana	Relating to coverage for mammography and supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1539	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1566	85-0 (2017)	Author: Frullo, John \| et. al.	Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1599	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.	House: Public Health	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1635	85-0 (2017)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to request a state innovation waiver for certain small group health benefit plans of certain federal actuarial value and level of coverage requirements.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1675	85-0 (2017)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the methods of payment to health care providers by certain health benefit plan issuers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1678	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schofield, Mike	Relating to privileged communications in workers' compensation insurance claims.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee
HB 1758	85-0 (2017)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1832	85-0 (2017)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to disclosures regarding the provision of services by certain health care providers in certain health care facilities.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1881	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al.	Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1976	85-0 (2017)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees.	House: Pensions	Received from the House
HB 1990	85-0 (2017)	Author: Shine, Hugh \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the administration of the Texas certified self-insurer guaranty trust fund.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1994	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burrows, Dustin	Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study health care costs and the transparency of health care costs and health benefits.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1998	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.	House: Pensions	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2036	85-0 (2017)	Author: King, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to premium tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2056	85-0 (2017)	Author: Oliveira, René Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to access by the division of workers' compensation to certain designated doctor contracts under the workers' compensation system.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2061	85-0 (2017)	Author: Oliveira, René Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to service and filing requirements for a party seeking judicial review in certain workers' compensation cases.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2077	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to data collection related to certain health benefit plan issuers' calculation of payments to out-of-network physicians and providers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2080	85-0 (2017)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to disclosures regarding the provision of laboratory services in certain health care facilities.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2094	85-0 (2017)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to coverage for serious mental illness, other disorders, and chemical dependency under certain health benefit plans.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2096	85-0 (2017)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to access to and benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2257	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to prohibiting an insurer from directing a policyholder to certain entities to provide certain medical or health care services and supplies to the policyholder.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2262	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gooden, Lance \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for accelerated refills of certain prescription eye drops.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2300	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schofield, Mike	Relating to the recovery in a civil action of medical or health care expenses as economic damages.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2342	85-0 (2017)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to a study on Medicaid managed care.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2345	85-0 (2017)	Author: Workman, Paul	Relating to the performance and appeal of utilization review by and under the direction of physicians.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2350	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the provision of health care benefits through a network of physicians or health care providers.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2360	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to amounts charged to an enrollee in a health benefit plan for prescription drugs covered by the plan.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2397	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the termination or suspension by an insurer of a contract with a preferred provider.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2444	85-0 (2017)	Author: Roberts, Kevin	Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications and receive compensation for certain services and procedures.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2449	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the assignment of health insurance benefits to a physician or health care provider.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2549	85-0 (2017)	Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"	Relating to withdrawal of participating entities with more than 1,000 employees from the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.	House: Pensions	Referred to Pensions
HB 2558	85-0 (2017)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to capitation payments under a contract with a health maintenance organization for the provision of dental care services.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2603	85-0 (2017)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.	House: Public Health	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2605	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2620	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the award of damages in a private action involving health benefits for certain prohibited acts or practices by an insurer.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2630	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the reporting of certain claims information by certain insurers and health benefit plan issuers to the Texas Department of Insurance.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2711	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the relationship of noninstitutional providers of laboratory services with health benefit plan issuers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2760	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan provider networks; authorizing an assessment.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2807	85-0 (2017)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 2882	85-0 (2017)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2900	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to provision of certain preventive health care services to certain health benefit plan and health maintenance organization enrollees.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2942	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to network adequacy standards adopted by the commissioner of insurance for preferred provider benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2945	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3035	85-0 (2017)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to state assistance for education employees uniform group health coverage.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 3102	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to a prior authorization requirement for certain prescription eye drops and related medications.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3124	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gooden, Lance Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to certain physician-specific comparison data compiled by a health benefit plan issuer, including the release of that data to physicians participating in certain physician-led organizations.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Returned from the House for further action
HB 3128	85-0 (2017)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance to stabilize long-term care premium rates.	House: Insurance	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3144	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under certain health benefit plans and the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
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 3217	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to health benefit plan enrollees.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3218	85-0 (2017)	Author: Phillips, Larry Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to health maintenance organization contracts with certain entities to provide health care services.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3226	85-0 (2017)	Author: Phillips, Larry	Relating to the creation of a temporary health insurance risk pool.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3276	85-0 (2017)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status provided by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3291	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gooden, Lance	Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.	House: Pensions	Referred to Pensions
HB 3304	85-0 (2017)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Tagged
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 3343	85-0 (2017)	Author: Paul, Dennis \| et. al.	Relating to the suspension and reactivation of the operation of the Texas Health Reinsurance System.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3348	85-0 (2017)	Author: Paul, Dennis	Relating to coverage under a preferred provider benefit plan for certain services provided by out-of-network providers; authorizing a fee.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3412	85-0 (2017)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to preauthorization by certain health benefit plan issuers of certain covered benefits under the health benefit plan.	House: Insurance	No action taken in committee
HB 3523	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3546	85-0 (2017)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to out-of-pocket expense credits for payments made by a policyholder directly to a physician or health care provider.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3560	85-0 (2017)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to a joint interim study regarding health benefit coverage for obesity under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3680	85-0 (2017)	Author: Uresti, Tomas	Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 3753	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3755	85-0 (2017)	Author: Anderson, Rodney	Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3803	85-0 (2017)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to certain authorized investments for domestic life, health, and accident insurers.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3814	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3864	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
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 3891	85-0 (2017)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to coverage for eating disorders under certain health benefit plans.	House: Public Health	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3930	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miller, Rick	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3967	85-0 (2017)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the financing options for early childhood intervention services.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 3976	85-0 (2017)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the administration of and benefits payable under the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.	House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3982	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.	House: Human Services	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3990	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4016	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; providing a penalty.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4035	85-0 (2017)	Author: Flynn, Dan Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to eligibility and contributions for coverage under the state employee group benefits program and health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date
HB 4068	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gooden, Lance	Relating to regional or local health care programs for eligible individuals and employees of small employers.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 4075	85-0 (2017)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	House: Pensions	Left pending in committee
HB 4178	85-0 (2017)	Author: Cook, Byron	Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and state employees.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 4194	85-0 (2017)	Author: Metcalf, Will	Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status for certain facility-based physicians.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4197	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burrows, Dustin	Relating to the prohibition or denial for the use of certain types of health benefit plans or payment methods.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4213	85-0 (2017)	Author: Phillips, Larry	Relating to the authorization of health benefit plans that do not contain state-mandated health benefits.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 4218	85-0 (2017)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HR 2628	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1148.		Reported enrolled
SB 20	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 55	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 74	85-0 (2017)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Price, Four	Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
SB 270	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 411	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 507	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al. Sponsor: Frullo, John \| et. al.	Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 552	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 654	85-0 (2017)	Author: Seliger, Kel \| et. al. Sponsor: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care or network provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 680	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to step therapy protocols required by a health benefit plan in connection with prescription drug coverage.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 697	85-0 (2017)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Insurance
SB 756	85-0 (2017)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to required coverage for obesity under group health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 770	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to a specialty certification for insurance agents who have completed certain training regarding self-insured health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 788	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the administration of and benefits payable under the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.	Senate: State Affairs	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 789	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the administration of and benefits payable under the Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage Act.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 860	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to access to and benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report printed and distributed
SB 861	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for serious mental illness, other disorders, and chemical dependency under certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 876	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to service and filing requirements for a party seeking judicial review in certain workers' compensation cases.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report printed and distributed
SB 895	85-0 (2017)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 984	85-0 (2017)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to certain duties of a sheriff regarding a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1040	85-0 (2017)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for accelerated refills of certain prescription eye drops.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1048	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to state contributions for health benefit plan coverage under the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1076	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to amounts charged to an enrollee in a health benefit plan for prescription drugs covered by the plan.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
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 1154	85-0 (2017)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1171	85-0 (2017)	Author: Estes, Craig Sponsor: Paul, Dennis	Relating to the suspension and reactivation of the operation of the Texas Health Reinsurance System.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
SB 1265	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1346	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al.	Relating to disclosure of state agency contract information regarding administrator services for group health benefit plans.	House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Appropriations
SB 1375	85-0 (2017)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to health benefit plan enrollees.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1376	85-0 (2017)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to a joint interim study regarding the state's response to modifications to federal health care laws.	House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Appropriations
SB 1388	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the termination by an insurer of a contract with a preferred provider.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1406	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al. Sponsor: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to request a state innovation waiver for certain small group health benefit plans of certain federal actuarial value and level of coverage requirements.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
SB 1413	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Phillips, Larry	Relating to health maintenance organization contracts with certain entities to provide health care services.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1414	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to a recipient's disenrollment from a Medicaid managed care plan.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1458	85-0 (2017)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to a prior authorization requirement for certain prescription eye drops and related medications.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1485	85-0 (2017)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1486	85-0 (2017)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1492	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance to stabilize long-term care premium rates.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1495	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to access by the division of workers' compensation to certain designated doctor contracts under the workers' compensation system.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1564	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1613	85-0 (2017)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the assignment of health insurance benefits to a physician or health care provider.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1614	85-0 (2017)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to a misleading representation or misrepresentation in an explanation of benefits provided by a health benefit plan issuer or administrator.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1615	85-0 (2017)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to what constitutes balance billing of a health benefit plan enrollee by a physician or health care provider for purposes of certain disclosure and medication requirements.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1638	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to waiver of a political subdivision's governmental immunity for certain employment benefit claims.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1664	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffman, Joan Sponsor: Flynn, Dan	Relating to contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1693	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to a study of seniors with a visual impairment by the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
SB 1779	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 1795	85-0 (2017)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1880	85-0 (2017)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 1898	85-0 (2017)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 1935	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and state employees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1967	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2002	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to regional or local health care programs for eligible individuals and employees of small employers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2030	85-0 (2017)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the performance and appeal of utilization review by and under the direction of physicians.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2087	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Phillips, Larry	Relating to the creation of a temporary health insurance risk pool.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
SB 2127	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 2210	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to health benefit plan provider network listings and directories; authorizing an assessment.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Insurance
SB 2222	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to insurance requirements for certain nonemergency medical transportation.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2224	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.	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 20	85-1 (2017)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al.	Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease participants' health insurance costs for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	House: Appropriations	Received from the House
HB 126	85-1 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 135	85-1 (2017)	Author: Walle, Armando \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain essential health benefits.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 151	85-1 (2017)	Author: Gooden, Lance \| et. al.	Relating to the administration of certain group benefits by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation.	House: Appropriations	Left pending in committee
HB 193	85-1 (2017)	Author: Ashby, Trent	Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease health insurance premiums and deductibles for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.		Filed
HB 201	85-1 (2017)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 202	85-1 (2017)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 214	85-1 (2017)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for elective abortion.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 233	85-1 (2017)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry
HB 321	85-1 (2017)	Author: Rodriguez, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to required state contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 388	85-1 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the computation of the standard service retirement annuity for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas enrolled in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.		Filed
HB 389	85-1 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to availability of certain health benefit plan options for certain participants in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.		Filed
SB 8	85-1 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for elective abortion.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Received from the Senate
SB 45	85-1 (2017)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain essential health benefits.		Filed
SB 103	85-1 (2017)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to a supplemental appropriation from the economic stabilization fund for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.		Filed
SB 119	85-1 (2017)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to bonuses for public school classroom teachers and state assistance for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program; making an appropriation.		Filed
HB 136	84-0 (2015)	Author: Stickland, Jonathan	Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 180	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to the confidentiality of certain information following the completion of a review conducted by a utilization review agent or an independent review organization.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee
HB 185	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to benefits for a refill of a prescription drug by a health benefit plan issuer.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 255	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" \| et. al.	Relating to certain fees charged for the adjudication of pharmacy benefit claims.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 437	84-0 (2015)	Author: Raney, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Campbell, Donna	Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 438	84-0 (2015)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal conditions to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 449	84-0 (2015)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto \| et. al.	Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 574	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al. Sponsor: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to certain physicians and health care providers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 616	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; authorizing a fee; providing a penalty.	House: Insurance	Considered in public hearing
HB 694	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 744	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huberty, Dan Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to the purchase of certain insurance by public school districts.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 761	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to the payment for services provided by certain types of health care practitioners under contracts between the practitioners and managed care health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 773	84-0 (2015)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the use by certain insurers of forms that are not approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 778	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bell, Cecil \| et. al.	Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 838	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 963	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to the designation of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists as preferred providers.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 966	84-0 (2015)	Author: Crownover, Myra \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an optional consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 977	84-0 (2015)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 1105	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1132	84-0 (2015)	Author: Workman, Paul	Relating to the regulation of certain policy forms used for insuring certain large risks.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1379	84-0 (2015)	Author: Sheets, Kenneth	Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities and the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies; amending provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1433	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1435	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1445	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of assets following the dissolution of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 1514	84-0 (2015)	Author: Sheffield, J. D. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to health insurance identification cards issued by qualified health plan issuers.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1597	84-0 (2015)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 1621	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to utilization review and notice and appeal of certain adverse determinations by utilization review agents.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1638	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to nonpreferred provider claims under a preferred provider benefit plan related to emergency care.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1667	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the designation of certain physicians as preferred providers.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1691	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to prompt payment of certain physicians and health care providers by a preferred provider benefit plan.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1770	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hunter, Todd	Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1775	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hunter, Todd \| et. al.	Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1797	84-0 (2015)	Author: Márquez, Marisa	Relating to coverage for certain individuals under certain health benefit plans offered to governmental employees.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 1895	84-0 (2015)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to scholarship and insurance payments for student athletes at certain public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 1945	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the provision of direct primary care.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
HB 1948	84-0 (2015)	Author: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to individual indemnity health insurance.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2133	84-0 (2015)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al. Sponsor: Campbell, Donna	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2172	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to coverage of telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2219	84-0 (2015)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for injuries related to certain conduct of a covered individual.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2243	84-0 (2015)	Author: Workman, Paul	Relating to the authorization, regulation, and function of dedicated personal insurers; requiring a certificate of authority; imposing fees.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2275	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2348	84-0 (2015)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2467	84-0 (2015)	Author: King, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to excluding certain premiums, revenues, and fees from the determination of certain insurers' taxable gross premiums or revenues; affecting certain taxes.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2479	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to the authority and rights of pharmacy services administrative organizations to conduct the business of independent pharmacies with respect to certain pharmacy benefits.	House: Insurance	No action taken in committee
HB 2541	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of certain treatments for enrollees diagnosed with a terminal illness; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2618	84-0 (2015)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of third-party administrators, including pharmacy benefit managers; expanding the requirement of a certificate of authority to engage in an occupation; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2692	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the definition of a dependent for health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2743	84-0 (2015)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni	Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.	House: Pensions	Left pending in committee
HB 2749	84-0 (2015)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2757	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to prompt payment of physicians and health care providers under contract with certain self-insured health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2782	84-0 (2015)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to prohibiting the establishment of a health benefit exchange for purposes of certain federal law.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2813	84-0 (2015)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al. Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer screening.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2927	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain insurance payment disputes with certain physicians and health care providers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2935	84-0 (2015)	Author: Sheffield, J. D. \| et. al.	Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 2967	84-0 (2015)	Author: Frullo, John	Relating to collection and use of certain information reported to and by the Texas Department of Insurance and certain approval authority and hearings held in connection with reported information.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2979	84-0 (2015)	Author: Anderson, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids for certain individuals.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3006	84-0 (2015)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to the distribution and use of certain penalties paid by health maintenance organizations and insurers for violating certain provisions governing prompt payment of physicians and health care providers.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3024	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3025	84-0 (2015)	Author: Farney, Marsha \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3028	84-0 (2015)	Author: Frullo, John Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3036	84-0 (2015)	Author: Martinez, Armando \| et. al.	Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regards to the number of persons served and the scope of services provided.	House: Human Services Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 3085	84-0 (2015)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3102	84-0 (2015)	Author: Frullo, John	Relating to the disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of patient liability for payment for certain health care services.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3130	84-0 (2015)	Author: Farney, Marsha \| et. al.	Relating to coverage provided by certain health plans and health benefit plans for abortions.	House: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar
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 3154	84-0 (2015)	Author: Fletcher, Allen	Relating to dental expert witness activity; providing penalties.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 3155	84-0 (2015)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to insurance coverage for hemophilia medical treatment.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 3194	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bernal, Diego \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for diagnostic mammography under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3195	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bernal, Diego	Relating to the establishment of a health care pilot program for low-income individuals.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 3237	84-0 (2015)	Author: Frullo, John	Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make certain investments; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3307	84-0 (2015)	Author: Miller, Rick \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System supplemental plan.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 3381	84-0 (2015)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne	Relating to submission and payment of claims under long-term care benefit plans; imposing a penalty.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3398	84-0 (2015)	Author: Paddie, Chris	Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3453	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active employees.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 3454	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 3550	84-0 (2015)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to prohibited conduct by certain managed care plans with respect to the practice of optometry and therapeutic optometry.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3565	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to prohibition of notification forms from health benefit plan issuers intended to intimidate patients; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3657	84-0 (2015)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to a study of the use of regional rating for health coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for certain active school employees and their dependents.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 3727	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the provision of health care payment information and related information for health care services, supplies, and procedures; authorizing enforcement and penalties.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3845	84-0 (2015)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; authorizing a fee.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 3919	84-0 (2015)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to prior authorization from a health benefit plan issuer to obtain health care services under the health benefit plan.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3986	84-0 (2015)	Author: Simmons, Ron	Relating to coverage by certain health benefit plans for certain services prescribed to treat autism spectrum disorder.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4012	84-0 (2015)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to tax credit for purchase of health insurance.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4016	84-0 (2015)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to coordination of health benefits under certain insurance policies.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4018	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to mandatory meetings of the Advisory Committee on Uniform Prior Authorization Forms.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 4054	84-0 (2015)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to a "Texas solution" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; authorizing a fee.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HJR 132	84-0 (2015)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain payment for health care services and prohibiting requiring participation in a mandatory health care system.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HJR 137	84-0 (2015)	Author: Keffer, Jim \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
SB 18	84-0 (2015)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Zerwas, John	Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies.	House: Higher Education Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 90	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to notice and prior approval of health benefit plan rates.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 94	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al. Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to certain fees charged for the adjudication of pharmacy benefit claims.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 194	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 264	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents of persons wrongfully imprisoned.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 322	84-0 (2015)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 332	84-0 (2015)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Hunter, Todd	Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 1/1/16
SB 410	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 423	84-0 (2015)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
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 482	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the creation of an optional consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 501	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burton, Konni	Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 550	84-0 (2015)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Rose, Toni	Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 575	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Farney, Marsha	Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 644	84-0 (2015)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to health insurance identification cards issued by qualified health plan issuers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 659	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 684	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the relationship of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists with certain managed care plans, including preferred provider plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 694	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al. Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 784	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin Sponsor: Frullo, John	Relating to collection and use of certain information reported to and by the Texas Department of Insurance and certain approval authority and hearings held in connection with reported information.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 843	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SB 979	84-0 (2015)	Author: Creighton, Brandon Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to individual indemnity health insurance.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
SB 1008	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin Sponsor: Frullo, John	Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make investments in mezzanine real estate loans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1018	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the provision of direct primary care.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee
SB 1033	84-0 (2015)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to relating to the definition of a dependent for health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1039	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José \| et. al.	Relating to seeking federal authorization to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Co-author authorized
SB 1097	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; authorizing a fee; providing a penalty.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1098	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1112	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burton, Konni	Relating to the use of state resources to implement or enforce the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1142	84-0 (2015)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to regulation of discount drug card program operators; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; expanding a registration requirement.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 1176	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the authority and rights of pharmacy services administrative organizations to conduct the business of independent pharmacies with respect to certain pharmacy benefits.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 1231	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1232	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active employees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1349	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1478	84-0 (2015)	Author: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1519	84-0 (2015)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to notice and appeal of an adverse determination by utilization review agents.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1558	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1562	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to nonpreferred provider claims under a preferred provider benefit plan related to emergency care.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1649	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1654	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al. Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth	Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities and the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies; amending provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1723	84-0 (2015)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to the purchase of certain insurance by public school districts.	Senate: Education	Left pending in committee
SB 1774	84-0 (2015)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the definition of serious mental illness for purposes of certain group health benefit plans.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 1816	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System Supplemental plan.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1872	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1904	84-0 (2015)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the creation of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the provision of public health care services in this state.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1914	84-0 (2015)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to creation of the Texas Health Improvement Network.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1940	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huffman, Joan Sponsor: Flynn, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to undertake a study of health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
SB 1980	84-0 (2015)	Author: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1995	84-0 (2015)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the establishment of a health care pilot program for low-income individuals.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2003	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer screening.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SJR 16	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
SJR 37	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Van \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee
HB 170	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto \| et. al.	Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 361	83-0 (2013)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents of persons wrongfully imprisoned.	House: Insurance	Considered in Calendars
HB 459	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the regulation of navigators for health benefit exchanges.	House: Insurance	Postponed
HB 495	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 522	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to direct payment by a health insurer to physicians and health care providers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 592	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al.	Relating to the definition of serious mental illness for purposes of certain group health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 620	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eiland, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 624	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to the payment for services provided by certain types of health care practitioners under contracts between the practitioners and managed care health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 649	83-0 (2013)	Author: Stickland, Jonathan \| et. al.	Relating to tax reimbursement for businesses that refuse to comply with certain federal health care coverage requirements based solely on the religious convictions of the owners of the businesses; authorizing tax refunds and credits.	House: State Affairs	No action taken in committee
HB 739	83-0 (2013)	Author: Crownover, Myra	Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.	House: Pensions	Left pending in committee
HB 865	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, John	Relating to removing the single nonprofit trust requirement for certain insurance premium tax exemptions; affecting certain taxes.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 979	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 997	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.	House: Insurance	Considered in Calendars
HB 1002	83-0 (2013)	Author: Johnson, Eric	Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1032	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of prescription drug benefits.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1036	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers; imposing penalties; imposing and authorizing fees.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1119	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Yvonne	Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1140	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1203	83-0 (2013)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists and therapeutic optometrists providing services under a managed care plan.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1254	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 1280	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to contracts between dentists, optometrists, or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.	House: Insurance	Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1358	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hunter, Todd \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to procedures for certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1406	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to the disclosure of the calculation of out-of-network payments by the issuers of preferred provider benefit plans and by health maintenance organizations.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1568	83-0 (2013)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to the accreditation status and eligibility for funding under the Foundation School Program of a district that knowingly violates the Texas Constitution.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1585	83-0 (2013)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to notice of a premium increase for certain health insurance policies.	House: Insurance	Considered in Calendars
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 1806	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to coverage of telephone consultations and telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1851	83-0 (2013)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1869	83-0 (2013)	Author: Price, Walter "Four" \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to contractual subrogation and other recovery rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 1/1/14
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 1907	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to review by the office of public insurance counsel of rate filings by health benefit plan issuers.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2017	83-0 (2013)	Author: Price, Walter "Four"	Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2020	83-0 (2013)	Author: Crownover, Myra \| et. al. Sponsor: Deuell, Bob \| et. al.	Relating to the adoption of wellness policies and programs by state agencies.	House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 2085	83-0 (2013)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to the use by certain insurers of forms that are not approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2127	83-0 (2013)	Author: Howard, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2129	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services programs and services.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2155	83-0 (2013)	Author: Callegari, Bill Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program.	House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 2162	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain nonemergency ambulance transportation services.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2299	83-0 (2013)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al.	Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.	House: Insurance	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2457	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to the withdrawal of certain school districts from the uniform group coverage program.	House: Pensions	Referred to Pensions
HB 2530	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" \| et. al.	Relating to certain fees charged for adjudication of claims under health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2533	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to coverage for and access to hemophilia medical treatment.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2566	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carter, Stefani	Relating to electronic payment of premiums to the Texas Health Insurance Pool.	House: Insurance	No action taken in committee
HB 2628	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to health insurance coverage for services provided by chiropractic assistants.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2645	83-0 (2013)	Author: Turner, Chris Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to certification and operation of independent review organizations.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2657	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2700	83-0 (2013)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	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: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2732	83-0 (2013)	Author: Workman, Paul	Relating to the authorization, regulation, and function of dedicated personal insurers; creating offenses; imposing a fee.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 2782	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to disapprove rate changes for certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 2783	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to who is an employee for large and small employers for health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2791	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to abolishing the Texas Health Insurance Pool.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2838	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to the disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of the price of certain health care services.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2853	83-0 (2013)	Author: Turner, Sylvester	Relating to regulation of health benefit plan rates.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2925	83-0 (2013)	Author: Sheets, Kenneth	Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain insurance payment disputes with chiropractors.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2926	83-0 (2013)	Author: Sheets, Kenneth	Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2929	83-0 (2013)	Author: Sheets, Kenneth Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for brain injury.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2956	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to certain binding arbitration provisions in certain insurance and health benefit plan coverage documents.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2957	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to the use of certain funds of the Texas Health Insurance Pool.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3020	83-0 (2013)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to disclosure of the price charged by a health care provider for a health care service or supply; providing penalties.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 3044	83-0 (2013)	Author: Oliveira, René	Relating to the provision of ancillary services through limited services networks; providing penalties.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3105	83-0 (2013)	Author: Morrison, Geanie \| et. al. Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to availability of certain benefits under individual accident and health insurance policies.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3158	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al.	Relating to Medicaid managed care pilot programs for contracts with provider-directed managed care organizations, including organizations that delegate to health care collaboratives, and to the establishment of those collaboratives.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3185	83-0 (2013)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie \| et. al.	Relating to prohibiting the establishment of a health benefit exchange in this state.	House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3226	83-0 (2013)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3227	83-0 (2013)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 3269	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3270	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to preferred provider and exclusive provider network regulations; providing administrative sanctions and penalties.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3276	83-0 (2013)	Author: Simmons, Ron \| et. al. Sponsor: Deuell, Bob \| et. al.	Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans for the screening and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3326	83-0 (2013)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3328	83-0 (2013)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to withdrawal from the uniform group insurance program by certain school districts.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 3329	83-0 (2013)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to certain reimbursement rates offered by health benefit plan administrators for certain health coverage plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3455	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to access to pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3456	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to reimbursement rates paid to certain pharmacies in connection with health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3460	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eiland, Craig Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the requirement that certain information be reported to the Texas Department of Insurance and the confidentiality of that information.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
HB 3620	83-0 (2013)	Author: Burnam, Lon	Relating to requiring the charging of fair and reasonable premiums for health care coverage of Texans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3687	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services; repealing a fee.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3709	83-0 (2013)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to creation of the Health Freedom Act.	House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3814	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carter, Stefani	Relating to availability of certain benefits under individual accident and health insurance policies.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 60	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zerwas, John	Urging the United States Congress to modify the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow cost-sharing payments and premium tax credits to be made available to the Texas political subdivision health care benefit pools on the same basis as those for health plans participating in the new federal exchange.	House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select	Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 64	83-0 (2013)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Requesting the comptroller to conduct a study to determine the costs to the state of instituting the Affordable Care Act and a projection of the number of Texas residents who would lose health insurance coverage as a result of the ACA.	House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select	Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 48	83-0 (2013)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.	House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select	Left pending in committee
HJR 59	83-0 (2013)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose health insurance coverage.	House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select	Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 109	83-0 (2013)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain payments for health care services and prohibiting requiring participation in a mandatory health care system.	House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 84	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 85	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to prior approval of certain insurance rates.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 255	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 257	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to notice of inaccurate payment or nonpayment of certain claims under certain health benefit plans.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 365	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Parker, Tan	Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists and therapeutic optometrists providing services under a managed care plan.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 469	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 470	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 478	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to certain rebates and incentives for the purchase of certain drugs; providing civil penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 547	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Farney, Marsha	Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 591	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to procedures for certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Insurance
SB 632	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to contracts between optometrists or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 644	83-0 (2013)	Author: Huffman, Joan Sponsor: Zerwas, John	Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of prescription drug benefits.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 774	83-0 (2013)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 800	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to the disclosure of the calculation of out-of-network payments by the issuers of preferred provider benefit plans and by health maintenance organizations.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 813	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy	Relating to benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 822	83-0 (2013)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Eiland, Craig	Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 853	83-0 (2013)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth	Relating to notice of a premium increase for certain health insurance policies.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
SB 874	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hegar, Glenn Sponsor: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
SB 943	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy	Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids for certain individuals.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 995	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to allowing employers to issue individual insurance plans.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 996	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deuell, Bob \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for brain injury.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1055	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1057	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Zerwas, John	Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services health or mental health benefits, services, and assistance.	House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
SB 1118	83-0 (2013)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to access to specialist physicians under managed care health benefit plans.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1152	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to certain fees charged for adjudication of claims under health benefit plans.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1197	83-0 (2013)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to requirements of exclusive provider and preferred provider benefit plans.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 1216	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eltife, Kevin Sponsor: Davis, Sarah	Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of medical care or health care services.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1221	83-0 (2013)	Author: Paxton, Ken Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to use of a Medicaid-based fee schedule for reimbursement of services under a contract between a health care provider and certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
SB 1232	83-0 (2013)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1242	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1283	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1290	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents and family members of persons wrongfully imprisoned.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1322	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: Oliveira, René	Relating to the provision of durable medical equipment and home health care services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing penalties.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1332	83-0 (2013)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to who is an employee for large and small employers for health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1339	83-0 (2013)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to contractual subrogation rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 1347	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1366	83-0 (2013)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the use of certain funds of the Texas Health Insurance Pool.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1367	83-0 (2013)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to abolishing the Texas Health Insurance Pool.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date
SB 1379	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth	Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1463	83-0 (2013)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to certain contracts for Medicaid managed care.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1484	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al. Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for enrollees diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1485	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the definition of serious mental illness for purposes of certain group health benefit plans.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 1486	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1544	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1603	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to risk management at institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
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 1795	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al. Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the regulation of navigators for health benefit exchanges.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1816	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodríguez, 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 1860	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 5	83-0 (2013)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized
HB 32	82-0 (2011)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to required individual health insurance coverage.	House: State Sovereignty, Select	Returned to committee
HB 97	82-0 (2011)	Author: Paxton, Ken	Relating to creation of the Health Freedom Act.	House: State Sovereignty, Select	Left pending in committee
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 131	82-0 (2011)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to requiring contractors in certain state construction contracts to provide health benefits to employees.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
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 210	82-0 (2011)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 297	82-0 (2011)	Author: Berman, Leo \| et. al.	Relating to certain federal health care legislation; imposing penalties.	House: State Sovereignty, Select	Left pending in committee
HB 335	82-0 (2011)	Author: Shelton, Mark \| et. al. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al.	Relating to implementation and requirements of certain health care reform laws.	House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: Health & Human Services	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 381	82-0 (2011)	Author: Brown, Fred	Relating to the operation of a student health center of an institution of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 438	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Carona, John \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for orally administered anticancer medications.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 528	82-0 (2011)	Author: Solomons, Burt Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing an administrative violation.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 551	82-0 (2011)	Author: Christian, Wayne \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a state employees group benefits program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in committee
HB 552	82-0 (2011)	Author: Phillips, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to a prohibition on coverage for abortion under health benefit plans offered through a health benefit exchange.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 636	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al.	Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Connector.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 655	82-0 (2011)	Author: Taylor, Van \| et. al.	Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.	House: Public Health	Companion considered in lieu of
HB 705	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, John	Relating to certain prohibited practices concerning the payment of copayments and deductibles under health benefit plans; providing a civil penalty and for injunctive relief.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 755	82-0 (2011)	Author: Cook, Byron Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 758	82-0 (2011)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to certain limitations in health benefit plans and health insurance policies.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 762	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 786	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, Yvonne \| et. al.	Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 816	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hunter, Todd \| et. al.	Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions.	House: State Affairs	Considered in Calendars
HB 834	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to supplemental breast cancer screening.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 914	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 983	82-0 (2011)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Relating to health insurance coverage for eligible survivors of certain public servants killed in the line of duty.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1069	82-0 (2011)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to the provision of and payment for certain health care services provided through workers' compensation health care networks to fire protection personnel.	House: State Affairs	No action taken in committee
HB 1157	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1185	82-0 (2011)	Author: Solomons, Burt	Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 1192	82-0 (2011)	Author: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1253	82-0 (2011)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to certain modifications of a health benefit plan.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1255	82-0 (2011)	Author: Strama, Mark	Relating to programs, services, and information related to women's health, family planning, and human sexuality.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1292	82-0 (2011)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1321	82-0 (2011)	Author: Allen, Alma	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1333	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physicians by managed care plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1362	82-0 (2011)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie	Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the insurance coverage provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1393	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1405	82-0 (2011)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to provision by a health benefit plan of prescription drug coverage specified by formulary and to modifications of that coverage.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1479	82-0 (2011)	Author: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to the coverage by health benefit plans of expenses or procedures that violate certain religious convictions.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1492	82-0 (2011)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1534	82-0 (2011)	Author: Eiland, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements.	House: Insurance	Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1535	82-0 (2011)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to the participation of this state in the Surplus Lines Insurance Multi-State Compliance Compact.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 1631	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists providing services under a managed care plan.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1644	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease in certain children.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1744	82-0 (2011)	Author: Allen, Alma	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1766	82-0 (2011)	Author: Crownover, Myra \| et. al. Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the insurance coverage provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 1772	82-0 (2011)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the regulation of certain benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1776	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al. Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to contracts between dentists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1864	82-0 (2011)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to a prohibition on the coercion of therapeutic optometrists and ophthalmologists by managed care plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2024	82-0 (2011)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to the creation of the health benefit plan innovations program in the Texas Department of Insurance.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2102	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana \| et. al. Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the requirement that certain mammography reports contain information regarding supplemental breast cancer screening.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2149	82-0 (2011)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to contracts between rural hospitals and certain insurers.	House: Insurance	Considered in Calendars
HB 2165	82-0 (2011)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a medical reinsurance system and to certain insurance reforms necessary to the efficient operation of that system; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2228	82-0 (2011)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2230	82-0 (2011)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to group health insurance coverage for persons wrongfully imprisoned.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2270	82-0 (2011)	Author: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2292	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hunter, Todd \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2300	82-0 (2011)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2336	82-0 (2011)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 2392	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to ambulatory surgical centers and to the provision of services at those centers by certain designated physician groups.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2430	82-0 (2011)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the price charged by a health care provider for a health care service or supply; providing penalties.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2441	82-0 (2011)	Author: Pitts, Jim	Relating to public junior college employee participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
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 2697	82-0 (2011)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2723	82-0 (2011)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to notice of premium increase for certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 2827	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hopson, Chuck	Relating to coverage for certain pharmaceutical services by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
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 2933	82-0 (2011)	Author: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to the collection of data related to health benefit plan claims for the treatment of a child's serious mental illness.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 2946	82-0 (2011)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for loss or impairment of speech, language, or hearing.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3017	82-0 (2011)	Author: Smithee, John Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the prohibited use of discretionary clauses in certain health maintenance organization and insurance contracts.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 3085	82-0 (2011)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the period of a license for a freestanding medical emergency care facility.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3087	82-0 (2011)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to payment for services provided by certain physicians and health care providers to individuals covered by managed care plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3112	82-0 (2011)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie	Relating to a prohibition on coverage for abortion under health benefit plans offered through a health benefit exchange.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 3164	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to contracts between advanced practice registered nurses and health maintenance organizations, preferred provider benefit plans or other insurers.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 3235	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana	Relating to the provision of certain health care services to certain state employees by or at certain university facilities.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 3266	82-0 (2011)	Author: Miller, Sid	Relating to the audit of retail and mail order pharmacy claims of certain public employees.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3277	82-0 (2011)	Author: Shelton, Mark	Relating to creation of portable insurance plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3291	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to a deceptive act or practice in connection with a consumer's health benefit plan benefits.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3373	82-0 (2011)	Author: Murphy, Jim	Relating to state contribution to the cost of certain dependents' participation in the group benefits program for state employees and their dependents.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3402	82-0 (2011)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 3419	82-0 (2011)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to state fiscal matters related to certain regulatory agencies.	House: Appropriations	Left pending in committee
HB 3429	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to preauthorization of certain medical services in the workers' compensation system and the eligibility of doctors, dentists, and chiropractors to perform preauthorization utilization review.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 3496	82-0 (2011)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to a health reimbursement arrangement program for certain eligible retirees covered by the Employees Retirement System, the Teacher Retirement System, and the University of Texas and Texas A&M Uniform Benefits.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3557	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for autism spectrum disorder under certain health benefit plans.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HJR 24	82-0 (2011)	Author: Paxton, Ken	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.	House: State Sovereignty, Select	Left pending in committee
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
HJR 51	82-0 (2011)	Author: Christian, Wayne \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.	House: State Sovereignty, Select	Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
SB 70	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 155	82-0 (2011)	Author: Huffman, Joan Sponsor: Zerwas, John	Relating to the eligibility of certain school district employees to participate or be enrolled in certain group health benefit programs.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 169	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for autism spectrum disorder under certain health benefit plans offered to state employees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 204	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to insurance coverage for certain devices used in the treatment of diabetes.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized
SB 241	82-0 (2011)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 262	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for orally administered anticancer medications.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized
SB 318	82-0 (2011)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing an administrative violation.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 404	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hegar, Glenn \| et. al.	Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized
SB 420	82-0 (2011)	Author: Deuell, Bob \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Van	Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
SB 423	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Menendez, Jose	Relating to health insurance coverage and financial assistance for eligible survivors of certain public servants killed in the line of duty.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
SB 440	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder under certain health benefit plans.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 441	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to coverage for autism spectrum disorder under certain health benefit plans.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized
SB 465	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to retirement benefits of school district or institution of higher education peace officers under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 515	82-0 (2011)	Author: Patrick, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to required individual health insurance coverage.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized
SB 521	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 547	82-0 (2011)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to provision by a health benefit plan of prescription drug coverage specified by formulary and to notice to an enrollee of a modification in a small or large employer health benefit plan.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 554	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to contracts between dentists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 567	82-0 (2011)	Author: Williams, Tommy Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 574	82-0 (2011)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 585	82-0 (2011)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al.	Relating to programs, services, and information related to women's health, family planning, and human sexuality.	Senate: Health & Human Services	No action taken in subcommittee
SB 622	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the privacy of protected health information; providing administrative and civil penalties.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 822	82-0 (2011)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Zerwas, John	Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physicians by managed care plans.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 848	82-0 (2011)	Author: Patrick, Dan	Relating to ambulatory surgical centers and to the provision of services at those centers by certain designated physician groups.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 859	82-0 (2011)	Author: Duncan, Robert \| et. al. Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to small and large employer health group cooperatives and to employer contributions to individual health insurance policies.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
SB 996	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nichols, Robert	Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1211	82-0 (2011)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1221	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to subrogation of certain costs for services provided or paid by the Nueces County Hospital District.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs

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