HB 94 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to continuing education in cultural competence and implicit bias for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 297 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to inservice training on prevention of abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct provided by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 456 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 471 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the issuance of a physician's license to an applicant licensed as a physician in another state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to repealing provisions prohibiting a physician assistant from serving as a governing person or officer of certain business entities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the temporary licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 651 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to regulation of hyperbaric medical treatment at a physician's office; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 677 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual medical procedures and treatment on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 786 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to required cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for telecommunicators.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 933 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to inspection procedures in and a legislative oversight committee for certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 943 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of acupuncture services by a chiropractor under a certificate issued by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an expedited licensing process for certain advanced practice registered nurses; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by certain patients with post-traumatic stress disorder under the Texas Compassionate Use Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants and the creation of the Lactation Consultant Advisory Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 1108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an individual to be issued a license to operate as a dispensing organization under the Texas Compassionate-Use Act, or to act as a director, manager, or employee of a dispensing organization, based on a criminal history background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1363 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1384 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions and the establishment of compassionate-use institutional review boards to evaluate and approve proposed research programs to study the medical use of low-THC cannabis in the treatment of certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 1586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1616 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 1742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
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 1778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the authority of certain physicians and nurses to practice in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to continuing education requirements for dentists regarding pain management with certain prescription medications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 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 2029 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 2093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to including certain licensed physician assistants in the definition of non-physician mental health professional for purposes of certain provisions applicable to non-physician mental health professionals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2380 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to participation by videoconference at informal proceedings of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 2409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of requirements for removing a person's license from inactive status during a state of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the posting of certain business and occupational licensing information on state agency websites and the Texas Veterans Portal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
HB 2758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to restrictions on the admission of and care provided to individuals by certain nursing facilities during a public health emergency.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain criminal history record information obtained by certain facilities and private agencies on behalf of facilities.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 3077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of applied behavior analysis paraprofessional technicians; requiring a registration.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3083 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician decision to not dispense or sell a drug according to religious belief or moral conviction.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the patients to whom a pharmacist may administer an influenza vaccination.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility to act as a supervisor in certain counties for an applicant for a license as a professional counselor.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of community paramedicine programs to coordinate health care services and improve health care provision.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition of the provision of conversion therapy to an individual by health care providers and certain entities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of athletic trainers.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3327 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices and the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 3434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the time frame for passing certain licensing examinations for applicants seeking a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3442 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to complaints filed with the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3454 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to certain employment and occupational licensing restrictions based on a person's prior conviction.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 3559 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to certain duties of the Texas Medical Board regarding a complaint against a license holder.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the training of and policies for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3735 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a task force on racial diversity in the nursing workforce.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3765 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to remedial plans issued by the State Board of Dental Examiners to address complaints against dentists and dental hygienists.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to home and community support services licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3863 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to exemptions from licensing requirements to operate an end stage renal disease facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to a health facility's removal of medical equipment from a deceased individual's body before transfer to a funeral director; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4159 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the regulation of nurse aides; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the prohibited use of a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration number.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of practicing veterinary medicine without a license; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4352 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the scope of practice of physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain health professions; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4439 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to complaint information and disciplinary procedures of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to license examination attempt limits for physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4549 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to pregnancy resource center reporting requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HJR 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting an individual's right to earn a living free from unnecessary governmental interference.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of telehealth services by certain health professionals licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 97 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient's medical condition or symptoms and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to a study of out-of-state physicians who practiced in this state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 293 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 327 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by certain patients with post-traumatic stress disorder under the Texas Compassionate Use Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 375 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to required cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for certain telecommunicators.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 455 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 466 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 467 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists.
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 497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance of an anesthesiologist assistant certificate by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 517 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 573 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 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 714 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 735 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the administration of certain drugs by a midwife.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to health care institution reporting of federal money received for the coronavirus disease public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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 915 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 961 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to complaint information and disciplinary procedures of the Texas Medical Board.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 963 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of certain physicians and nurses to practice in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the requirement that the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners provide a copy of a complaint to the subject of the complaint.
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 993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1050 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1087 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to certification and classification requirements for certain facilities that provide care for or advertise as providing care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the regulation of nurse aides; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1268 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an employment termination report and other records submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement by a law enforcement agency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the time frame for passing certain licensing examinations for applicants seeking a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a determination by the Texas Medical Board of a physician's specialty board certification.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1534 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Campos, Liz
Relating to remedial plans issued by the State Board of Dental Examiners to address complaints against dentists and dental hygienists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1568 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to exemptions from licensing requirements to operate an end stage renal disease facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians and nurses regarding human trafficking.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the entitlement of certain military veterans to obtain a nursing license by examination.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
SB 1752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant, or physician, regarding death certificates and certain do-not-resuscitate orders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of providers of certain Medicaid services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1820 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the promotion of off-label uses of certain drugs, biological products, and devices.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1847 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for certain individuals for inclusion in the nurse aide registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1857 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the issuance of temporary licenses for certain out-of-state health care practitioners for a charitable purpose.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1863 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
SB 2038 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices and fees charged by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities, including prices and fees charged during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 2136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
HB 210 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
HB 142 87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
HB 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibited acts regarding abortion for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
HB 258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 278 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 434 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain medications by therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 460 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 517 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of certain medical records of a sexual assault victim.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 577 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to dispenser requirements for refilling prescriptions for certain controlled substances.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 602 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of the Texas Medical Board regarding a complaint against a license holder.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to certain complaints concerning the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 607 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to continuing education in cultural competence and implicit bias for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to an expedited licensing process for certain advanced practice registered nurses; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 927 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses in certain rural counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1092 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the imposition of certain criminal history record information requirements regarding the licensing of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1099 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1153 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license; charging a fee.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1190 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to pharmacist communications to prescribing practitioners regarding certain dispensed biological products.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a person's eligibility for an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, processing, distribution, transportation, research, testing, and delivery of low-THC cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of cannabis dispensing organizations, cannabis research organizations, and cannabis testing facilities; establishing the cannabis therapeutic research review board; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis by certain qualified physicians for certain patients diagnosed with a terminal illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 1622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 1683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to abolishing the regulation of orthotic and prosthetic technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of residential treatment centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1710 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to discussing with a patient the risks of certain controlled substance prescriptions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the payment for funeral services performed by a transferring funeral home under a purchase agreement for funeral services or merchandise.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to continuing education requirements for surgical technologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1798 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1827 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the requirement that the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners provide a copy of a complaint to the subject of the complaint.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1863 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the administration of anesthesia by a certified registered nurse anesthetist on the order of a dentist.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the prescribing of opioids for acute pain.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1893 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the removal of the seal and duplicative sanction provisions for dietitians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation or denial of certain health care professional licenses and the reporting of the grounds for revocation or denial.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
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 2087 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2088 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to providing information and other resources regarding safe disposal of Schedule II controlled substance prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions and reimbursement for treatment for certain substance use disorders; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license by the Texas Board of Nursing to a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation concerning license applicants who are military service members, military veterans, or military spouses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2233 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments by audiologists and audiologist interns.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2250 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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 2410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a request for a nursing peer review committee determination.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2454 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health professionals regarding pain management and the prescribing of opioids.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to pharmacy licensure requirements for certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2594 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to disposal of controlled substance prescription drugs by hospice service providers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to expedited licensing procedures for certain nurses who are military spouses.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the permit and license examinations for hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2751 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board regarding complaints concerning health care professionals licensed by other agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2815 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 2827 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2847 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of complaints and investigations in certain occupational licensing programs of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to continuing education requirements for renewal of a laser hair removal certificate.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consideration of a criminal conviction to determine an applicant's eligibility for certain barbering certificates and licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2853 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of the practice of podiatry.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of acupuncture services by a chiropractor under a certificate issued by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2907 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a physician's order or protocol delegating certain radiologic procedures to certain health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2932 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the payment for funeral services performed by a transferring funeral home under a purchase agreement for funeral services or merchandise.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to certain requirements for the issuance of an occupational license to persons licensed in other jurisdictions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3049 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the revocation of a pharmacy license for failure to operate as a pharmacy.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to regulation of hyperbaric medical treatment at a physician's office; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the membership of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the regulation of the practice of acupuncture.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to regulating the practice of dyslexia therapy and abolishing the licensed dyslexia practitioner license; requiring an occupational license; imposing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee; providing for administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the services provided by assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3332 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to revocation of do-not-resuscitate orders for patients admitted to a health care facility or hospital.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to required criminal history checks for nurse aides; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the licensing and regulation of licensed professional counselor associates; requiring an occupational license.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: 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 3496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/20
HB 3505 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the Texas Optometry Board.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to criminal history record checks for nurse aides and applicants for listing on the nurse aide registry; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of the e-mail address of an applicant for or holder of a license issued by certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 3703 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis for medical use by certain qualified physicians to patients with certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 3826 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use in lieu of an opioid by patients with acute or chronic pain and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3878 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain health facilities for persons with a disability; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board concerning a shortage of primary care physicians in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4014 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of school psychologists.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to eligibility for employment by a dispensing organization licensed under the Texas Compassionate-Use Act based on a criminal history background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4066 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to repealing provisions prohibiting a physician assistant from serving as a governing person or officer of certain business entities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the financial security requirement for providers obligated under certain service contracts.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the required notice of a patient's right to receive an estimate of certain health care services provided by a physician.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
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 4266 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system located at a remote dispensing site.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing of satellite offices of outpatient chemical dependency care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the prohibition of a physician's authority to delegate certain radiologic procedures that constitute the practice of medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of a glaucoma comanagement registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a mental health provider to offer services or counseling based on the provider's sincerely held religious beliefs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition of the provision of conversion therapy to a child by certain providers; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HJR 128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to earn a living free from unnecessary government interference.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HR 2195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3284.
Reported enrolled
SB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 90 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 268 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and terminal illnesses and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to dispenser requirements for refilling prescriptions for certain controlled substances.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 510 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study and report regarding shortages in certain health professions.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Public Health
SB 754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to pharmacist communications to prescribing practitioners regarding certain dispensed biological products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 781 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 813 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prescribing of opioids.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with prior convictions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain qualifying medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 924 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance of an anesthesiologist assistant certificate by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1022 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1191 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain requirements regarding Medicaid fair hearings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Morales, Christina
Relating to the consideration of certain arrests in determining an applicant's eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1223 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1233 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to continuing education requirements for surgical technologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1308 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain programs to prevent vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in border counties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1383 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1406 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the services provided by assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the delegation by a podiatrist of certain acts to certain podiatric assistants; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to certain rural medical facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees and taxes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1627 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments by audiologists and audiologist interns.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to abolishing the regulation of orthotic and prosthetic technicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the removal of the seal and duplicative sanction provisions for dietitians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to financial investor disclosure and surety bond requirements for certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses issued by the Texas Medical Board for certain offenses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1813 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1837 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient's medical condition or symptoms, and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1867 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1882 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to notice regarding voting by physicians at certain entities to authorize the differentiation of physicians based on maintenance of certification.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1947 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances by veterinarians.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1985 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1992 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician delegation of the provision of anesthesia services to certain anesthesiologist assistants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2011 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to a study and report regarding streamlining physician licensing requirements for advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2268 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing staff who work for or provide counseling under the auspices of a licensed outpatient chemical dependency care facility to provide services in satellite offices or facilities that do not require separate licensures, but operate instead under the license of the sponsoring organization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 2316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the performance of nonsurgical medical cosmetic procedures at medical spas; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system located at a remote dispensing site.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the administration of anesthesia by a certified registered nurse anesthetist on the order of a dentist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2438 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SJR 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to earn a living free from unnecessary government interference.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SR 852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3284.
Reported enrolled
HB 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the education and examination requirements for pharmacy technicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 91 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a review of occupational licensing requirements and an applicant's criminal history.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 442 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain professions, including the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 517 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 537 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 552 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 593 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 627 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 783 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to a temporary license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 817 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 986 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1049 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited acts regarding abortion for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that a person obtain a dyslexia therapist license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1176 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
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 1285 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1399 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1415 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1482 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to notice to applicants to and enrollees in certain educational programs regarding the consequences of a criminal conviction on eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1543 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, CindySponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to access to records that pertain to the testing for, and fitting and dispensing of, hearing instruments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1544 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to a client's access to certain records of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1684 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to abolishing the regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1804 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1978 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1981 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain military dentists and dental hygienists who provide voluntary charity dental or dental hygiene care.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2011 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2072 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the eligibility and requirements for the issuance and renewal of a license in massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2141 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to protection for physician assistants who refuse to engage in certain conduct.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on Medicaid managed care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2357 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott
Relating to certain practice locations for licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2389 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the supervision of pharmacist-interns, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees by a pharmacist and the adoption of rules by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2418 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to continuing education requirements for noncertified surgical technologists.
House: Public Health
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 2420 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 2502 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2525 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to completion of work status reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the regulation of certain prescription drugs, prescription drug prescribers and dispensers, and colleges of pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2608 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a legislative finding that pharmacists are health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2697 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the use of electronic prescriptions for the prescribing or dispensing of Schedule II controlled substances.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2747 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to eligibility for and grounds for disciplinary action applicable to a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
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 2898 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2933 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 2967 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3012 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3024 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the removal of a public school student from an interscholastic athletic activity on the basis of a suspected concussion.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a waiver of certain licensing fees for military service members, military veterans, and their spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3040 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3078 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to sunset review of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to certain duties of physicians regarding patient records.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3208 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to the prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 3266 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the licensing and practice of psychological associates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3273 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3296 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to persons required to establish nursing peer review committees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
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 3358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to expedited licensing procedures for certain nurses who are military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3374 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the registration and regulation of certain communication access realtime translation providers; imposing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses practicing in certain areas.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the delegation of prescriptive authority by physicians.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3480 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3578 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the acceptable examination pass rate for nursing educational programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the health professions resource center; increasing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3710 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the comanagement of glaucoma by ophthalmologists and therapeutic optometrists and the establishment of a comanagement registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3820 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3852 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists by the Texas Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Examiners and to the Executive Council of Examiners of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists; providing civil and administrative penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3857 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate or out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate order.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system; establishing a remote dispensing site license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of medical records of a sexual assault victim.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3958 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas and the regulation of pain management clinics by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3998 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and the medical treatment and care of animals in animal shelters and releasing agencies; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 4007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of health-related occupations transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic practitioners and neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4057 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and the medical treatment and care of animals in animal shelters and releasing agencies; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 4069 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to trauma screening for certain children and trauma-informed care training for certain providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to an interstate compact regulating nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain facilities for persons with a disability.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4248 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the authority of a state agency to impose continuing education requirements on an occupational license holder.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to fingerprint requirements for state licensees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HR 2628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1148.
Reported enrolled
SB 104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Medical Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Nursing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Optometry Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 125 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 305 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 314 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 315 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas, the regulation of pain management clinics, and the adoption of guidelines for prescribing certain opioids by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 316 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to the prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 317 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 318 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 319 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 335 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prohibiting certain health care practitioners from providing alcoholic beverages to certain persons; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 433 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 589 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 651 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 666 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to a sign required to be posted in the restrooms of sexually oriented businesses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to licensing for certain health professions, including an expedited process for certain physicians specializing in psychiatry; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professions.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 681 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 728 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 831 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the active supervision of occupational licensing authorities by the attorney general.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to an occupational licensing database.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 849 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 916 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 919 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate in limited situations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of certain counseling professions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to required disclosures for prenatal genetic screening; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 1112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the examination attempt limits for certain applicants seeking a license to practice medicine.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 1240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1324 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for and emergency suspension of a license relating to massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1339 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the licensing and practice of psychological associates.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the provision of mental health telemedicine medical services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to continuing education requirements for noncertified surgical technologists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to duties of physicians and certain other entities regarding patient records.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study to identify and address inefficiencies in state health care regulations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1606 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1625 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Physician Assistant Board and the licensing and regulation of physician assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a state agency to impose continuing education requirements on an occupational license holder.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1633 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the supervision of pharmacist-interns, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees by a pharmacist and the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system; establishing a remote dispensing site license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a building used as a prescribed pediatric extended care center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to suicide prevention training for certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of licensed specialists in school psychology.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1818 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to agreements between this state and other jurisdictions concerning reciprocal licensure of mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1928 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1941 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic practitioners and neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2001 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2042 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2074 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to registration and regulation of real-time captioning providers; imposing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SR 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1148.
Reported enrolled
HB 2 85-1 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of certain riders for the Texas Medical Board and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from the General Appropriations Act that are contingent upon the approval of certain Acts continuing those agencies during the 85th Regular Session.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 85 85-1 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 86 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited acts for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 189 85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 219 85-1 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 312 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited acts for a physician or applicant for a medical license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 79 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Filed
SB 114 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
HB 179 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 503 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 635 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of fetal remains.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 661 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 672 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to certain information concerning an applicant for certain occupational licenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 698 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 751 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
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 841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the health professions resource center; increasing a fee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals and reported to certain health professional licensing boards.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the release of veteran autopsy reports to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 1185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1263 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 1409 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1413 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1420 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1473 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse and a physician assistant to sign or issue certain documents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1508 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the issuance of a license in this state to certain physicians licensed outside of this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 1769 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requirements for assisted living facility license applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1779 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient and confidential patient records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1849 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1864 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the ability of professional associations to hire certain health care professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1885 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the scope of practice of and the prescribing and ordering authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain care to an intern.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental hygienists, and dentists in this state.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2012 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2020 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the scope of duties of an emergency medical technician-paramedic and a licensed paramedic.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2081 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the physician assistant board.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain occupational license fees and taxes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2129 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 2250 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the delivery of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2266 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the membership of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2267 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2330 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2340 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2342 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2443 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the deposit of optometrist and therapeutic optometrist license fees in the University of Houston development fund for use by the University of Houston College of Optometry.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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 2484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the issuance of occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2497 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a compact with other states regarding the licensure of emergency medical services personnel and the authority of those personnel to perform job duties in this state and other states.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2498 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to a compact with other states regarding the licensure of emergency medical services personnel and the authority of those personnel to perform job duties in this state and other states.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2503 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2510 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of State Health Services, the provision of health services in this state, and the regulation of certain health-related occupations and activities.
House: Human Services
Recommitted to committee
HB 2602 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 2683 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2789 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart
Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2849 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the qualifications for a coronal polishing certificate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2897 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2978 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3146 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a legislative finding that pharmacists are health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3154 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to dental expert witness activity; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3170 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to limitations on filling prescriptions for certain opioid pain medications; adding prohibitions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3246 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense and deliver tobacco cessation drugs.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3263 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate state licensees.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3301 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the recognition of state citizenship and the issuance of state identification cards, driver's licenses, and occupational licenses to state residents regardless of their immigration status.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 3444 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services by a physician.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the provision and reimbursement of, or benefits for, home telemonitoring services, telemedicine medical services, and telehealth services under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans provided to certain retired public employees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3495 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 3632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3713 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3785 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3833 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3898 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to active duty personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3912 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to pronounce death and sign death certificates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3925 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3926 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3974 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the records of certain disciplinary actions against health care professionals.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants; requiring an occupational license; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3981 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the final decision in a contested case regarding occupational licensing before a State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judge.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3999 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from licensure as a professional counselor or social worker.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4001 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to providers of certain home and community support services; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 4008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to procedures for complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4056 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners; providing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 190 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 195 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances, access to information about those prescriptions, and the duties of prescribers and other entities registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 196 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to controlled substance registration by physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses; imposing penalties; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 202 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 339 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 357 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the adoption of a training manual and code of conduct for members of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 373 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
SB 460 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 480 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the registration of dental support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 542 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 546 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain care to an intern.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 571 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 577 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 613 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to physician inquiries regarding firearm ownership.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 622 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the physician assistant board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 751 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the scope of practice of and the prescribing and ordering authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 765 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain occupational license fees and taxes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental hygienists, and dentists in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 848 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees; requiring an occupational license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 960 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1078 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1111 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 1177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services by a physician.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to a biennial study regarding occupational licensing requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1235 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to defining the duties and to the penalties concerning pain management clinics.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1251 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1260 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the selection of certain providers under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1290 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1307 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1346 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1361 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1382 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1383 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory science professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1544 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1572 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1608 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to abolishing certain occupational licensing requirements and associated regulations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1662 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring the registration of medical laboratory science professionals; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1733 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1753 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1794 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologists assistant; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1813 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to procedures for complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1839 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1871 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1899 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1959 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of licensed dyslexia practitioners and licensed dyslexia therapists to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
HB 45 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military and the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
HB 86 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 173 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 286 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 305 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the release of complaint information by the Texas Medical Board to the legislature.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to testimony by members of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 446 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the application, renewal, and period of validity of a registration under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing the increase of a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 484 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the requirements for issuance of a license to practice orthotics and prosthetics.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 502 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 542 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 543 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 581 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity in certain employment lawsuits by nurses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 588 83-0 (2013)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the health professions resource center; increasing a fee.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
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 632 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the applicability of massage therapy licensing requirements to a person employing certain muscle activation techniques.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 646 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the requirements for members appointed to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 688 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 713 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic purpose by physicians and therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the registration of volunteer health practitioners and the services of volunteer health practitioners during disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 767 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to preventing the fraudulent issuance and use of disabled parking placards; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
HB 807 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the practice of psychology; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 808 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate the provision of certain care to a person under the psychologist's supervision, including a person training to become a psychologist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 825 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of legislation proposing to regulate an occupation.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 920 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the qualifications for counselors for battering intervention and prevention programs in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 975 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the requirements for obtaining an emergency medical services provider license.
Filed
HB 1039 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1048 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 1121 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to limiting the liability of persons who employ certain license holders with criminal convictions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1161 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an exemption from the licensing requirement for certain persons who measure or fit orthoses under the supervision of certain licensed health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1169 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1192 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a medical examiner.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1262 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1331 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain complaints to and investigations by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1395 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, SusanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the exemption of registered dental laboratories from certain distributing and manufacturing licensing requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1470 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the practice of telemedicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1471 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to newborn hearing screening.
House: Public Health
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1480 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry, including the regulation of dental service organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1482 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to license examination attempt limits for certain physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1491 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1507 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the minimum standards for birthing centers and certain health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1546 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the regulation of speech-language pathology and audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the elimination of the licensing and registration requirements for ringside physicians and timekeepers for combative sports events.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of certain professional titles by licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the use by a medical examiner of certain medical waste and autopsy records.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1782 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the requirement that certain health care providers who provide services at a hospital wear photo identification.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1803 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to controlled substance registration by physicians and the regulation of persons engaged in pain management; changing the payment schedule for a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/14
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 1867 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1876 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the ability of certain professional associations of chiropractors to hire physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1893 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission and the regulation of funeral directing and embalming.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1950 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2071 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the issuance by reciprocity of a license to practice medical physics to persons who hold a license from the United States armed forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2087 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2099 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to improving access to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2109 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the physician assistant board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the period of ineligibility from participation in the Medicaid program by providers found liable for certain unlawful acts under the program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2222 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the minimum patient age for administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2348 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2357 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the use of certain designations by a physical therapist.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2358 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of certain health care regulatory agencies; making an appropriation; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2397 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2426 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to certification and recertification requirements and adoption of statewide certification examinations for emergency services personnel.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2627 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of remedial plans to resolve complaints filed with the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
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 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 2710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the employment of an attorney by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 2816 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2908 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authority of a municipality to adopt certain ordinances.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2938 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2953 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate a business or occupational license holder.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3174 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a license to practice medicine recite the Hippocratic oath.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3187 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3198 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to suits for default on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3201 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the practice of dentistry; imposing surcharges and fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 3262 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to pharmacy benefit managers contracting with the child health plan program, the Medicaid managed care program, and health plans for certain government employees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3282 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3283 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals and reported to certain health professional licensing boards.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3335 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3426 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to reimbursement through the Medicaid program of nonemergency services provided through hospital emergency rooms.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3534 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3556 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of emergency medical services providers and a moratorium on the issuance of emergency medical services provider licenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HR 2982 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 949.
Reported enrolled
SB 61 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military physicians who provide voluntary charity health care.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the requirements for issuance of a license to practice orthotics and prosthetics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 143 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to programs designed to enhance medical education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 151 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry, including the regulation of dental service organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 162 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military and the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 190 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
SB 221 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the composition and employees of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate the provision of certain care to a person under the psychologist's supervision, including a person training to become a psychologist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 312 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the regulation of speech-language pathology and audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 316 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to continuing education for pharmacists regarding drug abuse and opioid drugs and an interim study regarding opioid abuse.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 336 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a medical examiner.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 339 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the health professions resource center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 380 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the recording of an informal settlement conference to resolve a complaint to the Texas Medical Board against a physician.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 402 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to complaints filed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 408 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Gooden, Lance | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain complaints to and investigations by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 413 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to medical care and public health services provided by a health care professional in a licensed freestanding emergency medical care facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
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 492 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 500 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 505 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an exemption from the licensing requirement for certain persons who measure or fit orthoses under the supervision of a physician.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 580 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to license examination attempt limits for physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 618 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the elimination of the licensing and registration requirements for ringside physicians and timekeepers for combative sports events.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 761 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to newborn hearing screening.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 845 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the use of e-mail and website technology by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Technology Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 869 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the physician assistant board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 913 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the reexamination of an applicant for a professional counselor license.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 949 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to licensing under the Medical Practice Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 972 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 978 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to regulation by the Texas Medical Board of local anesthesia and peripheral nerve blocks administered in an outpatient setting.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 992 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to misrepresentations in connection with certain drug testing devices or equipment; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1013 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1056 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1058 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1079 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
SB 1082 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to eligibility requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1099 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the use of certain designations by a physical therapist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1100 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the licensing and inspection of certain out-of-state pharmacies by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1130 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to licensing requirements of newly constructed assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1193 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1198 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1250 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of an office of regulatory best practices in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the evaluation by the office of proposals by members of the legislature to regulate occupations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to improving access to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1312 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the regulation and practice of veterinary medicine; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a study and report by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the self-directed semi-independent status of state agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to pharmacy benefit managers contracting with the child health plan program, the Medicaid managed care program, and health plans for certain government employees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1535 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1643 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the monitoring of prescriptions for certain controlled substances; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1644 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to continuing medical education for physicians prescribing controlled substances.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1646 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the regulation of pain management services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1744 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to license examination attempt limits for certain physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certification and recertification requirements for emergency services personnel.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1787 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1805 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the renewal of a controlled substance registration by physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 48 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a member of the legislature to obtain and file a report on the costs and benefits of a bill or amendment to impose or increase an occupational regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SR 1073 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 949.
Reported enrolled
HB 57 83-1 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to requirements for physicians who perform or induce abortions; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 142 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the practice of psychological associates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 177 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for issuance or renewal of certain occupational licenses, driver's licenses, and identification certificates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 197 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain documentation before a person may engage in a licensed occupation; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 319 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 411 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain newborn and infant screening and follow-up services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 412 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, JimmieSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the requirement that certain impaired veterinarians participate in a peer assistance program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 413 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, JimmieSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by a veterinarian.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 414 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the regulation of equine dentistry and the conducting of licensing examinations by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 527 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certain examination requirements for physicians.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 556 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the applicability of massage therapy licensing requirements to a person employing certain muscle activation techniques.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 575 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to patient advocacy activities by nurses and certain other persons; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 614 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to allowing health care providers to provide services across state lines in catastrophic circumstances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 623 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the detection and reporting of unauthorized immigration, the collection and dissemination of information concerning unauthorized immigration, the legal treatment or classification of unauthorized immigrants for certain purposes, the enforcement of certain laws governing immigration, and the establishment of English as the official language of this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 632 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Dental Examiners to renew certain expired licenses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 637 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain treatment by a physical therapist.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 680 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 708 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to licensing, regulation, and prescribing and ordering authority of advanced practice registered nurses and the regulation of registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 722 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the regulation of massage therapists, massage establishments, massage schools, and sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 760 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from regulation as health spas for certain governmental hospitals and clinics.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 796 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to consent before a dentist or dental hygienist may clean teeth without performing an x-ray.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 884 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for state and local governmental entities in certain employment lawsuits filed by nurses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 899 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of certain professional titles by licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 915 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to make medical diagnoses and to prescribe and order prescription drugs and devices.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1013 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1108 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1190 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the continuing education requirements for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1266 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a study of the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and the authority of those nurses to prescribe and order prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1275 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1290 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food safety.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 1349 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the services included in a retail price list provided by a funeral establishment.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1380 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the graduate medical training requirements for certain foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1569 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1581 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the regulation of dental assistants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1612 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1618 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1621 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the licensing and regulation of diagnostic imaging facilities and fluoroscopy-guided pain management procedure centers; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1663 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1672 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1673 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to testing accommodations for a person with dyslexia taking a licensing examination administered by a state agency.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1698 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to representation of certain state agencies by the office of the attorney general in certain law suits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1700 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to employment of physicians by certain hospitals.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1708 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of funeral directing and embalming.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1716 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.
Relating to regulations on certain complementary and alternative health care services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1719 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of health care interpreters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1809 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the registration of diagnostic imaging equipment, the accreditation of diagnostic imaging facilities, and the regulation of diagnostic imaging providers; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1893 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1924 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the investigation and resolution of complaints filed against physicians.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 1980 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the practice of podiatry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1989 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the minimum standards for the certifications of sexual assault training programs and sexual assault nurse examiners and for certification renewal by those entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1996 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the licensure of a person practicing muscle activation techniques; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2066 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to delegation by a physician of certain cosmetic and dermatological medical treatments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2068 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the health professions resource center.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2069 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90-day supply of dangerous drugs and accelerate refills.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2079 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the administration by certain nurses and occupational therapists of treatments, medication, or therapy ordered by a health care practitioner.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2092 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of certain health care regulatory agencies; making an appropriation.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2098 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of physicians and physician assistants to form certain entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2110 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2272 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2273 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2286 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, VeronicaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the duties of a funeral director or an agent at the interment or entombment of a human body.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 2304 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to educational requirements for licensing as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist and to reciprocity for audiologists licensed in other states.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2320 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to regulation of nurse aides.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2333 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the practice of telemedicine.
House: Public Health
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 2405 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to discrimination and restraint of trade against certain persons regulated under the Occupations Code.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2426 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain rights and duties of nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2446 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2453 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the release of complaint information by the Texas Medical Board to the legislature.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2455 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of integrative medicine; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2665 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to abolishing the Texas Funeral Service Commission and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and transferring the functions of those agencies to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2666 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the administration of certain immunizations or vaccinations by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2703 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2975 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3064 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to preventing the fraudulent issuance and use of disabled parking placards; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 3085 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: 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 3143 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to anesthesia services provided by a dentist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3145 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of chemical dependency counselors.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3220 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the practice of dentistry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3265 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the assisted administration of medications for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3327 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to limiting the liability of persons who employ license holders with criminal convictions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3331 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exemption of certain persons who teach social work at institutions of higher education from the licensing requirements for social workers.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3369 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, SusanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the registration of certain physical therapy facilities by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3370 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the renewal of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license issued by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3371 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the exemption of registered dental laboratories from certain distributing and manufacturing licensing requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3406 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain acts to a person under the psychologist's supervision.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3601 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to the issuance of cease and desist orders by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3611 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the administration of medication for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3630 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to certain unprofessional conduct by a health care provider.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3637 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the regulation of equine dental technicians; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
SB 41 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the use of restraints in state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 78 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation and certification of medical examiners and the conduct of autopsy and inquest investigations by justices of the peace and medical examiners; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 145 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for nurses employed as faculty members at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 159 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the diversion of a controlled substance by certain persons who have access to the substance by virtue of the persons' profession or employment; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 177 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 188 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 189 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 190 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 191 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to disposition of a contested case by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 192 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to patient advocacy activities by nurses and certain other persons; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 193 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to certain facilities and care providers, including providers under the state Medicaid program; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 227 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the nondisciplinary resolution of certain complaints filed against physicians.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 240 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 256 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to requiring a private autopsy facility to post a notice for filing a complaint against a physician; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 263 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation, suspension, or restriction of the license of a physician placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or arrested for certain offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 320 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the practice of psychological associates.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 335 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an exemption from regulation as health spas for certain governmental hospitals and clinics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 401 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the licensing and regulation of diagnostic imaging facilities and fluoroscopy-guided pain management procedure centers; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 507 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of newborn screening information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 533 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the minimum standards for the certifications of sexual assault training programs and sexual assault nurse examiners and for certification renewal by those entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 546 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 612 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 613 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, JoseSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to educational requirements for licensing as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 662 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 663 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 709 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the use of certain professional titles by psychologists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 793 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to incentives to recruit and retain allied health education program faculty.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
SB 795 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to regulation of nurse aides.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 805 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory science professionals; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 822 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physicians by managed care plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 846 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the scope of practice of advanced practice nurses at certain sites serving medically underserved populations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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 857 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 858 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 864 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, JoseSponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the regulation of funeral establishments, including requirements for a retail price list of services provided by such establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 866 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 867 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to testing accommodations for a person with dyslexia taking a licensing examination administered by a state agency.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 894 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to employment of physicians by certain hospitals.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 895 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of equine dental care providers; providing penalties.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 906 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 961 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of physicians and physician assistants to form certain entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1001 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the practice of certain professions regulated under the Occupations Code and the payment and reimbursement of certain professionals.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1021 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to certain examination requirements for physicians.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1022 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the graduate medical training requirements for certain foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1023 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the health professions resource center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1056 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to regulation of the practice of therapeutic optometry.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1081 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic purpose by physicians and therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1084 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to regulations on certain complementary and alternative health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1143 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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
