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 2960 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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 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 3675 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the provision of eye health care by certain professionals and institutions as providers in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
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 4082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 2228 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the provision of eye health care by certain professionals and institutions as providers in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 963 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists as preferred providers.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1420 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
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 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 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 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 3581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to prior authorization from a health benefit plan issuer to obtain health care services under the health benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3922 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reimbursement for certain eye health care services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to allowing certain providers of eye health care services to enroll as Medicaid providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 684 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the relationship of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists with certain managed care plans, including preferred provider plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 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 1718 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1280 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to contracts between dentists, optometrists, or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.
House: Insurance
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 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 2299 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2965 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the health care provider networks of certain Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
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 632 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to contracts between optometrists or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 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 1242 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1424 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the health care provider networks of certain Medicaid managed care organizations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1864 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the coercion of therapeutic optometrists and ophthalmologists by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3191 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in Medicaid managed care provider networks providing services in the Texas-Mexico border region and other regions of the state.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1056 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to regulation of the practice of therapeutic optometry.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3469 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a community health center to contract with or employ an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1148 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of certain treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1476 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a community health center to contract with or employ an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1565 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration of immunizations and vaccinations by therapeutic optometrists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1794 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Relating to certain therapeutic optometrists' participation in a managed care plan.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 857 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to certain therapeutic optometrists' participation in a managed care plan.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 556 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to public access to certain information regarding certain health care professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1651 77-0 (2001)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the authority of optometrists and therapeutic optometrists to form certain professional associations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1106 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to the application of the Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act of Texas to optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1182 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the authorization of the performance of procedures involving the use of lasers by therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2453 76-0 (1999)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the authority of physicians and optometrists or therapeutic optometrists to form certain jointly owned entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 390 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the regulation of the practice of therapeutic optometry.
Senate: Health Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1843 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Drew
Relating to coverage of eye care services under certain health benefit plans; to civil liability of optometrists; to the regulation of optometry; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
