HB 4 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health care services in this state, including services under Medicaid and other public benefits programs, using telecommunications or information technology and to reimbursement for some of those services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 18 87-0 (2021)
Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a cap on the monthly price of insulin and insulin supplies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 78 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 82 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 98 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the eligibility of and receipt by certain relative caretakers of dependent children of supplemental financial assistance and the assignment of those relative caretakers as protective payees for financial assistance payments; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Medicaid buy-in program for certain low-income individuals through the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain benefits under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program, including the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate state and local regulation of group homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to establishing a program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain children through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a supporting medically fragile children program for the provision of certain necessary health care services to those children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to renaming the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities to the office of health equity and to the duties of that office.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to an action plan to expand telemedicine medical services and telehealth services and increase access to critical medical care and health care services in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 290 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility and a periodic eligibility review for a child for Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 292 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to creating a voluntary certification for recovery housing.
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 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 326 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 337 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 398 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 413 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to doula services, including Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of a task force on maternal mortality in African American women.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 472 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to services provided by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 473 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a direct primary care model pilot program for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 509 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching funds are available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment with a small business.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for employees of small businesses.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 513 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 516 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 542 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to foster care placement in and the licensing of certain residential child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary certification for recovery housing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of comprehensive health care benefits coverage through a publicly funded program to be known as the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization peer-to-peer services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 706 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 707 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on expanding recovery housing in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a bone marrow donor recruitment program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to regulation of contact tracing for communicable diseases; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 898 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interagency grant program to support and sustain the operations of community recovery organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 936 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to required access to care and provider network provisions in a contract between the Health and Human Services Commission and a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 941 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a work group to study uniform quality measures under a value-based program for long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the period of eligibility of certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 974 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine, telehealth, and technology-related health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1003 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to expedited death certificates for religious purposes in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1050 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1097 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to a report on state actions to prevent chemical dependency facilities from engaging in certain prohibited solicitation practices.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to patient safety practices regarding placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1189 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain working parents for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to communicable disease and infection prevention and control measures for certain long-term care facilities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to minimum standards for staffing at assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for assisted living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to excluding the value of motor vehicles in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1263 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to reimbursement of health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1276 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1323 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a state plan and requirements for nursing facilities to provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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 1386 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1413 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of rules regarding the provision of peer support services to persons older than a certain age and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1423 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation and inspection procedures of certain long-term care facilities, including a survey of certain facilities' emergency power sources.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1427 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of negotiated rates requested by members of the legislature from certain health care vendors that contract with this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1432 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to prohibiting certain discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1449 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1516 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to efficiency audits of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and the state temporary assistance and support services program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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 1539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to local workforce development boards and the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct and are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1608 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the categorization, collection, and publication of certain demographic and other information pertaining to certain public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1625 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1629 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to improvements to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual designed to prevent fraud, waste, or abuse in the provision of Medicaid dental services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1664 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the reinstatement of eligibility for medical assistance of certain children placed in juvenile facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the construction of certain assisted living facilities located within a floodplain in certain counties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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 1730 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1741 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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 1761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the creation of the child care accessibility and affordability task force.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1802 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of alternative therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the reimbursement of nursing facilities under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1824 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the continuity of services received by individuals receiving services at state hospitals and state supported living centers, the establishment of a pilot program to provide behavioral health or psychiatric services to certain residential care facility residents, and court orders for psychoactive medication for certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to mental health services development plans as updated by local mental health authority groups.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1859 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a study on the interoperability needs and technology readiness of behavioral health service providers in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to increase public transparency of health care data and improve quality of health care in this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to presumptive eligibility of certain elderly individuals for home and community-based services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 1991 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated birth records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2052 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to public access to certain hospital investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2055 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
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 2121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to efficiency audits of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2205 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to applicability of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to certain pools, spas, and other swimming areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the misbranding of certain food.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2285 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of and criminal offenses occurring near certain child-care facilities and age restrictions on persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2287 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to data collection and receipt of certain reports by and consultation with the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2313 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a designated essential caregiver for residents of certain long-term care facilities during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the referral of certain pregnant women to a nurse-family partnership program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2333 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the home nursing visitation for newborn caregivers competitive grant program.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 2469 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the establishment of a pilot project to provide supportive housing services through Medicaid to persons experiencing chronic homelessness.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure by hospitals of prices for hospital services and items; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2528 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the contracting authority of the Health and Human Services Commission for the volunteer advocate for children program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2532 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to investigating and responding to complaints filed against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a parity complaint portal and educational materials and parity law training regarding benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders to be made available through the portal and otherwise; designating October as mental health condition and substance use disorder parity awareness month.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the identification requirements for health professionals associated with certain health facilities; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2603 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a direct primary care model pilot program for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the provision of Medicaid and child health plan program services using telecommunications or information technology and to reimbursement for those services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2616 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a voluntary labeling program for meat and poultry products originating in this state.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2641 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 2658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 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 2666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2685 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage for doula services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2706 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the emergency services and care provided to victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2727 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2822 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the availability of antipsychotic prescription drugs under the vendor drug program and Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2834 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain collaborative care management services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2856 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2867 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license for an assisted living facility that has a change in ownership.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2897 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study factors contributing to disproportionate COVID-19 outcomes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2946 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2963 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2973 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to information regarding breast-feeding.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the evaluation of family-based safety services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing the system benefit account and programs for providing assistance to certain low-income, ill, and disabled electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health care provider participation programs in this State.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3088 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain mental health grant programs established by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to home-delivered meal services under the Options for Independent Living program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary quality standards certification process for certain private residential psychiatric treatment facilities that provide treatments and services to youth; imposing fees; authorizing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3126 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the health care providers authorized to examine a person to determine whether the person is incapacitated for purposes of certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to contracts for family support services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a medical cannabis research program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a study and report by the Health and Human Services Commission on the continuity of home health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
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 3218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the electronic Medicaid recipient directories maintained by Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the reimbursement of wound care education and training services providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the composition of the Long-Term Care Facilities Council and rules related to and the imposition of administrative penalties against certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3268 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3287 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to persons who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the procurement process of state agencies, including the evaluation of and communication with vendors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 3368 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of assisted living facilities and referral of clients to the facilities by referral agencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3396 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to provision of behavioral health services under Medicaid using audio-only technology and to reimbursement for those services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3425 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3441 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to timely claims payments in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to development of guidelines for the use of digital devices in public schools and a school district or open-enrollment charter school policy for the effective integration of those devices.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3553 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for mobile crisis outreach teams.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the awarding of grants to initiate, expand, maintain, and improve emergency medical services and to support medical systems and facilities that provide trauma care.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3631 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to statewide standards for the provision of substance use and addiction treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to vehicle modification services provided under the vocational rehabilitation program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 3646 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting and state employees, officers, contractors, and other persons involved with the contracting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 3673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a sickle cell disease registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to purchase of personal protective equipment made in the United States by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3677 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of Medicaid and private health benefits for Medicaid recipients with complex medical needs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of durable medical equipment providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the investigation of alleged exploitation of certain elderly persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to including medically fragile individuals in the Texas Division of Emergency Management's emergency assistance registry for wellness checks during certain emergencies.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3718 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain entities post human trafficking signs; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3720 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to long-term care facilities for and Medicaid waiver programs available to certain individuals, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3730 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study workforce shortages and care practices in assisted living facilities and nursing facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3760 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3834 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3871 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation of a program for assisting certain recipients in achieving self-sufficiency.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to information provided by health care providers and hospitals to certain patients regarding pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs for insulin.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3944 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the provision of initial health risk assessments for Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 4015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4041 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a suicide prevention policy in residential child-care facilities and child-placing agencies.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the cost, payment, and collection of health care expenses.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 4049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons diagnosed with certain mental health disorders for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4058 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the provision of applied behavior analysis services to children with autism under Medicaid and other public benefits programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain persons in this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the Office for Health Equity.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 4140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
HB 4144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 4160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the transfer of the Health and Human Services function of regulating facilities and family homes under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4169 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to an employee database for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4175 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
HB 4194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of home health care services under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 4216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to Medicaid managed care accreditation.
House: Human Services
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 4233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in certain bars, restaurants, and places of employment; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4265 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the provision of peer services, including family partner peer support services by family partners, and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4302 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4310 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing an assistance program to provide certain health care services to certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4330 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report of animal cruelty to certain law enforcement agencies and immunity from liability for the report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4342 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment by certain counties and hospital districts of disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 4343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to improve health care outcomes and reduce costs under Medicaid by providing participating recipients with enhanced case management and other services to address certain social determinants of health.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to repealing or replacing medically unnecessary and outdated abortion restrictions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4446 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a program to provide certain children with character development opportunities, career advancement assistance, and access to certain extracurricular and wellness services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4529 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to the provision of home dialysis care by a dialysis technician.
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
HB 4558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency planning requirements for certain independent senior living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HCR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Approving the SNAP settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 56 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Approving the settlement agreement between the Health and Human Services Commission and plaintiffs Coleman, Jackson, and Perez.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
SB 8 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 25 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to a peer support network for certain law enforcement personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 73 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to providing access to local public health entities and certain health service regional offices under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 96 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts, and access to care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 183 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to emergency medical services subscription programs and reciprocity agreements between certain air ambulance companies operating a subscription program.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Insurance
SB 184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 191 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of social determinants of health in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 217 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 262 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training requirements and prohibited discrimination for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 263 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the ability of certain relative caretakers of dependent children to receive supplemental financial assistance and be assigned as protective payees for financial assistance payments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 292 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to supportive palliative care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 322 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to presumptive eligibility of certain elderly individuals for home and community-based services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 412 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine, telehealth, and technology-related health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 428 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 431 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to claims processes and reimbursement for, and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on, health care providers under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 432 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
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 437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the establishment of a personal protective equipment reserve advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 451 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 454 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to mental health services development plans as updated by the Health and Human Services Commission and local mental health authority groups.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 488 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to regulation of certain group homes and other residential facilities for children, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation of religious counselors with certain health care facility patients and residents during a public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 589 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct and are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated, probate matters and proceedings, and other matters involving statutory county courts, including statutory probate courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 640 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a study on the interoperability needs and technology readiness of behavioral health service providers in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 642 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of mental health services for certain children at risk of relinquishment.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 651 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a pilot project to improve health care outcomes and reduce costs under Medicaid by providing participating recipients with enhanced case management and other services to address certain social determinants of health.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 657 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to regular efficiency audits of public benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the adoption of rules regarding the provision of peer support services to persons older than a certain age and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 672 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain collaborative care management services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the availability of antipsychotic prescription drugs under the vendor drug program and Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 799 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to contracting procedures and requirements for governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 802 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
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 827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 869 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to a study of options for implementing family preservation services, the provision of certain other health and human services by certain state agency contractors, and the repeal of a prior pilot program for family-based safety services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 914 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the required disclosure by hospitals of prices for hospital services and items; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 951 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to improvements to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual designed to prevent fraud, waste, or abuse in the provision of Medicaid dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 960 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program that allows counties to establish public guardians for certain incapacitated persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions related to health and human services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the categorization, collection, and publication of certain demographic and other information pertaining to certain public benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1060 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license for an assisted living facility that has a corporate change in ownership.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to positive behavior plans of school districts, development of positive behavior best practices by the Texas Education Agency, and reporting of disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 1121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated birth records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to store publicly accessible information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to implementation of certain health care provider initiatives and measures designed to reduce costs and improve recipient health outcomes under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure of prices for certain items and services provided by certain medical facilities; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a study on streamlining public safety net programs to reduce costs and improve outcomes for recipients under the programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities, behavioral issues, or special needs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to assignment or transfer of certain contracts with managed care organizations under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of transitional supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to certain households.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the contracting authority of the Health and Human Services Commission for the volunteer advocate for children program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a task force on ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1190 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a direct primary care model pilot program for Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the right of certain hospital patients to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1200 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to referrals to and consent to services under certain programs designed to serve pregnant women and families.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a voluntary quality standards certification process for certain private residential psychiatric treatment facilities that provide treatments and services to youth; imposing fees; authorizing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1244 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1275 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to provision of behavioral health services under Medicaid using audio-only technology and to reimbursement for those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1287 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1299 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses, to the emergency services and care provided to victims of those offenses, and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1302 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1307 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the waiver of work search requirements under the supplemental nutrition assistance program during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1341 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to eligibility for certain benefits provided under public assistance programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1390 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for municipal or county mental health crisis response team programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to regional protocols and processes for patient transfers and related services within the geographic area served by certain trauma service area regional advisory councils.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1403 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the award of health plan provider contracts under the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to acquisition, dissemination, and use of criminal history record information for certain judicial purposes, including for certification, registration, and licensing, of certain court professions and for appointing, removing, or continuing the appointment of a guardian.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1457 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to peer specialists for and the provision of peer services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, including the provision of those services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the home nursing visitation for newborn caregivers competitive grant program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1532 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the construction of abortion laws and the waiver of certain requirements for a physician or abortion facility in performing or inducing an abortion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing reimbursement rates for certain child-care providers participating in the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
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 1564 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state to serve persons with mental health and substance use issues.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1573 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the collection, analysis, tracking, and preservation of evidence of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to proof of identification presented by a voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to requiring emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1625 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for end stage renal disease facilities regarding treatment provided during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1628 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of the ombudsman to resolve complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1647 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of benefits under the Medicaid program, including to recipients with complex medical needs.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1684 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the cost, payment, and collection of health care expenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1692 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the provision of home dialysis care by a dialysis technician.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1707 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to certain group health care benefits and the promotion of telehealth services for certain persons who are eligible for Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1715 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to expanding access to women's health care services and family planning services by removing restrictions on the participation of certain health care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1751 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1754 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to information provided by health care providers and hospitals to certain patients regarding pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs for insulin.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1773 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to renaming the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities to the office of health equity and to the duties of that office.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1795 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1800 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the provision of child care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1807 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and an exchange reinsurance program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1829 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to maintaining and distributing certain Medicaid managed care directories.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1831 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for trafficking of persons, online solicitation of a minor, and prostitution and to the dissemination of certain information, including the required posting of certain signs, regarding human trafficking; increasing criminal penalties; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
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 1849 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a model suicide prevention policy, the incorporation of suicide prevention and intervention strategies in a crisis plan or disaster plan of certain state agencies, access to suicide death information maintained by the Department of State Health Services, and the establishment of the Texas Violent Death Reporting System.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1858 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a study and pilot program to evaluate the provision of prenatal and well child care in a group clinical setting and authority to take related action.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the creation of a task force by the commissioner of education on students residing in temporary living arrangements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the continued treatment and safety of end stage renal disease facility patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 1896 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1911 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1914 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1915 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization peer-to-peer services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1921 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of certain behavioral health and physical health services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1934 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1941 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a strategic plan to address hyperemesis gravidarum.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1944 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to end-of-life issues and hospice care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the management and treatment of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2013 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to a study on administrative penalties assessed against a substance use disorder service provider and to requiring the Health and Human Services Commission to provide administrative penalty schedules on the commission's Internet website.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2028 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 2040 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2068 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a biennial state report on suicide rates, establishing the Texas Violent Death Reporting System, and the sharing of certain information under a memorandum of understanding on suicide data.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a public outreach and education campaign for mixed-status families regarding eligibility for Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Mental Illness and Intellectual or Developmental Disability Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of peer services, including family partner peer support services by family partners, and the provision of those services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a study on the safety of Texas swim schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 31 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Conferring legislative approval of the Coleman Settlement Agreement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 69 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
HB 74 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 81 87-1 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 97 87-1 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Filed
HB 108 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the creation of a Medicaid buy-in program for certain low-income individuals through the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 109 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 111 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 135 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of a work group to study uniform quality measures under a value-based program for long-term services and supports.
Filed
HB 184 87-1 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
Filed
HB 214 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
Filed
HB 251 87-1 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
Filed
SB 33 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 60 87-1 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
Filed
SB 62 87-1 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
Filed
SB 74 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
HB 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
Filed
HB 51 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
HB 72 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
HB 135 87-2 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 191 87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
Filed
HB 234 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
HB 242 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
Filed
SB 36 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing.
Filed
SB 86 87-2 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the immunization of public school students against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Co-author authorized
SB 87 87-2 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health care facility reporting of COVID-19 data.
Co-author authorized
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 36 87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
Filed
HB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 54 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
HB 56 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
HB 71 87-3 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.
Filed
HB 94 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of a COVID-19 health information clearinghouse.
Filed
HB 96 87-3 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Filed
HB 120 87-3 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
HB 128 87-3 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
Filed
HB 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 145 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 161 87-3 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to health and human services and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 29 87-3 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
Co-author authorized
SB 34 87-3 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
Filed
SB 38 87-3 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the immunization of public school students against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Filed
SB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health care facility reporting of COVID-19 data.
Filed
SB 41 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Filed
SB 51 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination and to exemptions from certain vaccine requirements.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 19 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the transfer of unused long-acting reversible contraceptive products under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to collecting data regarding unaccompanied minors in certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children formerly in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 94 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the receipt by certain relative caretakers of dependent children of supplemental financial assistance and the assignment of those relative caretakers as protective payees for financial assistance payments; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to work requirements and employment and training services for certain persons receiving benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 288 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 320 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 331 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the medical assistance program and enrollment in the child health plan program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 394 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a hearing officer following a Health and Human Services Commission fair hearing regarding the denial of certain services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to designating June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 410 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume and other livestock processing establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to adopt their own drug formularies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 454 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 463 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to reciprocity agreements between certain air ambulance companies operating a subscription program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
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 507 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a pilot program for the distribution of certain contraceptives in participating public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to reporting certain information through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 565 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to healthcare coverage in this state.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 590 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 606 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 644 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 651 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in counties not served by a hospital district or a public hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 697 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to required prescription drug cost and rebate reporting; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are deaf or hard of hearing for audiology services under the school health and related services program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 744 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 762 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 767 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the evaluation of and reporting on certain Medicaid waiver projects.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 805 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 823 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an expedited on-site health inspection process for assisted living facility license applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 829 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 840 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 871 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to use of telemedicine medical service by certain trauma facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the provision of abortion services under Medicaid and certain other programs administered by this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 921 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 941 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a child-care facility database on the Health and Human Services Commission's Internet website.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 988 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 992 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 1015 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1016 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to eligibility determinations for the STAR+PLUS home and community based services (HCBS) program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1063 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine medical, telehealth, and home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1070 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the mental health first aid training program reporting requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1072 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1080 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the form of certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1094 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1113 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the provision of services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, StanSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1179 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1210 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1250 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by certain persons to a first responder's immunization history.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1268 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to prescription drug cost increases; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1325 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Effective immediately
HB 1335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of school-based behavioral health centers by public schools and a grant program administered by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission for the operation of those centers.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
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 1386 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to training and development activities for persons who may interact with an individual with autism or other pervasive developmental disorder.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1413 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disease prevention and preparedness information for emergency medical services personnel on certification or recertification.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a grant program to support the participation by certain health care providers in TexasAIM.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1431 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an investigation unit within the Health and Human Services Commission for certain unlicensed child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study on expanding recovery housing in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to allowing the parents or guardians of certain medically dependent children to opt out of the STAR Kids managed care program under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants under the emergency medical services assistance program and the distribution of certain revenue received by the comptroller.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1483 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
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 1564 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1576 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1578 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Task Force.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1585 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a study on interest or other waiting lists maintained for certain Medicaid programs providing services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1589 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to certain pregnant women regarding their eligibility for coverage under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to an initiative to increase the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1618 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information to certain women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1647 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the development of a dental services benefit under Medicaid for adult recipients with disabilities and a pilot program to provide those services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1669 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to increasing and improving the mental health and substance use disorder workforce in this state and increasing the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1682 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to collection and use of child safety data for licensed day-care centers.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of residential treatment centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to telehealth and home telemonitoring services, including the provision of those services under Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1758 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a grant program and interagency review of resources to support and sustain recovery community organizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services, telehealth services, and interprofessional Internet consultations in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to price transparency for certain prescription drugs; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1808 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to standards for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for certain child-care facilities and homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the possession and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in day-care centers; limiting liability.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1878 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a report on the quality of care provided to and quality of life of assisted living facility residents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1879 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching funds are available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1922 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information to certain women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2029 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of rural hospitals participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2050 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to consent requirements for the prescription of certain psychoactive medications to residents of nursing facilities and related institutions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to required human trafficking prevention training as a condition of registration permit or license renewal for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2062 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement for home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to influenza information for residents of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to family partners, family partner peer support services, and the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to general procedures and requirements for a nonopioid directive.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2091 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public access to certain hospital inspection and investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Health and Human Services Commission and long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2221 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a single Internet portal through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2222 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the administration and oversight of the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the use of prescription asthma medicine on public and private school campuses.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information following a screening.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to administrative penalties assessed against certain nursing facilities for the improper discharge or transfer of a resident.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2308 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching funds are available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2309 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for Medicaid recipients with increased household income from employment with a small business.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2313 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for employees of small businesses.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2330 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study of an intake system and state case management system for state and federal disaster assistance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2333 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the Texas ambulance response safety net program; imposing a mandatory payment; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to transparency in the rate-setting processes for the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to establishing caseload standards for certain care coordinators under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to utilization reviews and care coordination under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to permitting certain foster homes to store firearms and ammunition in the same locked location.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2368 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to access to and the provision of behavioral and mental health care services and trauma-informed care in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to changes to and the setting of fees, charges, and rates under the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2392 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the application requirements for first responder organizations to receive an initial license or to renew a license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to establishing supplemental payment programs for the reimbursement of certain ambulance providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2434 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2474 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect in a residential detention facility.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to transparency related to drug costs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to improving the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children, including children receiving benefits under the STAR Kids managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to required notice of the cost and health benefit plan coverage of newborn screening tests.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2600 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2618 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2673 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a report on cost savings attributable to the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2674 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to making an appropriation to the Health and Human Services Commission for children's advocacy centers and court-appointed special advocate programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2693 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to enhance community-based suicide prevention efforts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2703 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a work group on the establishment of a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2707 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the community mental health grant program to include services to and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an anatomical gift on behalf of a resident in a state supported living center.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the content of the Healthy Texas Women program provider list.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards and caregiver training for substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2783 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the establishment of the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2786 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to employee turnover reporting during a day-care center's, group day-care home's, or registered family home's license or registration renewal.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2798 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2813 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the statewide behavioral health coordinating council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the referral of certain pregnant women to a nurse-family partnership program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for a grant program for mental health services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the room placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to training requirements and prohibited discrimination for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2930 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the enforcement activities of the Health and Human Services Commission against certain child-care facilities; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2933 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to timely claims payments in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2970 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a consolidated eligibility screening process for benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3079 86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of home and community support services agencies providing inpatient hospice services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a closure plan for the Austin State Supported Living Center.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, MattSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to developing the proposed plan on long-term care for persons with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the administration and oversight of investigational adult stem cell treatments administered to certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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 3157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3159 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the accreditation of a Medicaid managed care plan.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by certain providers under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of a home and community support services agency; increasing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the regulation of e-cigarettes; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3223 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the enrollment of health care providers in Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to an expedited credentialing process for certain Medicaid providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the establishment of the home-delivered meal pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to programs and initiatives to prevent and respond to opioid addiction, misuse, abuse, and overdose and identify and treat co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for medication-assisted treatment for opioid or substance use disorder.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians for abortion complications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 3337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to a survey for women enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of a health care quality provider participation program; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to an annual medical examination for foster children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Conf. Comm. Report distributed
HB 3390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to caregivers for certain children, including the identification of caregivers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and an exception from licensing requirements for certain caretakers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 3401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to delivery of outpatient prescription drug benefits under certain public benefit programs, including Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a sickle cell task force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3468 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the operation of more than one ambulatory surgical center in a single facility.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3478 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an independent medical review of certain determinations by the Health and Human Services Commission or a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid managed care by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the early diagnosis and treatment of placental disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the billing codes used for the administration of tissue plasminogen activator by ambulance providers under the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to educational requirements for hospital case managers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 3538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment of the Opioid and Substance Abuse Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to a study and pilot program regarding the use of incentives to purchase certain fruits or vegetables under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to managing Medicaid recipient and provider complaints and appeals.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3549 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to a prohibition on certain inpatient hospital care limitations under the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the authority of a county to implement a pilot program to reuse wastewater at county facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3573 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to compliance with federal coding guidelines for certain divisions and offices within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons who are younger than 26 years of age.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3669 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to services provided to and collection of data regarding individuals with acquired brain injury.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3670 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the administration and operation of the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 3672 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the collection and reporting of data on services provided by chemical dependency treatment facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3677 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to requirements for screenings in public or private schools to detect vision disorders of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3685 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to pharmacy benefits provided through the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to providing access to local health departments and certain health service regional offices under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits under a fee-for-service delivery model.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 3704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain public health data maintained by the Department of State Health Services and shared with certain local health entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3707 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to value-based arrangements for prescription drugs in Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3721 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to an independent review organization to conduct reviews of certain medical necessity determinations under the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3735 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to an electronic portal for disclosures and consent regarding certain newborn screening information.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to creating an Internet website of certain day-care providers and parenting resources.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3739 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to including certain child care providers in the Texas Rising Star Program and establishing a pilot program to expand participation in the Texas Rising Star Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the eligibility of children and prioritization of persons on waiting lists for certain Medicaid long-term care services waiver programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of private health benefits with Medicaid benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3765 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain working parents for whom federal matching funds are available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of the coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3772 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a demonstration project that allows federally qualified health centers to test innovative health care delivery systems and data sharing under certain public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3776 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to establishing a program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain children through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3786 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by counties on the effectiveness of establishing a family drug court; establishing a family drug court grant program.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to establishing the supporting medically fragile children program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in for children program or the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the Texas Alternatives to Abortion Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3937 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3950 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Joint Committee on Child Welfare.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 3957 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to expedited death certificates for religious purposes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3958 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to demonstration projects to coordinate eligibility renewal and eligibility recertification for certain children in the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3980 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a requirement that the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council prepare a report regarding suicide rates in this state and state efforts to prevent suicides.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 4016 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to demonstration projects to coordinate eligibility renewal and eligibility recertification for certain children in the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4051 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4068 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4077 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to rural hospitals and similar facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4090 86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain school-age programs that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4099 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to information and contraceptives provided to a sexual assault survivor.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 4134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of parents and caretaker relatives for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to required mental health awareness training for first responders.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the operation and administration of certain health and human services programs, including the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of wound care education and training services providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to claims and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on health care providers under Medicaid and other public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4204 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain persons who are lawfully present in the United States.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate state and local regulation of group homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4259 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of listed family homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4260 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4261 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and family homes; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan to ensure the provision of prevention and early intervention services complies with federal law.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking and receiving financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 4289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of certain local governments to create and operate health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 4301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to required access to care and provider network provisions in a contract between the Health and Human Services Commission and a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the regulation of off-site restaurant services; authorizing a permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study on the impact of psychotropic medications.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth camp abuse complaints and compliance orders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to retain portion of appropriated funds to pay for implementation of certain health care programs under the Medicaid program.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 4462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 4463 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to required counseling before an abortion is performed.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a review of Medicaid dental services provided to children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care and the delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports to certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to implementation of the system redesign for the delivery of Medicaid benefits to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the eligibility of certain children for the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4561 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the system redesign for delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long term services and supports to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability and a pilot for certain populations with similar functional needs receiving services in managed care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the establishment of the independent provider health plan monitor for certain appeals in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4596 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to ensuring the continued provision of benefits under Medicaid and the supplemental nutrition assistance program for the children of individuals confined in a penal or correctional institution.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of a workgroup to study uniform quality measures under a value-based program for long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4753 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the cost of child care in this state in comparison to family income.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HJR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
SB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
SB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force on ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 99 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the ability of certain relative caretakers of dependent children to receive supplemental financial assistance and be assigned as protective payees for financial assistance payments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 121 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of rural hospitals under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Healthy Texas Women program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to collecting and reporting by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission of certain information relating to certain alcohol and controlled substance use and treatment.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/20
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 241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public health purpose.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women for behavioral health services after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 308 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 355 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan regarding implementation of prevention and early intervention services and community-based care and conducting a study regarding the resources provided to foster parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events at health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to a study of using a single intake form for state and federal disaster assistance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state to serve persons with mental health and substance use issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 562 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability and the operation and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 564 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to collecting data regarding unaccompanied minors in certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 568 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and family homes; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of listed family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
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 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 633 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to an initiative to increase the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 637 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Public Health
SB 643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 670 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 671 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 705 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an investigation unit within the Health and Human Services Commission for certain illegally operating child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to collection and use of child safety data for licensed day-care centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care, including the newborn screening preservation account.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 750 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care and the quality of services provided to women in this state under certain health care programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the accreditation of and a recipient's enrollment in a Medicaid managed care plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 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 795 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 821 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to children's advocacy centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
SB 829 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disease prevention and preparedness information for emergency medical services personnel on certification or recertification.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 830 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a vaccine preventable disease policy for first responders of emergency response entities; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 839 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a study on freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 867 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 898 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to standards for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for certain child-care facilities and homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1033 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1050 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of a health care quality provider participation program; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1071 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a pilot program to provide home-delivered meals to certain individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 1093 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the eligibility of children and prioritization of persons on waiting lists for certain Medicaid long-term care services waiver programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1094 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the delivery of Medicaid benefits to certain medically dependent children with private health benefits coverage.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid managed care program, including the provision of pharmacy benefits.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1099 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the consolidation of ombudsman programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to an independent medical review of certain determinations by the Health and Human Services Commission or a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a requirement that the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council prepare a report regarding suicide rates in this state and state efforts to prevent suicides.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1177 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to offering certain evidence-based services in lieu of other mental health or substance use disorder services by a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1179 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study on the allocation and expenditure of tobacco settlement agreement money.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 1207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program and the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to verification of employability of and consent to prescription medications obtained by certain nursing facility employees; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1235 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the enrollment of health care providers in Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1263 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain Medicaid recipients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the availability under Medicaid of certain drugs used to treat human immunodeficiency virus or prevent acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1287 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1288 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services reporting certain information regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1313 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a "Texas solution" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; requiring a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the enforcement activities of the Health and Human Services Commission against certain child-care facilities; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an employee database for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to consent to the disclosure of certain information and to other matters relating to newborn and infant screening tests.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman for state supported living centers to oversee community-based services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the independent provider health plan monitor for certain appeals in the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment by a county of public guardians for certain incapacitated persons and funding for guardianships by public guardians and related services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1445 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a home and community support services agency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to compliance with federal coding guidelines for certain divisions and offices within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children adopted from the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the reimbursement of providers for the provision of certain home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1519 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to establishing a council on long-term care facilities and to a dispute resolution process regarding those facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1529 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; imposing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1534 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to demonstration projects to coordinate eligibility renewal and eligibility recertification for certain children in the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to a complaint made by a foster child or youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1546 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
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 1564 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to access to certain medication-assisted treatment.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1607 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a study on issues regarding service animals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to certain rural medical facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees and taxes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to rural hospitals and similar facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of deferred maintenance projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1677 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1681 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to influenza information for residents of assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1687 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1744 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training requirements and prohibited discrimination for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
