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 39
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the repeal of certain time limitations on the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 75
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of possessing or delivering drug paraphernalia for persons involved in certain pilot programs.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 122
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of marihuana; providing an affirmative defense to prosecution for possession of marihuana.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 209
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 217
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 252
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
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 406
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to organ donor registration information when applying for a hunting or fishing license on the Internet.
House: Public Health Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 476
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 562
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to warning labels for opioid prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 605
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 670
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 746
86-0 (2019)
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 749
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
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 812
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the amount of the health care services fee paid by certain inmates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 893
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the carcinogenic risk level used in the development of certain environmental remediation benchmarks.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
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 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 1187
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to prescribing low-THC cannabis to certain patients for compassionate use.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
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 1255
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to patient records regarding maternal death.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
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 1292
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to statewide initiatives to improve maternal and newborn health for women with opioid use disorder.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1338
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to prescribing low-THC cannabis to certain patients for compassionate use.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1350
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the persons authorized to make an anatomical gift.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1360
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1361
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to an immunization rate tracking system for employees and residents of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 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 1423
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an immunization rate tracking system for employees and residents of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1425
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1429
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to patient medical records regarding maternal death.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1478
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1490
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1491
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1492
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to benefits for peace officers who suffer from certain diseases or illnesses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1511
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to required coverage for eating disorders under group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 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 1584
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1591
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the regulation of disease control by the Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1645
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1690
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requiring school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and private schools to adopt and implement policies and procedures relating to the care of students diagnosed with concussions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1722
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by certain counties and municipalities of disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1848
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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 1874
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a regenerative medicine registry established by the Texas Regenerative Medicine Coordinating Board.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1915
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1968
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to coverage for treatment of craniofacial abnormalities under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2057
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to supportive palliative care.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 2114
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
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 2413
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by peace officers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2462
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2555
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to guidelines for policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2563
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Medical Cannabis Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2576
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to prescribing and dispensing certain controlled substances to patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2597
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to designating May 17 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
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 2682
86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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 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 2746
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to manufacturer disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
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 2811
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the prescribing of controlled substances and dangerous drugs for acute pain.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 2961
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3039
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to coverage for bacterial meningitis vaccinations under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3064
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to payment of health benefit claims in coordination with third-party liability insurance.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3147
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a cancer clinical trial participation program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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 3340
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 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 3394
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, JarvisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance of sickle cell disease awareness specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
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 3428
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease and dementia for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees and area agencies on aging employees and volunteers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3551
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3583
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to an optional blood type designation on a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license or learner's permit.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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 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 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 3746
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to access to certain health records and information by certain individuals regarding a child placed in foster care.
House: Human Services
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 3857
86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to discrimination by a health care provider based on immunization status.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3881
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3883
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to development of the form for the annual immunization status report by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3884
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to dissemination of bacterial meningitis information by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3996
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 4040
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to eligibility for employment by a dispensing organization licensed under the Texas Compassionate-Use Act based on a criminal history background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4045
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain eligible medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations; changing a fee.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4050
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the immunizations requirements of privately owned and operated child-care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 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 4121
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Council and the state plan for diabetes and obesity treatment and education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 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 4274
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4297
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4325
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of a glaucoma comanagement registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4418
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4468
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to county jails and community mental health programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HCR 138
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the practicality of establishing a brain research institute of Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HJR 12
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the maximum bond amount authorized for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 21
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HR 2189
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1207.
Reported enrolled
SB 21
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 90
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 149
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 185
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure requirements regarding certain oil or gas well accidents.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 200
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 329
86-0 (2019)
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
Left pending in committee
SB 338
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
Co-author authorized
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 400
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and terminal illnesses and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 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 436
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to statewide initiatives to improve maternal and newborn health for women with opioid use disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 438
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain time limitations on the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 516
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to registration as an organ donor and a voluntary contribution to the organ donor registry when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 559
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to patient records regarding maternal death.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House passage as amended reported
SB 574
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
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 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 865
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain qualifying medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 869
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to guidelines for policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 949
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the game animal meat safety task force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 959
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 982
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 999
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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 1056
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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 1095
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to access to certain health records and information by certain individuals regarding a child placed in foster care.
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 1110
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to communicable disease prevention for federal immigration detention facilities located near an international border.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1112
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the study and prevention of opioid overdoses occurring in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1113
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to a waiver authorizing the application of pesticides for mosquito control by certain municipal or county employees in an emergency.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1119
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1120
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1121
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to public health laboratory capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1123
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to border health programs conducted by the Department of State Health Services in collaboration with Mexican and federal authorities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
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 1148
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 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 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 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 1312
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain programs to prevent vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in border counties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 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 1383
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 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 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 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 1582
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to benefits for peace officers relating to certain diseases or illnesses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1641
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.
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 1735
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the possession and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in day-care centers; limiting liability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1736
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
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 1765
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the administration and oversight of investigational adult stem cell treatments administered to certain patients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1780
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to value-based arrangements in the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1827
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the possession and emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by law enforcement agencies and peace officers.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1837
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient's medical condition or symptoms, and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1867
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1898
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to designating May 17 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1912
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the sharing of newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information to parents following a screening.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2014
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to voluntary contributions to the cancer prevention and research fund for pediatric cancer research.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 2015
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the issuance of pediatric cancer research specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2129
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2151
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Council and the state plan for diabetes and obesity treatment and education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2205
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to programs established to eliminate injection-associated infectious diseases; providing certain civil and criminal immunity.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2234
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the establishment of the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2295
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the provision of educational materials regarding disease prevention during a disaster.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2301
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the maternal peer support pilot program for perinatal mood disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2350
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the prohibited administration of certain vaccinations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2351
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to discrimination by a health care provider based on immunization status.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2385
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the carcinogenic risk level used in the development of certain environmental remediation benchmarks.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2388
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to services provided to and collection of data regarding individuals with acquired brain injury.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2416
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and medical research cannabis.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2557
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to optional designations on a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license or learner's permit for blood type and blood disorders.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SJR 7
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 8
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 23
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund innovative programs for public school students with autism.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 29
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 63
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operations of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 84
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review date for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and the time for awarding cancer research and prevention grants.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 97
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to consent to the immunization of certain children for cancer prevention or treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 107
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a human papillomavirus immunization report.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 120
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to non-medical exemptions from immunization requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 126
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to an educational module certificate requirement for certain immunization exemptions; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 164
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 224
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 241
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a health care practitioner counseling requirement for persons claiming an immunization exemption on the basis of conscience, including a religious belief.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 243
85-0 (2017)
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 274
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to information regarding spina bifida.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 583
85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 628
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 661
85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
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 Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 810
85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain investigational stem cell treatments to patients with certain severe chronic diseases or terminal illnesses and regulating the possession, use, and transfer of adult stem cells; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 831
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to coverage for treatment of craniofacial abnormalities under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 942
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on sexually transmitted diseases among elderly persons in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 943
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the Transgender Healthcare Advisory Committee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 970
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1008
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study on early detection and early intervention in cases of children with autism spectrum disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1029
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1036
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain breast cancer screening procedures under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1044
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to mandatory spinal screenings for children in certain grades attending public or private schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1047
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1067
85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to newborn screening tests for adrenoleukodystrophy.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1070
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a health care provider based on immunization status.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1076
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the mandatory spinal screening of public and private school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1092
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the persons authorized to make an anatomical gift.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 1124
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1434
85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver's license offices.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1466
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to coverage for mammography and supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1539
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1809
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to annual testing of certain child-care facility employees for tuberculosis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1886
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to dyslexia screening and testing in public schools, the employment of dyslexia specialists by regional education service centers, the development of a list of training opportunities for educators regarding dyslexia, and transition planning for students enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1908
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1922
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by survivors of fire fighters.
House: Pensions
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1927
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1937
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to newborn screening tests for adrenoleukodystrophy.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2025
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain long-term care facilities, including facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2035
85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2107
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2200
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the medical use of marihuana; providing a defense to prosecution for possession of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2249
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2262
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for accelerated refills of certain prescription eye drops.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2269
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the civil liability of a hospital with a children's isolation unit and of certain hospital employees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2403
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a study concerning maternal mortality and morbidity in the state's African American population.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2419
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott
Relating to an exemption for current and former members of the armed services from the requirement that an incoming student at a public or private or independent institution of higher education show proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2520
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain nursing facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2695
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to information regarding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2848
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to consultations with contracted physician networks and physician systems during certain investigations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2874
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to providing information regarding immunization requirements for admission to public elementary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2972
85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the exemption of the absence from school of a student with a chronic or debilitating illness or condition from the calculation of student attendance for purposes of school accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2978
85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration or a driver's license that a person has a health condition that may impede communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2986
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to designating May 17 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3112
85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of healthy nutrition and physical activity guidelines for public school teachers, public school administrators, and licensed child-care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3120
85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3146
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3183
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3236
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the costs associated with the provision of certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3256
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
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: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3298
85-0 (2017)
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 3299
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3304
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Tagged
HB 3359
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, ScottSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver's license offices.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3469
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the licensing and registration of certain assisted living facilities and group home facilities; authorizing the imposition of a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3523
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3560
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to a joint interim study regarding health benefit coverage for obesity under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3576
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the investigation of, and release of information concerning, communicable disease, including the Zika virus and other high consequence communicable diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3710
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the comanagement of glaucoma by ophthalmologists and therapeutic optometrists and the establishment of a comanagement registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3711
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3721
85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to access to and participation in cancer clinical trials.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3812
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3851
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3891
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to coverage for eating disorders under certain health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3893
85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of epinephrine auto-injectors to and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in day-care centers; limiting liability.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4076
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4148
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to development of the form for the annual immunization status report by public schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4151
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to dissemination of bacterial meningitis information by school districts.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4176
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4260
85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the regulation of men's health and safety; creating a civil penalty for unregulated masturbatory emissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 111
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 81
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operations of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; authorizing a trust company to charge the institute an investment fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 164
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 224
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review date for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and the time for awarding cancer research and prevention grants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 269
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 337
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the age at which a person may purchase aerosol paint.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 431
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 479
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 545
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to information regarding autism spectrum disorders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 596
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 723
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 756
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to required coverage for obesity under group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 850
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the mandatory spinal screening of public and private school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 853
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver's license offices.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 910
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1010
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1040
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for accelerated refills of certain prescription eye drops.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1069
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by survivors of fire fighters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1074
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the persons authorized to make an anatomical gift.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1081
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the administration of prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1101
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of epinephrine auto-injectors to and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in day-care centers; limiting liability.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1224
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a statewide system for stroke response and treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1342
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1367
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1417
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1569
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1599
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to maternal mortality reporting and investigation information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1601
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment by certain counties and municipalities of disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1681
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Communicable Disease and Public Health Center.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1683
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1684
85-0 (2017)
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 1693
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of seniors with a visual impairment by the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1695
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public health purpose.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1769
85-0 (2017)
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 1774
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1924
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1929
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to maternal mortality and morbidity and pregnancy-related deaths, including postpartum depression.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 2008
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2041
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a human papillomavirus immunization report.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 9
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to explore and negotiate the creation of a binational framework allowing the United States and Mexico to address the threat of communicable diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 18
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 9
85-1 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to maternal health and safety, pregnancy-related deaths, and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 10
85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to maternal morbidity and pregnancy-related deaths.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 11
85-1 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 23
85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund innovative programs for public school students with autism.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 28
85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the membership of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 29
85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to pregnancy information on death certificates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 51
85-1 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression.
Filed
HB 59
85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to maternal morbidity and pregnancy-related deaths.
Filed
HB 85
85-1 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 109
85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 186
85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the persons authorized to make an anatomical gift.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 225
85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the membership of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 227
85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the creation of a maternal health care improvement program to address maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 236
85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the provision of information to certain women enrolled in the Texas women's health program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 247
85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to pregnancy information on death certificates.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 305
85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the screening of certain women for substance use and postpartum depression.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 329
85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to maternal health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 17
85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to maternal health and safety, pregnancy-related deaths, and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 26
85-1 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.
Filed
SB 43
85-1 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression.
Filed
SB 59
85-1 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity and the creation of a maternal health care quality improvement program.
Filed
SB 79
85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Filed
SB 82
85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 21
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 50
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 60
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to firefighters and emergency medical technicians who bring certain claims for benefits or compensation.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 65
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 175
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 177
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 269
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
No action taken in committee
HB 390
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 502
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 566
84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at off-campus school-sanctioned events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 608
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to vaccines authorized under the adult safety net vaccination program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 611
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to reporting requirements concerning Ebola virus disease.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 694
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 819
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the definition of a public health nuisance; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 837
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the medical use of marihuana; providing a defense to prosecution for possession of marihuana.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 892
84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1038
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to premium payment assistance for insurance coverage for hemophilia medical treatment.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1282
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a human papillomavirus-associated cancer strategic plan developed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1388
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1495
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the electronic transmission of certain communications related to the prevention of communicable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1595
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to testing certain defendants or confined persons for communicable diseases.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1674
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a physician counseling requirement for persons claiming an immunization exemption on the basis of conscience, including a religious belief.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1724
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1952
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to grants awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2006
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to exemptions from immunization requirements for public school students and students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2055
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a sentinel surveillance program for emerging and neglected tropical diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2087
84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of healthy nutrition and physical activity guidelines for licensed child-care providers, public school teachers, and public school administrators.
House: Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2171
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to information maintained in the immunization registry with the consent of an individual after the individual becomes an adult.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2174
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to testing for and education about congenital cytomegalovirus in infants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2311
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2323
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to mandatory spinal screenings for children in certain grades attending public or private schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2395
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the testing of a juvenile for a sexually transmitted disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) following the filing of a petition and a finding of probable cause that the juvenile has engaged in certain delinquent conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2422
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the acquisition and use by a school district of an electroencephalogram brain assessment platform to monitor concussions in student athletes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2474
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2541
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of certain treatments for enrollees diagnosed with a terminal illness; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2585
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to implementation of a rapid response system in certain hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2588
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to disclosures by nursing facilities and assisted living facilities regarding certification or classification to provide specialized care, treatment, or personal care services to residents with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders and the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining those conditions; adding requirements for an occupational license.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2646
84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the disclosure of information regarding communicable diseases to first responders and certain entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2752
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a chronic respiratory disease state strategic plan developed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2770
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2813
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer screening.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2847
84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools; providing immunity.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2854
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by firefighters and emergency medical technicians or their survivors.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2902
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to studies and reports on immunization exemptions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2906
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to certain diagnostic testing during pregnancy.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2908
84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses and severe chronic diseases to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2950
84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3074
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the provision of artificially administered nutrition and hydration and life-sustaining treatment.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3155
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to insurance coverage for hemophilia medical treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3282
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of, communication of best practices concerning, and collection of information pertaining to the provision of evidence-based behavioral services for students with autism spectrum disorder in this state.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3317
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to continuing education requirements regarding autism awareness for peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
No action taken in committee
HB 3414
84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3473
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the provision of a cranial molding orthosis under the medical assistance and child health plan programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3574
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study on early detection and early intervention in cases of children with autism spectrum disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3651
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of drugs not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the false representation that a substance is a drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration or intended for the prevention or treatment of diseases in humans; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3706
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to requiring certain food service establishments that prepare peanut products to post warning signs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3785
84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3820
84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to safe patient handling practices at hospitals and nursing homes; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3875
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for public schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3954
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3986
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to coverage by certain health benefit plans for certain services prescribed to treat autism spectrum disorder.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 66
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public school and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 197
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
SB 298
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 339
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 355
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to control measures for an individual exposed to a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 468
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 491
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in certain actions asserting asbestos- or silica-related injuries.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 538
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the control of infectious diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 547
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to epidemiological reports and immunization exemption data and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 779
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to access to certain medical test results in a criminal proceeding; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 791
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to education about congenital cytomegalovirus in infants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 970
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1114
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1128
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to certain diagnostic testing during pregnancy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1163
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1371
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1374
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring that certain strategic plans of certain state agencies include the goals of reducing the incidence of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-related disease in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1476
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to strategic plan goals to address hunger, food, nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1574
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites and to visa waivers for certain physicians.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1701
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a human papillomavirus-associated cancer strategic plan developed by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1705
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the testing of a juvenile for a sexually transmitted disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) following the filing of a petition and a finding of probable cause that the juvenile has engaged in certain delinquent conduct.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1768
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1790
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of drugs not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the false representation that a substance is a drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1836
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a chronic respiratory disease state strategic plan developed by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1839
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1884
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of cognitive rehabilitation therapy under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1886
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to developing a program to provide telemedicine medical services to certain children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1901
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2003
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer screening.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2058
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments; authorizing a fee; requiring a food allergen awareness certification for certain food service employees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 365
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 392
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to newborn screening for congenital heart defects.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 446
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 495
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 512
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 565
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 594
83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of marihuana.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 595
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain health programs and councils.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 725
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 740
83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease and other disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 771
83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to information maintained in the immunization registry after an individual becomes an adult.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 951
83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1080
83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of permits for dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1085
83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1091
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to firefighters and emergency medical technicians who bring certain claims for benefits or compensation.
House: Urban Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1150
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for licensed child-care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1221
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1264
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to information regarding the number of public school students with dyslexia.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1325
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the dismissal of certain actions arising from exposure to asbestos and silica.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1454
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, NaomiSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to events to educate students about Type 2 diabetes in certain school districts.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1455
83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to in-hospital and out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders and advance directives; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1507
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the minimum standards for birthing centers and certain health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1539
83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1566
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to testing of a juvenile for a sexually transmitted disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) upon the filing of a petition alleging delinquent conduct.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1611
83-0 (2013)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to the date by which certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education must receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1690
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to measures to prevent or control the entry into or spread in this state of certain communicable diseases; providing a penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1718
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the eligibility of certain terminally ill individuals to purchase a resident hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1750
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the development and distribution of information regarding certain breast surgeries for patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1915
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the adoption of an ethics policy by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2032
83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the authority of the board of hospital managers of the Tarrant County Hospital District to adopt and implement a tobacco-related preventable disease policy.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2042
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2069
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the release of inmates convicted of certain violent crimes on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2073
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to driving with certain untreated sleep disorders or employing a person with an untreated sleep disorder as a commercial motor vehicle driver; creating offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2124
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a medical power of attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2128
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the designation of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2186
83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to authority of certain facilities to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2217
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the provision of a cranial molding orthosis under the medical assistance and child health plan programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2222
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the minimum patient age for administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2342
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2470
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to venue for actions to revoke certain medical powers of attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2483
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to including oral health education as part of the coordinated health program for public elementary, middle, and junior high school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2525
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to a criminal penalty for failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2529
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
Filed
HB 2533
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to coverage for and access to hemophilia medical treatment.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2545
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to settlement credits in asbestos and silica cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2598
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to AIDS, HIV, and hepatitis education and testing for inmates, state jail defendants, and employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2625
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to disease management practices of local mental health authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2629
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the determination of the impairment rating of an employee with a lumbar injury under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2669
83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to a release of certain adult stem cell donor information by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2709
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2711
83-0 (2013)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students and of certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2929
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for brain injury.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2993
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the creation of a game animal meat safety task force.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3196
83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to licensing and certification requirements for certain health facilities and to the allocation of Medicaid beds in certain of those facilities; increasing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3227
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3238
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 3285
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the reporting of health care associated infections.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3515
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a statewide system for stroke response and treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3516
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a statewide system for the response to and treatment of certain types of heart attacks.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3616
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3656
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to court authorization of elective surgery for certain persons with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3732
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3884
83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the identification and treatment of a concussion suffered by a student athlete.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 1895
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Expressing support for chronic care coordination and encouraging the adoption of evidence-based strategies to prevent, postpone, and treat chronic diseases.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
SB 62
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 64
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for licensed child-care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 149
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 153
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the amounts of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain health facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 185
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to information regarding the number of public school students with dyslexia.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 253
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to newborn screening for congenital heart defects.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 386
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 403
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 415
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 493
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 495
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 504
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the requirement that certain schoolchildren be screened for abnormal spinal curvature.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 523
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the issuance of permits for dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 651
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a medical power of attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 675
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to certain advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 807
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the authority of the Department of State Health Services to admit certain nonresident tuberculosis patients to a state chest hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 813
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 882
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limitations on the percentage of money awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas for certain uses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 924
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to strategic plans to address hunger, food, nutrition, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 954
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the authority of the board of hospital managers of the Tarrant County Hospital District to adopt and implement a tobacco-related preventable disease policy.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 991
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 996
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for brain injury.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1051
83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the determination of the impairment rating of an employee with a lumbar injury under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1054
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students and of certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1112
83-0 (2013)
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 1177
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the development of a statewide ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction system of care plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1183
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to testing of a juvenile for a sexually transmitted disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on the filing of a petition alleging delinquent conduct that includes certain sexual offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1484
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for enrollees diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1667
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a chronic neurological disease registry; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1687
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the establishment of a statewide system for stroke response and treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1750
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a criminal penalty for failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 1764
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the provision of a cranial molding orthosis under the medical assistance and child health plan programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1765
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections at health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1786
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the restriction of certain foods at public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1809
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the establishment of a statewide system for the response to and treatment of certain types of heart attacks.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1912
83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to disease management practices of local mental health authorities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 27
83-1 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
Filed
HB 47
83-2 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a marketing and outreach campaign and services to reduce unintended pregnancies and lower rates of sexually transmitted diseases.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 39
83-2 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to a marketing and outreach campaign and services to reduce unintended pregnancies and lower rates of sexually transmitted diseases.
Filed
HB 114
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to designating April as Minority Cancer Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 117
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to disease control outreach programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 123
82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to an adult diabetes education program in certain county hospital systems and hospital districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 286
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with food or other life-threatening allergies.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 383
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to allowing a surrogate decision-maker to consent to certain medical treatments on behalf of an inmate of a correctional facility.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 402
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to public school students who have dyscalculia.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 438
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for orally administered anticancer medications.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 639
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to school district policies for the care of students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 669
82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to informing a patient concerning reconstructive breast surgery before performing certain surgical procedures.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 727
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary statewide diabetes mellitus registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 742
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 834
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to supplemental breast cancer screening.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1128
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1133
82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a review board to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1255
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to programs, services, and information related to women's health, family planning, and human sexuality.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1292
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1321
82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1491
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the medical use of marihuana.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1557
82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of first-time students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1657
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the reporting of health care associated infections.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1672
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1673
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to testing accommodations for a person with dyslexia taking a licensing examination administered by a state agency.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1744
82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1816
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of first-time students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1875
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the repeal of certain health programs, task forces, and councils, to the review of certain health programs, councils, centers, and divisions under the Texas Sunset Act, and to the transfer of certain functions to the Department of State Health Services; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2038
82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prevention, treatment, and oversight of concussions affecting public school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2075
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2102
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the requirement that certain mammography reports contain information regarding supplemental breast cancer screening.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2312
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a sickle cell disease program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2648
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the reestablishment of the Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2946
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for loss or impairment of speech, language, or hearing.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2975
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3171
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to improved efficiency in the delivery of Medicaid services to certain recipients, including recipients with chronic diseases, through the use of telemedicine, telehealth, and home telemonitoring services and certain disease management initiatives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3279
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the creation of the Santa Rosa grant program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3336
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to information regarding pertussis for parents of newborn children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3459
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 3520
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: Human Services
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3557
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to coverage for autism spectrum disorder under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3724
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HCR 170
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459.
Filed
HCR 171
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459.
Filed
HR 369
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Encouraging greater public awareness of the risks of pertussis and of the importance of adolescents and adults receiving the Tdap vaccine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 27
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 57
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of post-acute care acquired brain injury rehabilitation facilities; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 80
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to public health laboratories administered by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 169
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to coverage for autism spectrum disorder under certain health benefit plans offered to state employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 187
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to human body and anatomical specimen donation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 204
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to insurance coverage for certain devices used in the treatment of diabetes.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 218
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 229
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to newborn hearing screenings and hearing services for certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 243
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reestablishment of the Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 262
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for orally administered anticancer medications.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 270
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to newborn hearing screenings.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 440
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 441
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to coverage for autism spectrum disorder under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 510
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a voluntary statewide diabetes mellitus registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 585
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to programs, services, and information related to women's health, family planning, and human sexuality.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 620
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 796
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to reporting on and assessing programs for the prevention and treatment of diabetes in the state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 798
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the amounts of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain health facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 835
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to prevention, treatment, and management of concussions affecting public and private school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 856
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 866
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 867
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to testing accommodations for a person with dyslexia taking a licensing examination administered by a state agency.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1004
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain beverages.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1107
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1177
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the adoption by health care facilities of a policy on vaccine preventable diseases; imposing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1360
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1381
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain mammography reports contain information regarding supplemental breast cancer screening.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
HB 26
82-1 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system and to studies regarding delivery of health care services by certain nurses.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 142
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
House: Public Health
Considered by s/c in work session
HB 164
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of marihuana.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 272
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
House: Public Health
Considered by s/c in work session
HB 344
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to reimbursement under the state Medicaid program for health care services associated with certain adverse events.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 390
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for routine patient care costs for enrollees participating in certain clinical trials.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 451
81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 506
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment and implementation of a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 679
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to testing and warnings related to mercury levels in certain fish.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 681
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to requiring warning signs regarding mercury levels in certain fish.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 748
81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with developmental disabilities by a state school or state center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 864
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the extension of credit to an individual who incurs debt for necessary medical treatment.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1290
81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for bariatric surgery and for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1358
81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1362
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the pilot program for reporting of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 1363
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the diabetes mellitus registry pilot program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1386
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections at health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1418
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1671
81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to mutual aid agreements for newborn screening laboratory services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1694
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the improvement of women's health by providing certain services and information related to unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1795
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to newborn screening and the creation of the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1811
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the standard of causation in claims involving mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1828
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to information submitted to, maintained in, and released from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1847
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that certain health benefit plans cover certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1879
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1905
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to studying the costs and benefits of a pilot program for services for adults with autism and other related disabilities with similar support needs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2000
81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2026
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to bariatric surgery coverage for state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2055
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2190
81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to an adult diabetes education program in certain county hospital systems and hospital districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2220
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to require immunization against human papillomavirus for a person's admission to elementary or secondary school.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2294
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the establishment of the undiagnosed disease registry.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2330
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to laboratory tests measuring kidney function.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2379
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an adult stem cell research program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2382
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to information submitted to and maintained in the immunization registry after an individual becomes an adult.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2383
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2384
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain mammography systems that fail certification standards.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2562
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to insurance premium payment assistance for certain persons who have hemophilia and are unable to pay the entire cost of treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2621
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to requiring an assessment by health care providers of the risk of lead poisoning of certain children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2713
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for acute or chronic medical conditions.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2967
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2969
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3005
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the mandatory testing of persons suspected of exposing employees of a juvenile probation department to certain diseases.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3100
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to billing for certain adverse events that occur during the provision of health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3123
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the provision of case management services to inmates with certain illnesses.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3326
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to health risk assessments of state employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3327
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the duties of the interagency obesity council and the Department of Agriculture relating to health, wellness, and prevention of obesity.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3328
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to immunization requirements for children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3597
81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to designating October as Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3707
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to county-regulated disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases for certain counties.
House: Public Health
Considered by s/c in work session
HB 3898
81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the establishment of an Alzheimer's disease registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3931
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the provision of exercise equipment to certain recipients of medical assistance.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4006
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hardcastle, RickSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to veterinarian reports of diseased animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4189
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the conduct of compliance programs by institutions of higher education and to the vaccination of students of institutions of higher education against bacterial meningitis.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 4334
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pain management clinics.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4407
81-0 (2009)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to rules concerning administration and maintenance of anaphylaxis medicine on public school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 4506
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the screening of newborns for sickle-cell trait and other disorders by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4560
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by certain emergency first responders.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4572
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to insurance coverage for certain devices that facilitate insulin therapy and enhance glucose control in the treatment of diabetes.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4633
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with food or other life-threatening allergies.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 292
81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2559.
Signed by the Governor
HR 1723
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Directing the commissioner of education to inform school boards and superintendents that swine flu qualifies as an exception to the 180-day attendance statute and directing the commissioner to adjust the average daily attendance rate for affected school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 1784
81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.
Promoting greater public awareness of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease.
House: Public Health
Reported enrolled
HR 2911
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2330.
Reported enrolled
SB 39
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for routine patient care costs for enrollees participating in certain clinical trials.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 64
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to insurance coverage for certain devices that facilitate insulin therapy and enhance glucose control in the treatment of diabetes.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 135
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation and publication of cancer incidence maps by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 188
81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to disease control outreach programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 203
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 284
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to human body and anatomical specimen donation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 345
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to screening health care personnel of home and community support services agencies for tuberculosis.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 346
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to information submitted to and maintained in the immunization registry after an individual becomes an adult.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 347
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 424
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program and study.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 494
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to making an appropriation to the Department of State Health Services to be used in connection with the reporting of health care-associated infections at certain health care facilities and the creation of an advisory panel.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 527
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to certain mammography systems that fail certification standards.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 614
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to preexisting condition provisions in individual accident and health insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 712
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the requirement that certain defendants in a criminal case undergo testing for HIV infection and other diseases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 819
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of certain first-time students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 870
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to the duties of the interagency obesity council and the Department of Agriculture relating to health, wellness, and prevention of obesity and to the establishment of an obesity prevention pilot program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 871
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to the state employee wellness program, including health risk assessments of state employees.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 895
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 911
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the certification and regulation of pain management clinics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 1030
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to providing certain health care services for certain military servicemembers.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
SB 1092
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the screening of newborns for sickle-cell trait and other disorders by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1100
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the improvement of women's health by providing certain services and information related to unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1123
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the standard of causation in claims involving mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1213
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by certain emergency first responders.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1214
81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to consumption advisories for mercury contamination in fish, crustaceans, molluscan shellfish, and other aquatic and terrestrial animals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1217
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an autism program to provide services to children with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1251
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to information submitted to, maintained in, and released from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1305
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to insurance premium payment assistance for certain persons who have hemophilia and are unable to pay the entire cost of treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1328
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a study on the feasibility of providing vaccines to first responders deployed to a disaster area.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1329
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food manufacturers, food wholesalers, and warehouse operators required to hold a license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1330
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to mutual aid agreements for newborn screening laboratory services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1348
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for acquired brain injuries.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 1612
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the provision of information by health and human services agencies to assist children with velocardiofacial syndrome.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1663
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the disregard or violation of a resident's advance directive by a nursing institution; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1720
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Pierson, Paula
Relating to newborn screening and the creation of the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1733
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of testing for prostate cancer for certain males.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1816
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the pilot program for reporting of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1817
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary statewide diabetes mellitus registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1824
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the Interagency Task Force for Children with Special Needs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1837
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1932
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the licensing requirements of hospitals temporarily providing outpatient dialysis services to a person because of a disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 2076
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to health insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 2078
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to newborn hearing screenings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2116
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a pilot program to provide community-based alternatives under the Medicaid program for certain individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2205
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 2260
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of post-acute care traumatic brain injury rehabilitation facilities; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 2577
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to bariatric surgery coverage for state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SR 1069
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2330.
Reported enrolled
HB 13
81-1 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
Filed
HB 14
80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, and information about certain cancer treatments; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 146
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to human papilloma virus education and immunization.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 215
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to immunization against human papilloma virus.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 225
80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of state money for certain biomedical research.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 276
80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to a risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 292
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the requirement that certain offenders undergo testing for AIDS, HIV infection, or related conditions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 299
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to testing and warnings related to mercury levels in certain fish.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 300
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to requiring warning signs regarding mercury levels in certain fish.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 370
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to environmental lead investigations by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 416
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to providing for restroom access for persons with certain medical conditions; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 431
80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the release of a defendant convicted of a state jail felony on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 437
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment of pain management guidelines for physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 537
80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to research using human cells and tissues.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 574
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the rights of a patient receiving treatment for severe chronic or acute pain.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 637
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to making participation in an animal identification program voluntary.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 659
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 678
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to infection rates at health-care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 709
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to information regarding umbilical cord blood options.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 711
80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to protecting certain members of the Texas National Guard from exposure to depleted uranium.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 763
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 856
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 861
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to smoke detectors in certain residential dwellings.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 919
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain mental disorders in children under a health coverage plan established by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas under the Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage Act.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1059
80-0 (2007)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an immunization awareness program in certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1068
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to distribution of condoms to inmates and state jail defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1082
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a pilot program to require reporting of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1098
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to immunization against human papillomavirus.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1115
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting immunization against human papilloma virus as a condition for admission to public school.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1128
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1215
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to human papilloma virus vaccine requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1224
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for enrollees with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1363
80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creation of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1373
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1398
80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections at certain health care facilities and the creation of an advisory panel.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1436
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1437
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for acute or chronic medical conditions.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1438
80-0 (2007)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1455
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in certain counties to require health and human services providers to provide screening to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1457
80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the acceptable methods for disposal of poultry carcasses.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1534
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of marihuana.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1600
80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a study concerning maximum lifetime benefit limits under health benefit plan coverage applicable to hemophilia-related services, supplies, pharmaceuticals, and biologics.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1663
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to classifying oysters as an inherently unsafe product for personal consumption.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 1728
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to confidentiality of certain information in rabies vaccination certificates and dog and cat registries.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1806
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to restrictions on the substitution of generically equivalent versions of antiepileptic and antiseizure drugs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1842
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain services and information related to unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1846
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1885
80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to health care-associated infection rates at certain health care facilities and the creation of an advisory panel.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1895
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1896
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to information submitted to and maintained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1897
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Immunization and Screening Registry.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 1919
80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment for certain brain injuries and serious mental illnesses.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2011
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for a hospital stay following mastectomy and certain related procedures.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2100
80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to medical facilities for inmates released on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2116
80-0 (2007)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for home defibrillators.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2132
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the creation of a diabetes mellitus registry pilot program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2313
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to designating the second full week in September as obesity awareness week.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2326
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to immunization requirements for children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2419
80-0 (2007)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of dietetics and nutrition care services.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 2505
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists; imposing penalties.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2609
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to vaccination against human papillomavirus.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2614
80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to an adult diabetes education program in certain county hospital systems and hospital districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2615
80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to a study on an adult diabetes education program in certain county hospital systems and hospital districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2629
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a competitive grant pilot program for certain small retailers of fresh produce.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2668
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for certain state employees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2827
80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to rules regarding anaphylaxis treatment provided by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2854
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to creating the Texas Patient Safety and Public Health Council and providing information to patients about high-risk personal lifestyle conduct.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2921
80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to an annual report on hospital infection rates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3127
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the immunization requirements for admission to schools and during certain declared disasters; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3165
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to medically accurate information in the provision of instruction or the development of material relating to human development and human sexuality.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3183
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the requirement that certain children receive the influenza vaccine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3184
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to educating parents about the benefits of immunizing certain children against influenza.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3473
80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, DianneSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consent for medical treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3540
80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, Juan | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for enrollees with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3618
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain health programs and grants and other related funds for school districts located in the border region.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3697
80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the creation of a youth diabetes registry; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3735
80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a diabetes demonstration pilot program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3792
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to tailored benefit packages for certain categories of the Medicaid population.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3881
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to state funding for certain persons eligible for services under the federal law for prevention and treatment of breast and cervical cancer.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3917
80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the provision of diabetes self-management training under the state Medicaid program and the child health plan program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HJR 43
80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Institute for Regenerative Medicine, authorizing the issuance of bonds for the purposes of the institute, and prohibiting the legislature from prohibiting stem cell research.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 90
80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of scientific research of all forms of human cancer.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HR 1404
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Encouraging the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to partner with private entities to provide education on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
SB 39
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a cancer drug donation program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 73
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 92
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 110
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to dissemination of information concerning immunization against human papillomavirus.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 288
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections at certain health care facilities and the creation of an advisory panel.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 308
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 338
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to carbon monoxide alarms and smoke detectors in certain residential dwellings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 363
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to protecting certain members of the Texas National Guard from exposure to depleted uranium and assisting certain members who may have been exposed to obtain federal government services.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 409
80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the interchange of anti-epileptic drugs and drugs used to treat or prevent seizures.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 415
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creation of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 418
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a research program regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 419
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for enrollees with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 438
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting immunization against human papilloma virus as a condition for admission to public school.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 556
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the creation of an interagency obesity council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 674
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for routine patient care costs for enrollees participating in certain clinical trials.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 703
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists; imposing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 725
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 728
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to incentives offered in relation to certain health benefit plans for participation in programs promoting disease prevention, wellness, and health.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 730
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to a study concerning maximum lifetime benefit limits under health benefit plan coverage applicable to hemophilia-related services, supplies, pharmaceuticals, and biologics.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 791
80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to classifying oysters as an inherently unsafe product for personal consumption.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 810
80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to control measures and court orders for management of persons with communicable diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 814
80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to environmental lead investigations by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 815
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for vaccination against human papillomavirus.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 837
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain services and information related to unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 892
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Immunization and Screening Registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 925
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the time a person may be detained in custody for a preliminary examination.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 983
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the screening of newborns for sickle cell trait by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1090
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a youth diabetes registry; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1168
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of dietetics and nutrition care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1202
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishment of a pilot program by the commissioner of education for the prevention of obesity in children attending the public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1226
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the provision of diabetes self-management training under the state Medicaid program and the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1292
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1497
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a competitive grant pilot program for certain small retailers of fresh produce.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1566
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1734
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to providing Medicaid services to certain persons with traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1754
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of certain institutions of higher education in this state to use private money to perform scientific research regarding regenerative or reparative medical therapies or treatments.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 1835
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of state money for certain biomedical research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1902
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of certain first-time students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1937
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1938
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a study and report of the feasibility of establishing a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2040
80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for certain state employees.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 43
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of scientific research of all forms of human cancer.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 8
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos and silica.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 162
79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain procedures related to the possible exposure to certain diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 658
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 734
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to infection rates at health-care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 738
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, JoeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to updating citations to Chapter 74, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, in Chapter 81, Health and Safety Code.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 790
79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the conduct of newborn screening by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 984
79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with diabetes.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1095
79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the offense of harassment by persons in certain correctional facilities and to creating the offense of harassment of public servant.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1252
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing services for persons with chronic kidney disease under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1259
79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to a risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1316
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to immunization requirements for children in regulated child-care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1426
79-0 (2005)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information in a rabies vaccination certificate.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1485
79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for screening tests for human papillomavirus and cervical cancer.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1486
79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of a cervical cancer task force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1492
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to work-related exposure to a reportable disease.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1669
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1676
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to providing information about Respiratory Syncytial Virus under certain continuing education programs.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1677
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishing a sentinel surveillance program for respiratory syncytial virus.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1771
79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid managed care delivery system.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1775
79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the meaning of certain terms used in a specified disease insurance policy.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1786
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1845
79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the establishment of an advisory panel to conduct a study on the reporting of health care associated infection rates and process measures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1878
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to requiring warning signs regarding mercury levels in certain fish.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1879
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to testing and warnings related to mercury levels in certain fish.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 1927
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the requirement that certain offenders undergo testing for AIDS, HIV infection, or related conditions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1928
79-0 (2005)
Author: Moreno, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by county jailers and detention officers exposed to certain contagious diseases.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1948
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for detection and prevention of osteoporosis.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1969
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1999
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the preparation of medical history reports by parents who relinquish children for adoption.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2005
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2057
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to distribution of condoms in state prisons and jails.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2060
79-0 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to establishing a committee to study the influenza vaccine shortage in this state.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2081
79-0 (2005)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to prohibiting the use of state money for research involving the destruction of human embryos.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2180
79-0 (2005)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to donees of anatomical gifts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2344
79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, VilmaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2363
79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to establishing standards for analysis of tests for controlled substances required of defendants placed on community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2464
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to requiring skin cancer prevention instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2469
79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to research using human cells and tissues.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2472
79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to disease management services under Medicaid managed care.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2556
79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to a prohibition on the importation of Chronic Wasting Disease-susceptible species; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2642
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to inspections related to childhood lead poisoning and blood lead levels of concern; imposing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2643
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to a program of testing for childhood lead poisoning and blood lead levels of concern.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2663
79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to establishing a demonstration project for women's health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2746
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the examination requirements for mold assessors and remediators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2904
79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2919
79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to creating administrative and civil penalties for the failure to furnish data required for the Texas Cancer Registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3076
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the establishment of the stem cell research program.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3097
79-0 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to reporting of diabetes diagnosed in persons younger than 18 years of age.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3099
79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creation of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3272
79-0 (2005)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to testing deceased persons for communicable diseases after an accidental exposure of certain persons.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3283
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the imposition of state taxes to fund childhood obesity prevention programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3306
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by certain emergency fire fighter or emergency medical technicians.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 3325
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to providing all Texas newborns with a comprehensive newborn screening program and establishing a Texas newborn screening advisory committee
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3415
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the transfer of asbestos-related claims by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation.
House: Judiciary
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HCR 168
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Recognizing the problem of obesity in Texas and encouraging awareness of prevention and treatment methods.
House: Public Health
Signed by the Governor
HJR 71
79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Institute for Regenerative Medicine, authorizing the issuance of bonds for the purposes of the institute, and prohibiting the legislature from prohibiting stem cell research.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 96
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide grants and loans for stem cell research.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 15
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos and silica.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 29
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to school district reporting of compliance with certain student health guidelines.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 95
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of an asthma research center at the Texas Tech University campus in El Paso.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 127
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.
Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 218
79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the coverage of certain treatments for multiple myeloma and Hodgkin's disease under an evidence of coverage issued by a health maintenance organization.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 221
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the possession and self-administration of certain prescription medications by public school students while on school property or at a school-related event or activity.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 310
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 330
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the creation of a stroke committee and the development of a statewide stroke emergency transport plan and stroke facility criteria.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 357
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to infection rates at hospitals; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 467
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 545
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the creation of the Type 2 Diabetes Screening Program Advisory Council and the establishment of a Type 2 diabetes screening program for school children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 609
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the establishment of an advisory panel to conduct a study on the reporting of health care associated infection rates and process measures.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 665
79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to work-related exposure to a reportable disease.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 691
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Wong, Martha
Relating to the creation and functions of an arthritis control and prevention program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 747
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to establishing a demonstration project for women's health care services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 871
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid managed care delivery system.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 995
79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to donees of anatomical gifts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1035
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1041
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds by The University of Texas System for an adult stem cell research center at the Texas Medical Center.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1070
79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with diabetes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1124
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a toll-free number for reporting communicable diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1183
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and related health warnings; imposing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1211
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to providing information about respiratory syncytial virus under certain continuing education programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1239
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creation of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1265
79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to establishing standards for analysis of tests for controlled substances required of defendants placed on community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1305
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the time a person may be detained in custody for a preliminary examination.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1330
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1379
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1666
79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the creation of a diabetes in youth registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1773
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to immunization requirements for children in regulated child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1782
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 19
79-1 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creation of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 75
79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of certain human cells and tissue; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 21
79-2 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creation of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 28
79-2 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of certain human cells and tissue; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 240
78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the punishment for criminal mischief committed by intentionally introducing infectious diseases into livestock.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 727
78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to disease management programs for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1028
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to certain immunization programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1074
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1097
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the birth defects monitoring program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1240
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos and to certain successor liability.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1330
78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to medical information on a driver's license.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 1/1/04
HB 1556
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1558
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to coverage of anorexia and bulimia as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1735
78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to disease management services under certain state-funded or state-administered health plans.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1903
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to testimony regarding parental alienation syndrome in a suit regarding the conservatorship of, or the possession of or access to, a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1920
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain immunization programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1921
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 1922
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to an immunization education program established by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1923
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for immunizations.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1924
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the study of the feasibility of a universal vaccine purchase plan.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1927
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with diabetes.
House: Public Education
Subcommittee members named
HB 2019
78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of a state advisory council with authority to promote research, education, treatment, and support activities related to persons with traumatic brain injuries.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2111
78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to presumed consent to human organ donation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2521
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the execution of an out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate order on behalf of a minor.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2535
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of tattooists, persons who perform body piercing, tattoo studios, and certain body piercing studios; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2536
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to admission of certain nonresident patients to state chest hospitals.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2537
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of the tattoo and body piercing laws; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2651
78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the cancer registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2692
78-0 (2003)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program to promote and facilitate the operation of diabetes groups.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2721
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the acanthosis nigricans screening program in certain public and private schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2839
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the establishment of an asthma research center at the Texas Tech University campus in El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2842
78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2855
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to continuity of care under an evidence of coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2988
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to public health preparedness; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2991
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the purchase of equipment and hiring of employees by the Texas Department of Health for newborn screening.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3107
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Bill
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for acute or chronic medical conditions.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3161
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the benefits provided to certain firefighters and peace officers or their eligible survivors as a result of a disability or death from certain causes.
House: Urban Affairs
Meeting cancelled
HB 3162
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by certain emergency first responders.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3192
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and to the use of that increase for certain health and human services programs.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HR 1776
78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 727.
Reported enrolled
SB 28
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the collection and maintenance of bacterial meningitis immunization records by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 38
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain immunization programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 39
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 40
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to an immunization education program established by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 41
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for immunizations.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 42
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the study of the feasibility of a universal vaccine purchase plan.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 43
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to certain immunization programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 160
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to education relating to human organ donation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 205
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to information provided before corneal tissue removal.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 327
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to disease management programs for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Meeting cancelled
SB 355
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to public health preparedness; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 401
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to testing certain public safety personnel for accidental exposure to hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 438
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.
Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 462
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of an asthma research center at the Texas Tech University campus in El Paso.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 496
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 516
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain immunization programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 808
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain diseases, illnesses, and exposures suffered by certain public safety employees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 848
78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the benefits provided to certain firefighters and peace officers or their eligible survivors as a result of a disability or death from certain causes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1024
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to admission of certain nonresident patients to state chest hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1034
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of certain human cells and tissue; imposing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1284
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of equipment and hiring of employees by the Texas Department of Health for newborn screening.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1285
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the birth defects monitoring program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1310
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the enforcement of the tattoo and body piercing laws; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1317
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of tattooists, persons who perform body piercing, tattoo studios, and certain body piercing studios and prohibiting the performance of tongue splitting; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1414
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by certain emergency first responders.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1662
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with diabetes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1788
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program to promote and facilitate the operation of diabetes groups.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1835
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to testing for communicable diseases certain people who are arrested.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1838
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to medical information on a driver's license.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
SB 1949
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the cancer registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
HB 47
78-1 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos or other mineral dusts.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 8
78-1 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos or other mineral dusts.
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
SB 41
78-1 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos and resulting illnesses.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 28
78-3 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to mineral dusts.
Filed
HB 101
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to medical assistance for certain persons in need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 288
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to authorizing harm reduction programs to reduce the risk of HIV infection, AIDS, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call