HB 172 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 309 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a refundable adoption fee for the sterilization of dogs and cats; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 446 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Statutory Revision
HB 500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 638 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MARY LOU'S LAW | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 663 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain maternal mortality information to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 682 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to maternal health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION ACT | Crime Prevention | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 729 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to immunization requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 813 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 920 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of medication designated for treatment of respiratory distress on public and private school campuses.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 989 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1032 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Education--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1063 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the content of certain biennial legislative reports on immunizations issued by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1102 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, roadside food vendors, temporary food service establishments, and food managers.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to a study on the side effects, adverse reactions, including death, and the effectiveness of vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) or its variants.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States armed forces exposed to open burn pits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| LE ROY AND ROSIE TORRES ACT | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1366 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to criminal background check requirements for judges to access vital records maintained by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1428 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to providing prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food manager certifications, and food service programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESTAURANTS | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1446 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1457 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to required military informed care or military cultural competency training for certain personnel of entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families before award of a state agency grant.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1522 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the compilation and publication of information on confirmed or probable cases of reportable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1543 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a statewide standing order prescribing opioid antagonists.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1562 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin | et. al.
Relating to a border public health initiative developed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1664 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a study on maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 1677 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to facility fees charged by certain health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1805 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1904 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to maternal mortality and morbidity in this state and Medicaid eligibility of and coverage for certain services provided to pregnant women.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 1965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of a transplant of an organ that originated from or is transplanted in a country known to have participated in organ harvesting.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants and the creation of the Lactation Consultant Advisory Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| LACTATION CONSULTANT ADVISORY BOARD | LACTATION CONSULTANTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS LACTATION CONSULTANT PRACTICE ACT
HB 2059 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training provided by local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Judges | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2151 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the establishment of a border public health multidisciplinary response team within the office of border public health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | BORDER PUBLIC HEALTH, OFFICE OF | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a plan by the Department of State Health Services to establish and improve tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs for health care professionals serving border communities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to a mobile stroke unit grant program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists on public and private school campuses and to the permissible uses of money appropriated to a state agency from the opioid abatement account.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2478 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to newborn and infant screening tests.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2506 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to procedures applicable to the emergency detention of a person with mental illness at a mental health facility, including the detention, transportation, and transfer of the person and to certain best practices for courts with jurisdiction over emergency mental health matters.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2552 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 2798 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the Department of State Health Services' purchase of health benefit plans for certain individuals infected with HIV.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--AIDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2826 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the establishment of a living organ donor education program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2853 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to an order issued by the commissioner of state health services to authorize emergency contraceptives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to state and local government disaster preparedness.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELESS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2862 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the confinement of inmates according to biological sex.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2878 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the operation in certain counties of mobile food service establishments in more than one municipality within the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2959 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with certain documents on discharge or release.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | SOCIAL SECURITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3068 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3149 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation of a universal higher education savings trust account by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Human Services--Child Services | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | Property Interests--Trusts | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to advance directives, do-not-resuscitate orders, and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of certain patients, including a review of directives and decisions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to newborn screening tests.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTHING CENTERS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MALLORI'S ACT | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3213 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the detainment and housing of juveniles based on biological sex.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | JUVENILE GIRLS PROTECTION ACT | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3382 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin | et. al.
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | BORDER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain programs regarding Holocaust Remembrance Week and the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE, & ANTISEMITISM ADVISORY COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOMELESS | Interim Studies | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to emergency medical services personnel and coverage by certain health benefit plans for treatment by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3626 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a maternal health care workforce campaign.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 3703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to repealing the Texas Medical Child Abuse Resources and Education System grant program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3782 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TASK FORCE | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3815 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to the contents of a report on the regional allocation of mental health beds.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3883 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 3984 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4044 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the creation and optional filing of a record of life for an unborn child and the use of a certificate of stillbirth; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 4068 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to newborn testing for congenital cytomegalovirus.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to publication of national organ transplant waiting list information on the Department of State Health Services' Internet website and donors included in the anatomical gift registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4136 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to publication of national organ transplant waiting list information on the Department of State Health Services' Internet website and donors included in the anatomical gift registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to state overdose prevention and control efforts and the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE
HB 4193 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to educational materials regarding fentanyl substance abuse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 4238 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to standardizing definitions of homelessness.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4262 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4299 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 4428 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the scheduling of certain controlled substances in response to certain actions by the United States Food and Drug Administration with respect to those substances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4436 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to an advisory council on the needs of LGBTQ older adults.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | HOMOSEXUALITY | LGBTQ OLDER ADULTS, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Nursing Homes | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | INTERNET | MARIHUANA | Minors--Crimes Against | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4476 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits in relation to newborn children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| BIRTHING CENTERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4538 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of beekeeping; imposing fees and authorizing other fees; expanding the applicability of an occupational permit.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Animals | PERMITS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE
HB 4599 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the transfer of duties of the State Office of Rural Health from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of State Health Services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Rural | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | RURAL HEALTH CARE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to the establishment of the vulnerable adult protection task force.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTION TASK FORCE
HB 4682 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation program established by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 4687 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the administration of funding for the coordination of mental health, substance use, and public health care services in this state.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, & PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE COUNCIL | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 4730 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4960 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to information for the parents or guardians of pediatric cancer patients regarding risk of impaired fertility from treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFERTILITY | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 5117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to variances from Department of State Health Services rules governing the provision of emergency medical services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 5183 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to educational programs for persons whose driver's license is suspended following conviction of certain drug offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 5259 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to death records maintained and provided by the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Elections--Administration | Health--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 26 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to local mental health authority and local behavioral health authority audits and mental and behavioral health reporting, services, and programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 264 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 294 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors and medication designated for treatment of respiratory distress on public and private school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited immunization status discrimination and vaccine mandates; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 306 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right to choose medical treatments and certain control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 309 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 prevention and treatment information provided to individuals receiving a COVID-19 viral test.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 310 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a study on the adverse reactions and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 524 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to death records maintained and provided by the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services.
House: Elections Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Elections--Administration | Health--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 577 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, roadside food vendors, temporary food service establishments, and food managers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BIRTHING CENTERS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 626 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the affidavit form provided by the Department of State Health Services for certain immunization exemptions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 629 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists on public and private school campuses and to the permissible uses of money appropriated to a state agency from the opioid abatement account.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 691 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to an animal share exemption for certain meat and meat food products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 812 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESTAURANTS | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 852 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the content of certain biennial legislative reports on immunizations issued by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 954 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a statewide standing order prescribing opioid antagonists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 987 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding the payment of state money to certain vendors and counties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to preventative health care and public health, including prohibited immunization and face-covering requirements and private business or school closures.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAID | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to immunization requirements and documentation, including adverse event tracking following the administration of vaccines and booster doses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1040 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of a transplant of an organ that originated from or is transplanted in a country known to have participated in forced organ harvesting.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the establishment of a living organ donor education program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1275 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to facility fees charged by certain health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1285 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn or infant testing for congenital cytomegalovirus.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1341 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the application review process for certain delayed birth certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Aging | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1458 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits in relation to newborn children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BIRTHING CENTERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1588 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Morales, Eddie
Relating to variances from Department of State Health Services rules governing the provision of emergency medical services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1641 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the administration of a grant program for the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1667 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to newborn screening.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1697 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to an annual report regarding certain newborn screening tests.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1724 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to advance directives and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients, including a review of those directives and decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1747 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1952 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients, including a review of those directives and decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2168 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a mobile stroke unit grant program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2234 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2241 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2448 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of funds appropriated by the Department of State Health Services to deliver low-dose, at-home racemic ketamine via telehealth to improve healthcare access and mental health outcomes across rural and high-risk populations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HOME HEALTH CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 100 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation of a universal higher education savings trust account by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Human Services--Child Services | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | Property Interests--Trusts | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 41 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | TEXAS PANDEMIC RESPONSE ACT
HB 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Open Meetings | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing a universal maternal home visiting program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to doula services, including Medicaid coverage of doula services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 556 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to suspension of a driver's license for persons convicted of certain offenses and the educational program required for reinstatement of a license following certain convictions; authorizing a fine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Drugs | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families to provide military informed care or military cultural competency training to certain entity personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 727 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a bone marrow donor recruitment program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 784 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | HIDALGO COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record to a homeless individual.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | HOMELESS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 881 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to regulation of contact tracing for communicable diseases; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Science & Technology | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 928 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RESTAURANTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants and the creation of the Lactation Consultant Advisory Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| LACTATION CONSULTANT ADVISORY BOARD | LACTATION CONSULTANTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS LACTATION CONSULTANT ACT
HB 1164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to patient safety practices regarding placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 1196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HOMELESS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the compilation and publication of information on confirmed or probable cases of reportable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1354 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to members of the clergy who are employed or voluntarily enter inpatient health care facilities to minister during a state of disaster, emergency, or epidemic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1384 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 1453 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | Health--General | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to regulation of air ambulance subscription providers by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AMBULANCES | Consumer Protection | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions and the establishment of compassionate-use institutional review boards to evaluate and approve proposed research programs to study the medical use of low-THC cannabis in the treatment of certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION ACT | Crime Prevention | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1594 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to a recommendation by the COVID-19 Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel to prioritize first responders in vaccine allocation and distribution.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1802 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of alternative therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to increase public transparency of health care data and improve quality of health care in this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 1967 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a database of information about women with uterine fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 1989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2096 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an assessment of certain public health data reporting systems and implementation of public health data reporting requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notification by the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of incidents of Naegleria fowleri.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the slaughter and processing of exotic animals for donation to a nonprofit food bank.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Animals | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to funding of entities through the community collaborative grant program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Homeless Persons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Political Subdivisions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to a COVID-19 vaccine public awareness campaign.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to providing prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TASK FORCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
HB 2566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the creation and optional filing of a record of life for an unborn child and the use of a certificate of stillbirth; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2760 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the right to choose and refuse medical treatment and control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3099 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to advance directives in Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the designation of public health regions and collaboration between a regional director and a regional council of governments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3366 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the electronic transmission of certain communications related to the prevention of communicable diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
| BEXAR COUNTY | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3660 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees and fines.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a sickle cell disease registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to purchase of personal protective equipment made in the United States by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to training materials for contact tracers and case investigators for public health disasters and other public health emergencies.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3738 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to outreach campaigns conducted by the Department of State Health Services during certain public health disasters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to governmental authority to close private and public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3948 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEMP | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to requiring an emergency operation plan for continued treatment of patients in an end stage renal disease facility in the event of a disaster and the prioritization of power restoration for those facilities during certain disasters.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
HB 4015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4102 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to certain substance abuse treatment programs operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in certain bars, restaurants, and places of employment; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | RESTAURANTS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 4272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| COVID-19 | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4302 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4355 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to certain requirements regarding worksite exposures to illness related to public health emergencies; providing a civil penalty.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Labor--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4506 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the regulation of certain hazardous substances used in firefighting products; providing civil penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, ValoreeSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a report by a school authority of a communicable disease during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to suspension of a driver's license for persons convicted of certain offenses and the educational program required for reinstatement of a license following certain convictions; authorizing a fine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Crimes--Drugs | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the provision of educational materials regarding disease prevention during a disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to reports on abortions performed at an abortion facility.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the establishment of a personal protective equipment reserve advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees and fines.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Courts--Justice | Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to an annual report regarding certain dog bites.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | AUDITOR, STATE | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products and related public health and safety protections; providing civil penalties; providing rulemaking authority.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Consumer Protection | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
SB 870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | Health--General | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license through the use of remote technology.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE LICENSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | INTERNET | OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions related to health and human services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TASK FORCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
SB 1048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | OBESITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1050 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1086 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a database of information about women with uterine fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 1107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Housing--Homeless Persons | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to store publicly accessible information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 1145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COVID-19 | COVID-19 HEALTH EQUITY TASK FORCE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1313 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right to choose and refuse medical treatment and control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the office of forensic services within the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC TESTING | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1353 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the content of certain immunization records and of certain biennial legislative reports on immunizations issued by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to mental health resources for law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1380 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of the farmer mental health and suicide prevention program.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
SB 1397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to regional protocols and processes for patient transfers and related services within the geographic area served by certain trauma service area regional advisory councils.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the awarding of grants to initiate, expand, maintain, and improve emergency medical services and to support medical systems and facilities that provide trauma care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to certain Department of State Health Services procurements for communicable disease data collection and investigations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDITOR, STATE | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of information regarding COVID-19 prevention and treatment to individuals receiving a COVID-19 viral test.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation and optional filing of a record of life for an unborn child and the use of a certificate of stillbirth; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited discrimination regarding vaccination status and mandates for receiving or participating in the administration of vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | LONG-TERM CARE | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; imposing and authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEMP | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the protection of public health in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1849 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a model suicide prevention policy, the incorporation of suicide prevention and intervention strategies in a crisis plan or disaster plan of certain state agencies, access to suicide death information maintained by the Department of State Health Services, and the establishment of the Texas Violent Death Reporting System.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 1876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the continued treatment and safety of end stage renal disease facility patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
SB 1941 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a strategic plan to address hyperemesis gravidarum.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the management and treatment of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
SB 2022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a COVID-19 vaccine public awareness campaign.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2068 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a biennial state report on suicide rates, establishing the Texas Violent Death Reporting System, and the sharing of certain information under a memorandum of understanding on suicide data.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL | SUICIDE
SB 2072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BEXAR COUNTY | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the regulation of certain hazardous substances used in firefighting products; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 259 87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of subcommittees within the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee to study maternal mortality.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 273 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 293 87-1 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 74 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 77 87-1 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 24 87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 174 87-2 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to a COVID-19 vaccine public awareness campaign.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 199 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
Filed
| BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | Health--General | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 242 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 87 87-2 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health care facility reporting of COVID-19 data.
Co-author authorized
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 89 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Department of State Health Services to establish and maintain a system of guidance, coordination, and oversight to address hospital understaffing and ICU bed shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed
| COVID-19 | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Hospitals | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 94 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of a COVID-19 health information clearinghouse.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 96 87-3 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Filed
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 120 87-3 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | TX. LEADING ON OPPORTUNITY, INVESTMENT, & ECONOMIC STIMULUS THROUGH AID AND RELIEF (LONESTAR) SUPP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 145 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crime Victims Compensation | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 161 87-3 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to health and human services and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
| COVID-19 | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Hospitals | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 164 87-3 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health care facility reporting of COVID-19 data.
Filed
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 8 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | LAVINIA MASTERS ACT | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | DYSLEXIA | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | Protection of Personal Information | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 247 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 331 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Open Meetings | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of two grams or less of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MARIHUANA | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to designating June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Holidays | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MILK | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a pilot program for the distribution of certain contraceptives in participating public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expiration of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Driver Education & Training | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 644 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the act of smoking tobacco in a vehicle with a child present; authorizing an additional fine for certain criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SMOKING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1070 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the mental health first aid training program reporting requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE | Women
HB 1145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; eliminating program surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to patient records regarding maternal death.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL RECORDS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 1325 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | HEMP FARMING ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | HIDALGO COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a grant program to support the participation by certain health care providers in TexasAIM.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Rural | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL RECORDS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 1477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants under the emergency medical services assistance program and the distribution of certain revenue received by the comptroller.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Agriculture | FARMERS' MARKETS | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | NEEDLES & SYRINGES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to price transparency for certain prescription drugs; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ADULT STEM CELL RESEARCH COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | REGENERATIVE MEDICINE COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STEM CELL RESEARCH
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
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2041 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADVERTISING | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Courts--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2203 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans to provide military cultural competency training to personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL CANNABIS COUNCIL, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to required notice of the cost and health benefit plan coverage of newborn screening tests.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 2722 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the trap, sterilize, and release program for stray cats in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | DEBT | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention training for certain public school employees and public school mental health related programs and the applicability of related immunity provisions.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 3482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the early diagnosis and treatment of placental disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 3512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FORT BEND COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain public health data maintained by the Department of State Health Services and shared with certain local health entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the publication of information regarding the national organ transplant waiting list on the Department of State Health Services' Internet website and certain registrations for the anatomical gift registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to information provided to public school students regarding the use of anabolic steroids.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the regulation of radioactive waste.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan to ensure the provision of prevention and early intervention services complies with federal law.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing of satellite offices of outpatient chemical dependency care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the regulation of off-site restaurant services; authorizing a permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RESTAURANTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth camp abuse complaints and compliance orders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | YOUTH CAMPS
HB 4429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for veterans and immediate family members of veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| City Government--General | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NEEDLES & SYRINGES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MILK | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEXAR COUNTY | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the requirements for the issuance of identification documentation for foster care youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 355 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan regarding implementation of prevention and early intervention services and community-based care and conducting a study regarding the resources provided to foster parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICARE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL RECORDS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAID | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 789 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
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
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BORDER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BORDER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BORDER | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BORDER | CAMERON COUNTY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIDALGO COUNTY | MAVERICK COUNTY | STARR COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VAL VERDE COUNTY | WEBB COUNTY | WILLACY COUNTY | ZAPATA COUNTY
SB 1122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BORDER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Intergovernmental Relations | MEXICO | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
SB 1124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an assessment and strategic review of the trauma hospital system by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER | Environment--Solid Waste | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BORDER | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the availability online of hospital trauma response revenue code data.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Hospitals | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health care data collection requirements and a feasibility study on the use of the data to create a database of amounts billed for certain health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1657 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to level of care designations for rural hospitals that provide maternal care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Rural | Hospitals | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE | Women
SB 1661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of deferred maintenance projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GOVERNMENT FACILITIES, JOINT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1753 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the regulation of radioactive waste.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| AUDITOR, STATE | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STEM CELL RESEARCH
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and the confidentiality of that information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| Health--General | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INJECTION-ASSOCIATED INFECTIOUS DISEASE ELIMINATION (IDEA) ACT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NEEDLES & SYRINGES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains; imposing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Abortion | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human services by certain state agencies; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--Workforce Development | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 71 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MEXICO | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 82 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana and eligibility for placement on community supervision or on deferred adjudication community supervision for that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a human papillomavirus immunization report.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to electronic reporting requirements for an abortion facility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Electronic Information Systems | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to disposition of fetal remains by a health care facility; imposing penalties.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 227 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to donation of HIV-infected organs, eyes, and tissue to individuals infected with HIV.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--AIDS | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
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
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to information regarding spina bifida.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 280 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a grant program for reducing workplace violence against nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 283 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 309 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the establishment of a home and community-based services program under Medicaid for certain persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 442 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain professions, including the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | LICENSED DYSLEXIA PRACTITIONER & LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | Protection of Personal Information | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 562 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a committee formed to adopt a plan to deal with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 612 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INFORMED CONSENT | Law Enforcement | PHYSICIANS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 619 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 637 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a committee formed to adopt a plan to deal with mental illness in the juvenile justice system.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Juvenile | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | FOOD | Health--General | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VENDING MACHINES
HB 746 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 747 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | MARIHUANA | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HB 853 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FORT BEND COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 941 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a pilot program for the distribution of certain contraceptives in participating public school districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1067 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to newborn screening tests for adrenoleukodystrophy.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to emergency health care services and trauma care systems.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Purchasing--State | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MUSIC THERAPY | MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | RURAL | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1510 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain functions related to emergency services districts from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | RURAL | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1549 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| AUTOPSIES | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on private school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1629 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the development of a quality-based outcome measure for the child health plan program and Medicaid regarding certain persons with HIV.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of food production and sales operations by a home food processor; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee and an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1937 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to newborn screening tests for adrenoleukodystrophy.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1938 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to certain registrations for the anatomical gift registry.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 2023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Science & Technology | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2068 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating a criminal offense, and authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2348 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and the disposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 2402 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for emergency detention and treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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.
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 2455 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public access to certain information and materials relating to certain hospital inspections and investigations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Open Records | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the state plan for hepatitis C prevention, testing, and treatment.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEPATITIS | Human Services--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2804 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the emergency scheduling of certain controlled substances for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; expanding the application of certain criminal offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Drugs | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 2860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2904 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the memorandum of understanding among certain agencies to coordinate services provided to persons needing multiagency services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to contracts with private entities to operate state hospitals for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Purchasing--State | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2962 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned from the House for further action
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3097 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the procedures following a child fatality or near fatality and the relating investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUTOPSIES | CHILD ABUSE | County Government--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | SMOKING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 3152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE | GLENDA DAWSON ACT | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and actions to be taken by an abortion provider to prevent coerced abortions and human trafficking.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INFORMED CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3373 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the sharing of death record information between the Department of State Health Services and the Department of Public Safety.
House: Human Services
Meeting cancelled
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to address suicide prevention at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 3424 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation of a strategic plan for expanding access to long-acting reversible contraception.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 3556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOLUNTEERS
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services educational program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3592 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEXAR COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to birth record information included in certain health care data collection.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICAL RECORDS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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.
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LONG-TERM CARE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Safety | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to child-to-caregiver ratios and group sizes in licensed day-care centers and reporting certain information related to child safety.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3977 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to continuing education requirements for a laser hair removal certificate or license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4011 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | DEBT | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4056 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a list of best practice-based programs and research-based practices in certain areas for implementation in public schools.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4061 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation of a task force on intentional violent deaths.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to rules for hospital sanitation standards and a limitation on certain Department of State Health Services rules.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 4101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4103 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to grants to establish or expand community collaboratives for services to persons experiencing homelessness or mental illness and county government planning for community collaboratives.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| County Government--General | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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.
| Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for university employees.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 8 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 27 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOLUNTEERS
SB 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 90 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 95 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MILK | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 258 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains; imposing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Indigent Health Care | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | MARIHUANA | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
SB 329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 382 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and the disposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 579 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on private school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 661 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 670 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of the commissioners of the health and human services agencies by the governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: Nominations
Vetoed by the Governor
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 872 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to reporting requirements by physicians and certain health care facilities regarding complications resulting from an abortion.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of certain counseling professions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1075 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1189 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the sharing of death record information between the Department of State Health Services and the Department of Public Safety.
House: Human Services Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1341 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to notification and informational materials regarding mutual consent voluntary adoption registries.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | MOTHERS' PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 1427 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal offenses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1471 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | RURAL | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1533 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for university employees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1570 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1576 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--AIDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | NEEDLES & SYRINGES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1618 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain emergency and health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1680 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a task force of border health officials.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIDALGO COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to confidential mental health screenings for students in public primary and secondary schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1692 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of a nutrition education task force.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | NUTRITION EDUCATION TASK FORCE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Aging | EYECARE & VISION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | SENIORS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT TASK FORCE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to suicide prevention training for certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
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
| BORDER | CAMERON COUNTY | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1858 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an alert system for public health or safety threat notifications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ALERT SYSTEM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to agreements between this state and other jurisdictions concerning reciprocal licensure of mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Intergovernmental Relations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1862 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of initiatives to reduce veteran suicides in this state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1879 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating a criminal offense, and authorizing a fee.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to electronic reporting requirements for an abortion facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Electronic Information Systems | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2041 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a human papillomavirus immunization report.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a study on the feasibility of using the statewide system of health care data collection to create a public database of charges billed by health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a revision of rules applicable to hospital construction by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development of a quality-based outcome measure for the child health plan program and Medicaid regarding certain persons with HIV.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2232 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the emergency scheduling of certain controlled substances for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; expanding the application of certain criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Drugs | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2235 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEXAR COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MOMS MATTER ACT | Women
HB 29 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to pregnancy information on death certificates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 59 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to maternal morbidity and pregnancy-related deaths.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 143 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STRATEGIC PLANS | Women
HB 247 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to pregnancy information on death certificates.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 307 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | MARIHUANA | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HB 328 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to emergency health care services and trauma care systems.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 369 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of maternal health access zones.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 76 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STRATEGIC PLANS | Women
HB 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
HB 19 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 62 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MEXICO | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 81 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of nicotine products and cigarettes; authorizing a fee; creating offenses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE | SMOKING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Cigarette | Tobacco Products | VENDING MACHINES
HB 90 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to eligibility for benefits under the Texas women's health program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
HB 91 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MILK | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Military & Veterans | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 254 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Military & Veterans | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 416 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Abortion | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to information regarding the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 465 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 468 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to contraception.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 600 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to child protective services and employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 614 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to establishing an advance directive registry.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an alcohol awareness program or drug education program for certain minors convicted of or adjudicated to have engaged in, or placed on deferred disposition or community supervision for, certain drug or alcohol related offenses; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 646 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to regulation of vapor products and cigarettes; creating offenses; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by the holder of a concealed handgun license on hospital or nursing home premises; authorizing a penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 707 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 755 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 756 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Health--Rural | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 764 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the use, collection, and security of health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| HEALTH CARE INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | Health--General | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 832 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for a physician performing an abortion at an abortion facility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | Electronic Information Systems | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 869 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | OUTSOURCING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 942 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; transferring enforcement of certain reporting requirements, including the imposition of criminal, civil, and administrative penalties, from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; reenacting a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment by the Department of State Health Services of a program for the transfer of certain unused drugs to public hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEMOPHILIA | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1063 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to state assistance to certain counties for indigent burial costs.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Cemeteries | GULF OF MEXICO | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Indigent Health Care | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of the Transportation Safety and Access Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation
Postponed
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an information clearinghouse to facilitate embryo adoption and the provision by physicians of embryo adoption information to certain patients.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| ADOPTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1172 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to creating a program to recognize before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| CANCER | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STRATEGIC PLANS
HB 1319 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to use of health information technology in this state; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1393 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the establishment of a home and community-based services program under Medicaid for certain persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the funding of emergency medical services and trauma care.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1648 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | Law Enforcement | PHYSICIANS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1670 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1846 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan LewisSponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to public comments on federal grants and contracts related to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1873 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a pilot project to evaluate the use of self-directed mental health services in the integrated Medicaid managed care system.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the requirements and protocols for the use of nighttime triage equipment by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the funding of certain emergency medical services, trauma facilities, and trauma care systems.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2023 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a forensic director responsible for statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the delivery of mental health services and supports under a system of care framework to minors who have or are at risk of developing a serious emotional disturbance or who are at risk of being removed from the minor's home.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICAL RECORDS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2058 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2131 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence to achieve healthy fetal outcomes in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2220 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2240 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the public's ability to access certain documents relating to a hospital inspection, survey, or investigation conducted by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Open Records | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2271 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2321 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of vapor products; authorizing a fee; creating offenses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2510 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of State Health Services, the provision of health services in this state, and the regulation of certain health-related occupations and activities.
House: Human Services
Recommitted to committee
| DIETITIANS ADVISORY BOARD | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS ADVISORY BOARD | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL PHYSICIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MIDWIVES ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS ADVISORY BOARD | PERFUSIONIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2513 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the provision of automatic location identification and automatic tier two facility identification as part of the 9-1-1 system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2574 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to increasing awareness of the danger of heatstroke for a child left unattended in a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | FORT BEND COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2600 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of food production and sales operations by a home food processor; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee and an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2683 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DYSLEXIA | LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reporting of physical assaults against certain direct care personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--General | Hospitals | Labor--Health & Safety | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2696 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on reducing workplace violence against nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property owned or leased by the state.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Health--General | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VENDING MACHINES
HB 2831 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2835 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan LewisSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the name of the program serving certain persons with special health care needs and prioritizing services provided under the program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2902 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to studies and reports on immunization exemptions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2907 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to allowing deferred adjudication community supervision for first-time offenders charged with certain intoxication offenses, requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of or placement on deferred adjudication for certain intoxication offenses, and authorizing ethyl alcohol monitoring as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses; imposing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2952 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 3294 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | VENDING MACHINES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3474 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to issues affecting counties and other governmental entities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate discharges conferees
| County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Open Meetings | Open Records | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3499 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Science & Technology | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3952 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating and affecting criminal offenses, and authorizing fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants; requiring an occupational license; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LACTATION CONSULTANT BOARD | LACTATION CONSULTANTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS LACTATION CONSULTANT ACT
HB 3994 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/16
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4110 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Labor--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the certification of alcohol awareness programs required for minors convicted of or receiving deferred disposition for certain alcohol offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Juvenile | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 29 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 54 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | MARIHUANA | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
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
| CAMERON ESPINOSA ACT | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 87 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Business & Commerce--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | SMOKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
SB 97 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
SB 133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICAID | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 202 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| DIETITIANS ADVISORY BOARD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS ADVISORY BOARD | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL PHYSICIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MIDWIVES ADVISORY BOARD | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS ADVISORY BOARD | PERFUSIONIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | VENDING MACHINES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 277 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to certain health-related and other task forces and advisory committees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH CARE QUALITY & EFFICIENCY, TEXAS INSTITUTE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS NONPROFIT COUNCIL
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 373 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 388 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Suicide Prevention.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
SB 412 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 528 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; transferring enforcement of certain reporting requirements, including the imposition of criminal, civil, and administrative penalties, from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 707 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to access to certain preventive health and family planning services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
SB 746 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; amending provisions subject to criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
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
| Education--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 831 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | Law Enforcement | PHYSICIANS | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 983 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to restrictions on the assessment of the fee charged for issuance of certain birth records.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1070 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to allowing certain defendants to successfully complete education at a substance abuse treatment facility in lieu of attending an education program; changing required conditions of community supervision for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 1145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 1160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Labor--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1243 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1304 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 1305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Health--Rural | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Military & Veterans | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1472 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1507 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services, including the appointment of a forensic director.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1662 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring the registration of medical laboratory science professionals; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS REGISTRY ACT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| CANCER | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STRATEGIC PLANS
SB 1727 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Child Support | PATERNITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1899 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of licensed dyslexia practitioners and licensed dyslexia therapists to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DYSLEXIA | LICENSED DYSLEXIA PRACTITIONER & LICENSED DYSLEXIA THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 15 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 39 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| BEXAR COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 46 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | MILK | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 128 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 182 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 184 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana or a synthetic cannabinoid by certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MARIHUANA | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 197 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an obesity and wellness information portal on the comptroller's Internet website.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 245 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the authority of emergency room physicians and certain certified emergency medical services professionals to hold a person believed to have a mental illness; establishing mental health crisis intervention certification for certain emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 249 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 337 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 369 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 392 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to newborn screening for congenital heart defects.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 400 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | SMOKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 486 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--General | OUTSOURCING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 499 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the child health plan program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | BORDER | CANCER | DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | OSTEOPOROSIS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 617 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 631 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to establishing an advance directive registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 638 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the feasibility of requiring dental examinations for certain public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL SERVICES | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 673 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 772 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 858 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.
House: Environmental Regulation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 871 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to certain requirements before completing mold remediation work.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 975 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the requirements for obtaining an emergency medical services provider license.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 984 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain information required to be provided to an applicant for a marriage license.
House: Technology Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--AIDS | INTERNET | MARRIAGE LICENSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to public notice by the Parks and Wildlife Department of consumption advisories for mercury contamination in certain aquatic and terrestrial animals, including fish, crustaceans, and molluscan shellfish.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Environment--Water | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MERCURY | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1020 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the certification of alcohol awareness programs required for minors convicted of or receiving deferred disposition for certain alcohol offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1045 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to establishing a task force to design cultural competence education requirements for certain health education programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CULTURAL COMPETENCE TASK FORCE | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | ELIMINATION OF HEALTH DISPARITIES, OFFICE OF THE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1055 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the delegation and supervision of prescriptive authority by physicians to certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1081 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1145 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health and human services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1191 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain information about housing for persons with mental illness provided through the Texas Information and Referral Network Internet site.
House: Technology Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--Disabled Persons | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1270 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain unclaimed lottery prize money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Health--Indigent Health Care | LOTTERIES | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1342 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the requirements for obtaining an emergency medical services provider license.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BOND REVIEW BOARD | CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1376 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to advertising by certain facilities that provide emergency services; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADVERTISING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1392 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to information provided by the Department of State Health Services on food regulation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1393 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the use of a home by food production and sales operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1394 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, SusanSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the sunset review of certain powers and duties performed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 1417 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1443 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed lottery prize money to fund the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berth of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BATTLESHIP TEXAS | LOTTERIES | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1444 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1464 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BIRTHING CENTERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 1515 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses and personal identification cards by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the authority of a county to provide driver's licenses and other identification certificate services.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| CONSTABLES | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1704 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| CANCER | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to withdrawal of certain life-sustaining treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2027 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2129 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services programs and services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2161 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to eligibility for benefits under the Texas women's health program operated by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
HB 2297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PRACTICE ACT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to facility reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2309 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for abortions performed at an abortion facility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2349 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a jail-based restoration of competency pilot program.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2392 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2401 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the provision of community-based services to individuals who have or may have mental illness.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2426 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to certification and recertification requirements and adoption of statewide certification examinations for emergency services personnel.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEMOPHILIA | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2560 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duties of health care facilities, health care providers, and the Department of State Health Services with respect to care provided to a sexual assault survivor in an emergency department of a health care facility.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain medical facilities and physicians give patients a good faith estimate of the expected payment for facility-based health care services before the services are provided; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2887 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives by entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2981 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the procedures and duties of animal shelters and rescue organizations; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERINARIANS
HB 3158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid managed care pilot programs for contracts with provider-directed managed care organizations, including organizations that delegate to health care collaboratives, and to the establishment of those collaboratives.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3230 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 3247 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Family--Family Violence | INFORMED CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3252 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the confidentiality of birth and death records.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 3257 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LAKE PALESTINE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3283 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals and reported to certain health professional licensing boards.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3299 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a study regarding the provision of the drug palivizumab through the Medicaid vendor drug program to premature newborns.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3327 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a list of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs that may be selected for implementation by public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 3427 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the transport of a mental health patient who is not a resident of this state.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Intergovernmental Relations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3528 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 3534 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3543 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3556 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of emergency medical services providers and a moratorium on the issuance of emergency medical services provider licenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
HB 3592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to animal shelters.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Animals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEDIATRICIANS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3684 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Texas System of Care and the development of local mental health systems of care for certain children.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3715 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions related to the Medicaid program.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3741 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to an education program for firearms sellers regarding mental health and immunity from civil liability for certain actions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3745 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the standards of medical information provided in the informational materials developed by the Department of State Health Services provided to a woman who is considering having an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 3749 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the guidelines for animal shelters.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3819 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to the judicial procedure required before an abortion may be performed on a minor without notification to and consent of a parent or guardian.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
HB 3824 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the operation, powers, and regulations of, and management of the functions, of the Department of State Health Services, the collection information by the department and the application of the open records law to that information, and the implementation of related advisory committee recommendations to protect the public.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 74 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Designating November as COPD Awareness Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2013, and directing the Texas Department of State Health Services to include COPD as a chronic health condition in their public awareness and educational efforts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) | COPD AWARENESS MONTH | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--10-Year Significant Dates | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 8 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health and human services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 37 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 40 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 86 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | SMOKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
SB 126 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the creation of certain funding formulas and policies and to certain public health evaluations by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Health--General | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection and care of persons who are elderly or disabled or who are children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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.
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BIRTHING CENTERS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 294 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BEXAR COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 303 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 360 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 379 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to information for prevention of sudden cardiac arrest affecting public school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants and the delegation of prescriptive authority by physicians to and the supervision by physicians of certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 421 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Texas System of Care and the development of local mental health systems of care for certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 480 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the formation of a civil union between persons of the same sex; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Marriage Relationship | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 492 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEDIATRICIANS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 524 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to municipal swimming pool requirements for certain dwellings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 761 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PRACTICE ACT | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 791 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities and radioactive substances.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Returned to committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Aliens | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSIONER | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TUBERCULOSIS
SB 826 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to notification regarding the anticipated release of a potential predator from civil commitment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 831 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a list of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs that may be selected for implementation by public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
SB 846 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 898 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 944 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to criminal history record checks for certain employees of facilities licensed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 955 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the training of certain persons in mental health first aid and assistance, the funding of mental health first aid and assistance training, and the liability of certain persons providing assistance to persons experiencing a mental health crisis.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1057 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services health or mental health benefits, services, and assistance.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to licensing requirements of newly constructed assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Health--General | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1185 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HARRIS COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1191 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duties of health care facilities, health care providers, and the Department of State Health Services with respect to care provided to a sexual assault survivor in an emergency department of a health care facility.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1346 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishing a task force to design cultural competence education requirements for certain health education programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CULTURAL COMPETENCE TASK FORCE | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | ELIMINATION OF HEALTH DISPARITIES, OFFICE OF THE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1463 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain contracts for Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1475 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to a jail-based restoration of competency pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1499 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to establishing a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1528 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions related to the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1535 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
SB 1617 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to providing loan repayment assistance for physicians providing services to certain patients.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1706 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to mental health in juvenile cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Juvenile | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certification and recertification requirements for emergency services personnel.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1766 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the criteria and requirements for the closure, consolidation, or consolidation plan of state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1767 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authorization for and imposition of hospital assessments by hospital districts.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1768 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authorization for and imposition of hospital assessments by counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the establishment of community collaboratives by local entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1860 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Lavender, George
Relating to the transport of a mental health patient who is not a resident of this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Intergovernmental Relations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SCR 26 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Davis, John
Designating November as COPD Awareness Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2013, and directing the Texas Department of State Health Services to include COPD as a chronic health condition in their public awareness and educational efforts.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) | COPD AWARENESS MONTH | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--10-Year Significant Dates | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 68 83-1 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and voluntary and informed consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 80 83-1 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to reporting requirements regarding the provision of an abortion or treatment for complications resulting from the provision of an abortion; creating criminal offenses; providing penalties; imposing a fee.
Filed
| Abortion | Health--General | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 5 83-1 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Statement(s) submitted
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PREBORN PAIN ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 13 83-1 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Abortion | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2 83-2 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PREBORN PAIN ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 26 83-2 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and voluntary and informed consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 46 83-2 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 51 83-2 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to human sexuality and health, including the regulation of abortion; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | SEX EDUCATION | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
SB 34 83-2 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
Filed
| Abortion | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 20 83-3 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 15 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Abortion | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 35 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| BEXAR COUNTY | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 54 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 89 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to a drug donation program.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 167 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard PenaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 236 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the sex offender civil commitment program and to the creation of a state agency to perform the functions relating to the sex offender civil commitment program that are currently performed by the Council on Sex Offender Treatment.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | OFFICE OF VIOLENT SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 325 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to providing access to an ultrasound before an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 396 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services and access to certain confidential patient information within the department.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Open Records | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 411 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain newborn and infant screening and follow-up services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 574 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 655 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of
| Aliens | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 670 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Postponed
| Business & Commerce--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | SMOKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 853 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 898 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements relating to the issuance of a marriage license or the recording of a declaration of informal marriage and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Marriage Relationship | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MARRIAGE LICENSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1009 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to procedures for obtaining informed consent before certain postmortem examinations or autopsies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| AUTOPSIES | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1108 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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.
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY REVIEW BOARD | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1137 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the transmission of records regarding over-the-counter sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and norpseudoephedrine and a person's civil liability for certain acts arising from the sale of those products.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | EPHEDRINE | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1181 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to abolishing the Texas Department of Rural Affairs and transferring its functions to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Department of State Health Services, and Department of Agriculture.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Health--Rural | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1182 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NUTRITION | RESTAURANTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the eligibility of federally qualified health centers for certain grants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Indigent Health Care | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1290 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food safety.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1386 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the public health threat presented by youth suicide and the qualification of certain persons serving as marriage and family therapists in school districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BULLYING | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | HARASSMENT | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 1468 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the child health plan program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1476 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the grounds for revocation of an emergency medical services personnel certification.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1602 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements regarding the provision of an abortion or treatment for complications resulting from the provision of an abortion; creating criminal offenses; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1621 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the licensing and regulation of diagnostic imaging facilities and fluoroscopy-guided pain management procedure centers; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING FACILITIES AND FLUOROSCOPY-GUIDED PAIN MGMT. PROCEDURE CNTRS. LICENSING ACT
HB 1719 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of health care interpreters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1783 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to creating a portal on the comptroller's Internet website related to obesity and wellness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1809 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the registration of diagnostic imaging equipment, the accreditation of diagnostic imaging facilities, and the regulation of diagnostic imaging providers; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1848 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the use of environmentally sensitive cleaning products in primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Environment--General | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BORDER HEALTH FOUNDATION | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH CARE INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR HIV & HEPATITIS | INTERAGENCY OBESITY COUNCIL | ORGAN, TISSUE, AND EYE DONOR COUNCIL, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 1929 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1930 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the membership and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1996 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the licensure of a person practicing muscle activation techniques; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2084 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of small food production and sales operations.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | MILK | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to funding for inspection of meat and poultry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2301 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2343 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of Asher's Law, the public health threat presented by youth suicide and to the prevention of associated discrimination, harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ASHER'S LAW | BULLYING | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HARASSMENT | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 2369 82-0 (2011)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the accreditation of training programs and examinations for certain emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2392 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to ambulatory surgical centers and to the provision of services at those centers by certain designated physician groups.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2427 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the rights and duties of hospital patients and certain health care providers; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HOSPITAL PATIENT PROTECTION ACT | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2459 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to health care information submitted to the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2505 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a task force on lowering the incidence of premature births and improving the care of premature infants.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2515 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to patient safety plans for certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2536 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission and the residential placement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION
HB 2555 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--General | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2602 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and the enforcement and uses of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 2610 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to facilitating access to certain public assistance benefits programs and health care providers and services through a community-based navigator program and through promotoras and community health workers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | NAVIGATOR PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PROMOTORA AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING & CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PROMOTORAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BLEEDING DISORDERS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2674 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2682 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requiring upholstered furniture sold in this state to be made with filling that is burn resistant to an open flame; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | FURNITURE & FIXTURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2828 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Family--Family Violence | INFORMED CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2870 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | ATHLETIC TRAINERS, ADVISORY BOARD OF | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | BOND REVIEW BOARD | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MIDWIFERY BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2904 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | ORGAN, TISSUE, AND EYE DONOR COUNCIL, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2940 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the form of death certificates and fetal death certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3042 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an instant-ticket lottery game with revenue dedicated to providing grants for breast cancer research, education, and patient treatment and support.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | CANCER | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3145 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of chemical dependency counselors.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3195 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 3368 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the accreditation of education or training programs for food service industry employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3372 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to rainwater harvesting systems that are connected to public water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 3451 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to improving nutrition and health outcomes among recipients of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3471 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the feasibility of requiring dental examinations for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3490 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the discharge of certain patients from a hospital; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Indigent Health Care | HOMELESS | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3493 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the creation of the employee wellness program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3536 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | County Government--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3629 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to abolishing the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and transferring its powers and duties to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Department of State Health Services.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3748 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to creating the division of forensic services; abolishing the Texas Forensic Science Commission and transferring certain duties of the commission and the Department of Public Safety to the division of forensic services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| DIVISION OF FORENSIC SERVICES, DEPT. OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3800 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the licensing and regulation of professional fitness trainers; providing a penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | FITNESS TRAINERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 69 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Department of State Health Services Laboratory Services Section building in Austin in honor of former state representative Dr. Bob Glaze.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GLAZE, BOB, REP. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 8 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to improving the quality and efficiency of health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH CARE POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSTITUTE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY & EFFICIENCY, TEXAS | LONG-TERM CARE | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 56 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the inclusion and exclusion of certain information as part of the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | POST-ACUTE CARE ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION FACILITY LICENSING ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 71 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to certain reports submitted and analyses conducted regarding health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GUARDIANSHIP ADVISORY BOARD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | INTEGRATED ENROLLMENT SERVICES LEG. OVERSIGHT COMT., TEXAS | JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | MEDICAID | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | YOUTH COMMISSION
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 156 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services and access to certain confidential patient information within the department, including data and confidential patient information concerning bleeding and clotting disorders, and other issues related to bleeding and clotting disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Open Records | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 166 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the sex offender civil commitment program and to the creation of a state agency to perform the functions relating to the sex offender civil commitment program that are currently performed by the Council on Sex Offender Treatment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | OFFICE OF VIOLENT SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 171 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NUTRITION | RESTAURANTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEXAR COUNTY | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
