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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
HB 1696	88-0 (2023)	Author: Buckley, Brad \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/23	Health Care Providers\|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|MANAGED CARE\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2340	87-0 (2021)	Author: Klick, Stephanie \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2960	87-0 (2021)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance	Health Care Providers\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|MANAGED CARE\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 4362	87-0 (2021)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain health professions; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	DENTISTS & DENTISTRY\|Health Care Providers\|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS\|NURSES & NURSE AIDES\|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 993	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al. Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 434	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the dispensing of certain medications by therapeutic optometrists.	House: Public Health	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1798	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.	House: Public Health	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1899	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bonnen, Greg Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the revocation or denial of certain health care professional licenses and the reporting of the grounds for revocation or denial.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	AUDIOLOGISTS\|Criminal Procedure--General\|DENTISTS & DENTISTRY\|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS\|NURSES & NURSE AIDES\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS\|PHYSICAL THERAPISTS\|PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS\|PHYSICIANS\|PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY\|PSYCHOLOGISTS\|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF\|REGISTERED NURSES\|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS\|SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3505	86-0 (2019)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary	Relating to the authority of the Texas Optometry Board.	House: Public Health	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 4325	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to the establishment and maintenance of a glaucoma comanagement registry.	House: Public Health	Left pending in subcommittee	EYECARE & VISION\|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions\|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1223	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2933	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Effective on 9/1/17	Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations\|Military & Veterans\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS\|VOLUNTEERS
HB 3012	85-0 (2017)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee	CRIMINAL RECORDS\|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION\|Sunset--Commission Bills\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3480	85-0 (2017)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by therapeutic optometrists.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3675	85-0 (2017)	Author: Paddie, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the provision of eye health care by certain professionals and institutions as providers in the Medicaid managed care program.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/17	Education--Higher--Health Institutions\|EYECARE & VISION\|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION\|Human Services--Medical Assistance\|MEDICAID\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3710	85-0 (2017)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to the comanagement of glaucoma by ophthalmologists and therapeutic optometrists and the establishment of a comanagement registry.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee	Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions\|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|PHYSICIANS\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 4082	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 314	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/17	CRIMINAL RECORDS\|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION\|Sunset--Commission Bills\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 2228	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the provision of eye health care by certain professionals and institutions as providers in the Medicaid managed care program.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	Education--Higher--Health Institutions\|EYECARE & VISION\|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION\|Human Services--Medical Assistance\|MEDICAID\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 963	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to the designation of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists as preferred providers.	House: Insurance	Laid on the table subject to call	Health Care Providers\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|Insurance--Insurers & Agents\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1420	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.	House: Public Health	Withdrawn from schedule	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1483	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al.	Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.	House: Public Health	Committee report sent to Calendars	Health Care Providers\|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS\|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS\|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2129	84-0 (2015)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2443	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to the deposit of optometrist and therapeutic optometrist license fees in the University of Houston development fund for use by the University of Houston College of Optometry.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	Education--Higher--Finance\|Education--Higher--Health Institutions\|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS\|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
HB 3550	84-0 (2015)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to prohibited conduct by certain managed care plans with respect to the practice of optometry and therapeutic optometry.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars	Insurance--Health & Accident\|MANAGED CARE\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3581	84-0 (2015)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee	Health Care Providers\|INTERNET\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3919	84-0 (2015)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to prior authorization from a health benefit plan issuer to obtain health care services under the health benefit plan.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance	Health Care Providers\|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS\|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3922	84-0 (2015)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to reimbursement for certain eye health care services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	Health Care Providers\|Human Services--Medical Assistance\|MANAGED CARE\|MEDICAID\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3924	84-0 (2015)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to allowing certain providers of eye health care services to enroll as Medicaid providers.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	Health Care Providers\|Human Services--Medical Assistance\|MANAGED CARE\|MEDICAID\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 577	84-0 (2015)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 588	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	Health Care Providers\|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS\|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|PHYSICIANS\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 684	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the relationship of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists with certain managed care plans, including preferred provider plans.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15	Health Care Providers\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|Insurance--Insurers & Agents\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1111	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burton, Konni	Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1718	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	Health Care Providers\|INTERNET\|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1280	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to contracts between dentists, optometrists, or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.	House: Insurance	Reported favorably as substituted	DENTISTS & DENTISTRY\|EYECARE & VISION\|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1867	83-0 (2013)	Author: Klick, Stephanie \| et. al.	Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2299	83-0 (2013)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al.	Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.	House: Insurance	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.	Health Care Providers\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|MANAGED CARE\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2965	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the health care provider networks of certain Medicaid managed care organizations.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee	Health Care Providers\|Human Services--Medical Assistance\|MANAGED CARE\|MEDICAID\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 227	83-0 (2013)	Author: Williams, Tommy Sponsor: Zerwas, John	Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Vetoed by the Governor	Health Care Providers\|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS\|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 632	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to contracts between optometrists or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13	DENTISTS & DENTISTRY\|EYECARE & VISION\|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1056	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1242	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	Health Care Providers\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|MANAGED CARE\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1424	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the health care provider networks of certain Medicaid managed care organizations.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	Health Care Providers\|Human Services--Medical Assistance\|MANAGED CARE\|MEDICAID\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1864	82-0 (2011)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to a prohibition on the coercion of therapeutic optometrists and ophthalmologists by managed care plans.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars	EYECARE & VISION\|Health Care Providers\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|MANAGED CARE\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3191	82-0 (2011)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto \| et. al.	Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in Medicaid managed care provider networks providing services in the Texas-Mexico border region and other regions of the state.	House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	BORDER\|EYECARE & VISION\|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION\|Health Care Providers\|Human Services--Medical Assistance\|MEDICAID\|MEXICO\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1056	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to regulation of the practice of therapeutic optometry.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3469	81-0 (2009)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the authority of a community health center to contract with or employ an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.	House: Public Health	Laid on the table subject to call	MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1148	81-0 (2009)	Author: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of certain treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1476	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the authority of a community health center to contract with or employ an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1565	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the administration of immunizations and vaccinations by therapeutic optometrists.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	IMMUNIZATIONS\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1794	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene \| et. al.	Relating to certain therapeutic optometrists' participation in a managed care plan.	House: Public Health	Laid on the table subject to call	EYECARE & VISION\|Health Care Providers\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|MANAGED CARE\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 857	78-0 (2003)	Author: Madla, Frank Sponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene	Relating to certain therapeutic optometrists' participation in a managed care plan.	House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/03	EYECARE & VISION\|Health Care Providers\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|MANAGED CARE\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 556	77-0 (2001)	Author: Maxey, Glen	Relating to public access to certain information regarding certain health care professionals.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS\|DENTISTS & DENTISTRY\|Health Care Providers\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS\|PHYSICAL THERAPISTS\|PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY\|PSYCHOLOGISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1651	77-0 (2001)	Author: Edwards, Al Sponsor: Bernsen, David	Relating to the authority of optometrists and therapeutic optometrists to form certain professional associations.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1106	77-0 (2001)	Author: Bernsen, David Sponsor: Zbranek, Zeb	Relating to the application of the Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act of Texas to optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars	Civil Remedies & Liabilities\|Health Care Providers\|Insurance--Health & Accident\|Malpractice--Professionals\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS\|Tort Reform
HB 1182	76-0 (1999)	Author: Brimer, Kim	Relating to the authorization of the performance of procedures involving the use of lasers by therapeutic optometrists.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2453	76-0 (1999)	Author: Edwards, Al Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon	Relating to the authority of physicians and optometrists or therapeutic optometrists to form certain jointly owned entities.	House: Public Health Senate: Health Services	Effective on 9/1/99	Corporations & Associations\|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|PHYSICIANS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 390	76-0 (1999)	Author: Madla, Frank	Relating to the regulation of the practice of therapeutic optometry.	Senate: Health Services	No action taken in committee	Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1843	76-0 (1999)	Author: Nixon, Drew	Relating to coverage of eye care services under certain health benefit plans; to civil liability of optometrists; to the regulation of optometry; providing an administrative penalty.	Senate: Health Services	Referred to Health Services	Civil Remedies & Liabilities\|EYECARE & VISION\|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident\|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS\|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS

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