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TX HB3878
TX HB3878Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
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Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
03/19/2019
03/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant in Texas. It creates the Texas Anesthesiologist Assistant Board as an advisory board to the Texas Medical Board, which will administer and enforce the new licensing requirements. The bill sets out the board's composition and powers, and directs the Medical Board to adopt rules to regulate anesthesiologist assistants and the supervision of them by anesthesiologists. It also establishes license eligibility requirements and authorizes the Medical Board to set and collect fees to cover the costs of administering and enforcing the new licensing program. The bill provides a transition period, allowing anesthesiologist assistants to continue practicing without a license until September 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Tom Oliverson (R)*,
J.D. Sheffield (R)*,
Lynn Stucky (R)*,
John Wray (R)*,
John Zerwas (R)*,
Sarah Davis (R),
Tan Parker (R),
Last Action
Left pending in subcommittee (on 04/04/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB3878 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB03878I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB03878I.pdf |
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