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TX SB455

TX SB455
Relating to treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.


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Introduced
01/26/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Occupations Code to allow physical therapists with a doctoral degree or who have completed a residency or are certified by an approved entity to treat patients for up to 15 consecutive business days without a referral. The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required to adopt rules to implement this change by November 1, 2021, and the bill takes effect on September 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left pending in committee (on 04/06/2021)

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