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TX HB1791
TX HB1791Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
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Introduced
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
In Committee
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to expand the qualifications for expert witnesses in certain health care liability claims. The bill allows chiropractors or physicians to serve as expert witnesses on the issue of causation for claims against chiropractors, in addition to the existing provisions allowing physicians to serve as expert witnesses for claims against physicians or other health care providers. The changes apply only to actions commenced on or after the effective date of September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Laid on the table subject to call (on 05/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1791 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB01791H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB01791H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01791I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB01791I.htm |
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