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TX SB1534
TX SB1534Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain other health care practitioners.
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Introduced
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
In Committee
05/18/2023
05/18/2023
Crossed Over
04/26/2023
04/26/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain other health care practitioners.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Business & Commerce Code to restrict the enforceability of covenants not to compete for physicians and certain other healthcare practitioners. The key provisions include: (1) allowing enforceable covenants for physicians if they meet certain requirements, such as providing access to patient records and allowing a buyout; (2) making covenants unenforceable against healthcare practitioners if they are discharged without "good cause"; and (3) extending similar protections to dentists, nurses, and physician assistants. The bill preempts other laws related to the enforceability of such covenants and applies only to agreements entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) (on 05/18/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB1534 |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB01534E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB01534E.htm |
| Senate Amendment (S 2) F1-Schwertner | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/amendments/html/SB01534S2F1.HTM |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB01534S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB01534I.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB01534I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB01534I.htm |
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