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TX HB4291
TX HB4291Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Occupations Code to allow physical therapists to treat patients without a referral for up to 30 consecutive business days, increased from the previous limit of 10 days. It also repeals a provision that allowed for an exception to the referral requirement in certain circumstances. The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required to adopt rules to implement these changes by December 1, 2023, and the bill takes effect on September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 03/21/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB4291 | 03/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04291I.htm | 03/09/2023 |
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