Bill > HB2622

This bill modifies existing Texas legal provisions regarding the transportation of female patients to mental health or residential care facilities by expanding the circumstances under which a female patient can be transported by a male attendant. Currently, female patients must be accompanied by a female attendant, but the bill introduces two new exceptions: first, a male attendant may transport a female patient if he is wearing an activated body-worn camera (as defined in Article 2B.0101 of the Code of Criminal Procedure), and second, if the transportation vehicle is equipped with audio or video recording devices that actively record during the entire transport. Additionally, the bill maintains an existing exception that allows transportation by close male relatives (father, husband, adult brother, or adult son). These changes aim to provide more flexibility in patient transportation while maintaining a level of safety and accountability through mandatory video recording. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving institutions time to prepare for and implement the new transportation guidelines.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2622