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TX HB3639
Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Texas law regarding physical therapy treatment without a referral by extending the number of consecutive business days a physical therapist can treat a patient from 10 to 20 days without obtaining a referral from a referring practitioner. After the initial 20-day period, the physical therapist must obtain a referral to continue treating the patient, and a previous subsection (a-2) related to the original regulations is being repealed. The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required to adopt necessary implementation rules by December 1, 2025, and the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025. This change appears to provide physical therapists with more flexibility in treating patients initially without needing an immediate referral while still maintaining a requirement for professional medical oversight for ongoing treatment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 03/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3639 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03639I.htm |
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