Bill > HB4974

This bill proposes to modify the definition of "health care professional" in the Texas Occupations Code by removing social workers licensed under Chapter 505 from the list of health care professionals. Currently, the definition includes various licensed professionals such as dentists, nurses, physicians, and psychologists. By deleting social workers from this list, the bill would potentially change how social workers are treated in relation to automatic revocation or denial of professional licenses for certain criminal offenses. The modification suggests that social workers would be handled differently from other health care professionals in terms of license management and potential disciplinary actions. The change will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing ample time for relevant state agencies and professional boards to prepare for the implementation of this modification to the existing legal definition.

Health and Social Services

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