Texas 89th Legislature
Health Maintenance Organizations
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 4 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.
Relating to certain practices of health benefit plan issuers to encourage the use of certain physicians and health care providers and rank physicians.
Health Maintenance Organizations Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (5)
Relating to certain trade practices related to life insurance, annuity contracts, and accident and health coverage.
Relating to certain trade practices related to life insurance, annuity contracts, and accident and health coverage.
Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.
Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
Relating to certain practices of health benefit plan issuers to encourage the use of certain physicians and health care providers and rank physicians.
Relating to certain practices of health benefit plan issuers to encourage the use of certain physicians and health care providers and rank physicians.
Relating to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage terminates.
Relating to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage terminates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on health maintenance organizations passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 5 laws related to health maintenance organizations. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of health maintenance organizations policy in Texas.
- Did health maintenance organizations bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Health Maintenance Organizations legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 Senate bills and 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most health maintenance organizations bills?
- The leading authors of health maintenance organizations legislation include Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Greg Bonnen (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on health maintenance organizations issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for health maintenance organizations legislation?
- Among the 5 health maintenance organizations bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to health maintenance organizations in Texas law?
- Health Maintenance Organizations legislation frequently overlaps with Insurance--health & Accident, Insurance, Physicians. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for health maintenance organizations legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 5 health maintenance organizations bills (80%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on health maintenance organizations policy.
- When do Texas health maintenance organizations laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some health maintenance organizations bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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