Texas 89th Legislature
Occupational Regulation--health Occupations
16 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 38 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
16 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the sale, design, and manufacture of orthodontic devices.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to the regulation of mold assessors and remediators.
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain health care practitioners.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Medical Board of certain licenses to practice medicine and the authority of an insured to select certain license holders under the insured's health policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Occupational Regulation--health Occupations Filing Activity
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Leading Authors
All Bills (43)
Relating to licensing reciprocity agreements entered into by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to licensing reciprocity agreements entered into by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to the provision of direct patient care by physicians and health care practitioners.
Relating to the provision of direct patient care by physicians and health care practitioners.
Relating to an exception to certain reporting requirements for health care providers reviewing selected cases for the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
Relating to an exception to certain reporting requirements for health care providers reviewing selected cases for the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers.
Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers.
Relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals.
Relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Relating to certain records of a health professional providing a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.
Relating to certain records of a health professional providing a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Medical Board of certain licenses to practice medicine and the authority of an insured to select certain license holders under the insured's health policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Medical Board of certain licenses to practice medicine and the authority of an insured to select certain license holders under the insured's health policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Relating to training required or offered by the Health and Human Services Commission for long-term care facility surveyors, personnel, and providers and ICF-IID program providers.
Relating to training required or offered by the Health and Human Services Commission for long-term care facility surveyors, personnel, and providers and ICF-IID program providers.
Relating to assisted living facility operations and provision of certain services to assisted living facility residents without a license; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to assisted living facility operations and provision of certain services to assisted living facility residents without a license; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain federally qualified health center providers by Medicaid managed care organizations.
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain federally qualified health center providers by Medicaid managed care organizations.
Relating to the licensing of mental hospitals and mental health facilities and the definition of facility for the purposes of the employee misconduct registry.
Relating to the licensing of mental hospitals and mental health facilities and the definition of facility for the purposes of the employee misconduct registry.
Relating to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.
Relating to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.
Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and a workgroup on nursing career pathways and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council.
Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and a workgroup on nursing career pathways and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council.
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 sale, design, and manufacture of orthodontic devices.
Relating to the sale, design, and manufacture of orthodontic devices.
Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine administration requirements.
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine administration requirements.
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of certain contact information of a notary public that is maintained by the secretary of state.
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of certain contact information of a notary public that is maintained by the secretary of state.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the disclosure of health care cost information by certain health care facilities; imposing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the disclosure of health care cost information by certain health care facilities; imposing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the provision of inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities and to civil and administrative penalties assessed for violations of statutes or rules governing chemical dependency treatment facilities.
Relating to the provision of inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities and to civil and administrative penalties assessed for violations of statutes or rules governing chemical dependency treatment facilities.
Relating to the purchase or sale of human organs; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the purchase or sale of human organs; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to protection of certain disclosures and communications by pharmacists and pharmacies regarding prescription drug benefits.
Relating to protection of certain disclosures and communications by pharmacists and pharmacies regarding prescription drug benefits.
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the regulation of laser hair removal.
Relating to the regulation of laser hair removal.
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators and to a cardiac emergency response plan for certain school employees and volunteers.
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators and to a cardiac emergency response plan for certain school employees and volunteers.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance through the establishment of continuing education tracking systems.
Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance through the establishment of continuing education tracking systems.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.
Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.
Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of podiatry.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of podiatry.
Relating to certain mammography reports providing required breast density information.
Relating to certain mammography reports providing required breast density information.
Relating to the regulation of professional employer organizations.
Relating to the regulation of professional employer organizations.
Relating to the regulation of mold assessors and remediators.
Relating to the regulation of mold assessors and remediators.
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain health care practitioners.
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain health care practitioners.
Relating to the issuance of a license or provisional license to certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses to engage in a business or occupation in this state.
Relating to the issuance of a license or provisional license to certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses to engage in a business or occupation in this state.
Relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to electronic delivery of documents sent or received by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to electronic delivery of documents sent or received by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the Texas Physician Health Program and the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Medical Board; expanding the applicability of surcharges.
Relating to the Texas Physician Health Program and the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Medical Board; expanding the applicability of surcharges.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on occupational regulation--health occupations passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 43 laws related to occupational regulation--health occupations. These bills were authored by 29 different legislators and address various aspects of occupational regulation--health occupations policy in Texas.
- Did occupational regulation--health occupations bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Occupational Regulation--health Occupations legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 22 Senate bills and 21 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most occupational regulation--health occupations bills?
- The leading authors of occupational regulation--health occupations legislation include Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 9 bills, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on occupational regulation--health occupations issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for occupational regulation--health occupations legislation?
- Among the 43 occupational regulation--health occupations bills enacted, 16 have critical compliance urgency and 21 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to occupational regulation--health occupations in Texas law?
- Occupational Regulation--health Occupations legislation frequently overlaps with Occupational Regulation, Health Care Providers, Health. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for occupational regulation--health occupations legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 38 of the 43 occupational regulation--health occupations bills (88%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on occupational regulation--health occupations policy.
- When do Texas occupational regulation--health occupations laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some occupational regulation--health occupations bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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