Texas 89th Legislature
Physicians
13 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 17 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
13 bills require immediate attention
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
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 use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
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 expedited credentialing of certain federally qualified health center providers by Medicaid managed care organizations.
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All Bills (23)
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses.
Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses.
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 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 Texas Medical Disclosure Panel.
Relating to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel.
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 certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers and health care providers.
Relating to certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers and health care providers.
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 regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.
Relating to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.
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 carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.
Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.
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 exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Relating to required reports of certain vaccine-related or drug-related adverse events.
Relating to required reports of certain vaccine-related or drug-related adverse events.
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 patient authorization to access certain investigational sun protection products.
Relating to patient authorization to access certain investigational sun protection products.
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 immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.
Relating to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.
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 access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
Relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
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 a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state.
Relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state.
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 physicians passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 23 laws related to physicians. These bills were authored by 19 different legislators and address various aspects of physicians policy in Texas.
- Did physicians bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Physicians legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 12 Senate bills and 11 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most physicians bills?
- The leading authors of physicians legislation include Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Lacey Hull (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on physicians issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for physicians legislation?
- Among the 23 physicians bills enacted, 13 have critical compliance urgency and 6 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to physicians in Texas law?
- Physicians legislation frequently overlaps with Health Care Providers, Occupational Regulation, Medical Board, Texas. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for physicians legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 17 of the 23 physicians bills (74%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on physicians policy.
- When do Texas physicians laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some physicians bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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