SB 1778
AN ACT relating to the use of telemedicine services in the juvenile
Senate Bill
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to Senate committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
relating to the use of telemedicine services in the juvenile
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the use of telemedicine services in the juvenile BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 244, Human Resources Code, is amended by adding Section 244.0095 to read as follows: Sec. 244.0095. CERTAIN MEDICAL CARE SERVICES REQUIRED. In providing medical care, the department shall contract for telemedicine services to be available when a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant is not present at the facility where the services are to be provided. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the use of telemedicine services in the juvenile
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