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SB 2640

AN ACT relating to waivers permitting non-certified drivers to operate in

Senate Bill Sparks
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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to waivers permitting non-certified drivers to operate in

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Bill Text

relating to waivers permitting non-certified drivers to operate in
partnership with state-certified emergency medical personnel.
SECTION 1.  Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code, is amended
by adding the following section:
SECTION 773.055  EXTENSION OF NON-CERTIFIED DRIVING WAIVERS:
(a)  Any existing state waivers or emergency orders that  allow
non-certified individuals to serve as drivers for emergency medical
services operations in partnership with state-certified emergency
medical technicians and paramedics shall continue without
requirements of variance requests after initial approval.
(b)  Any state waivers or emergency orders that allow
non-certified individuals to serve as drivers for emergency medical
services operations in partnership with state-certified emergency
medical technicians and paramedics approved after the effective
date of this Act shall continue without requirements of variance
(c)  The Texas Department of State Health Services may issue
rules to comply with this Act to ensure that providers understand
updated requirements with the certification.
SECTION 2.  EFFECTIVE DATE: This Act takes effect September

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to waivers permitting non-certified drivers to operate in