Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 997 — Relating to the provision of telehealth and telemedicine medical services by certain health professionals located outside of this state; requiring registration to engage in an occupation; authorizing fees.

Last action — Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill addresses telehealth services by out-of-state health professionals and requires registration.

This bill pertains to telehealth services provided by health professionals located outside the state, mandating registration to operate. Specific details about fees and requirements are not available at this time.

Summary

Relating to the provision of telehealth and telemedicine medical services by certain health professionals located outside of this state; requiring registration to engage in an occupation; authorizing fees.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 111.010, Occupations Code.

  • : (a) or (b) a dentist in providing teledentistry dental services that are delegated and supervised by the dentist; (C) (D) → or by a licensing agency in another state (C) an individual who is: (i) licensed or certified in this state to perform health care services; and (ii) authorized to assist a dentist in providing teledentistry dental services that are delegated and supervised by the dentist; (D) (E) , or by a licensing agency in another state

    amended

  • licensed, certified, or otherwise entitled to practice in this state and licensed in this state licensed in this state

    amended

  • Section 111.010, Occupations Code

    Sec. 111.010. PROVISION OF TELEHEALTH OR TELEMEDICINE MEDICAL SERVICE BY HEALTH PROFESSIONAL LOCATED OUTSIDE OF STATE. (a) In this section: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. (2) "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (b) Notwithstanding any other law requiring licensure or certification in this state, a health professional located outside of this state who does not hold a license or certification issued by an agency of this state may provide a telehealth or telemedicine medical service under this chapter if the health professional: (1) holds a current and unrestricted license or certification authorizing the health professional to provide the service and that is issued by a licensing agency of another state; (2) has not been and is not currently the subject of a disciplinary proceeding with respect to the license or certification described by Subdivision (1); and (3) registers with the applicable licensing agency of this state as provided by this section. (c) The agency of this state responsible for regulating the performance of a health care service in this state or the department, if no agency of this state is responsible for regulating the performance of the service in this state, shall: (1) register a health professional described by Subsection (b) to provide telehealth or telemedicine medical services to patients in this state if the health professional: (A) submits an application to the agency or department, as applicable, in the format required by agency or commission rule, as applicable; and (B) pays a registration fee established by rule by the agency or commission, as applicable; and (2) adopt rules necessary to implement this section. (d) A rule adopted under Subsection (c)(2) must provide that a health professional who provides a telehealth or telemedicine medical service under this section shall: (1) comply fully with all applicable laws of this state, including scope of practice, telehealth or telemedicine requirements, and standards of care; (2) maintain liability insurance in accordance with the laws of this state, as applicable; (3) consent to the jurisdiction of this state's courts for any litigation arising from the provision of a telehealth or telemedicine medical service under this section; and (4) be subject to investigation and disciplinary action for a violation of a rule adopted under Subsection (c)(2), including the referral of the violation to the licensing agency in the state that issued the license to the health professional.

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Action History

  1. Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

  2. Committee substitute considered in committee

  3. Considered in formal meeting

  4. Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

  5. Committee substitute considered in committee

  6. Considered in formal meeting

  7. Recalled from subcommittee

  8. Left pending in subcommittee

  9. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee

  10. Considered by s/c in public hearing

  11. Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .

  12. Referred to s/c on Dis Prev & Women's & Children's Health by Speaker

  13. Read first time

  14. Filed

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 997 do?
Relating to the provision of telehealth and telemedicine medical services by certain health professionals located outside of this state; requiring registration to engage in an occupation; authorizing fees.
Who sponsors HB 997?
HB 997 is sponsored by Matt Shaheen and Caroline Fairly.
What is the current status of HB 997?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 997?
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