Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 2557 — Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic health conditions.

Last action — Referred to Insurance: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM

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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.

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Summary

Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic health conditions.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 1369.651, Insurance Code, Section 1369.654(a), Insurance Code.

  • AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES AND CERTAIN BLOOD DISORDERS → CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS

    amended

  • Section 1369.651, Insurance Code

    DEFINITION , "prescription → DEFINITIONS : (1) "Chronic health condition" means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that is expected to last at least one year and either: (A) requires ongoing medical attention to effectively manage or to prevent an adverse health event; or (B) limits one or more of the following activities of daily living: (i) bathing; (ii) personal hygiene; (iii) eating; (iv) toileting; (v) dressing; (vi) bed mobility; or (vii) walking or locomotion. (2) "Prescription

    amended

  • Section 1369.654(a), Insurance Code

    a chronic health condition, including neurodegenerative disease,

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Insurance

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2557 do?
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic health conditions.
Who sponsors HB 2557?
HB 2557 is sponsored by Venton Jones.
What is the current status of HB 2557?
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 2557?
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