Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 2640 — Relating to medical director certification and training requirements at certain nursing facilities.

Last action — Referred to Human Services: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM

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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 medical director certification and training requirements at certain nursing facilities.

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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 242.0155, Section 242.151, Health and Safety Code.

  • Section 242.0155

    Sec. 242.0155. MEDICAL DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED. (a) A medical director who is subject to the requirements of Section 242.151(a)(2) must possess a medical director certification from the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association or an equivalent certification, as determined by commission rule. (b) A medical director who is subject to the requirements of Section 242.151(a)(2) shall complete a medical director training course developed by the commission that includes instruction on: (1) compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws; (2) quality improvement processes; (3) infection control protocols; and (4) resident care management techniques.

    added

  • Section 242.151, Health and Safety Code

    : (1) ; and (2) subject to Subsection (a-1), possesses the medical director certification required under Section 242.0155 and has completed the training course required under that section (a-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(2), an institution is not required to have a medical director who is certified under Section 242.0155 if the institution: (1) is located in a medically underserved rural area, as defined by commission rule; and (2) demonstrates a good faith effort to comply with Subsection (a)(2) but is unable to successfully recruit a medical director who complies with that subsection.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Human Services

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2640 do?
Relating to medical director certification and training requirements at certain nursing facilities.
Who sponsors HB 2640?
HB 2640 is sponsored by Suleman Lalani.
What is the current status of HB 2640?
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 2640?
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