Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4094 — Relating to the provision of health care services by a freestanding emergency medical care facility and the collection of fees for providing those services.

Last action — Referred to Public Health: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Relating to the provision of health care services by a freestanding emergency medical care facility and the collection of fees for providing those services.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 6 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 254.001, Health and Safety Code, Section 254.002, Section 254.152, Section 254.155(a), Health and Safety Code, Section 254.1555, Health and Safety Code, Section 254.156(d), Health and Safety Code.

  • Section 254.001, Health and Safety Code

    (5-a) "Patient" means an individual who seeks or receives emergency care at a facility.

    amended

  • Section 254.002

    Sec. 254.002. PURPOSE; CONSTRUCTION. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to protect patients who may be in need of emergency care by ensuring that a facility established, operated, or held out to the public as a facility regulated under this chapter meets the standards for providing emergency care required by this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter, including the capacity to stabilize and transfer patients. (b) To increase access to and ensure the efficient delivery of health care services in this state, this chapter may not be construed to prohibit the colocation of emergency care and health care services other than emergency care at a facility or the dual use of a facility's personnel, equipment, supplies, furnishings, laboratory, or other property for the provision of health care services other than emergency care. (c) A facility's provision of health care services other than emergency care is governed by the law applicable to those services.

    added

  • Section 254.152

    Sec. 254.152. REFERENCE TO FEE OR RATE. In this subchapter, a reference to a fee or rate means an amount charged to a patient for emergency care provided at a facility and includes a facility fee related to the provision of that emergency care.

    added

  • Section 254.155(a), Health and Safety Code

    only for the provision of emergency care

    amended

  • Section 254.1555, Health and Safety Code

    (a-1) A facility providing health care services other than emergency care may not charge a facility fee for the provision of those services.

    amended

  • Section 254.156(d), Health and Safety Code

    medical treatment → emergency care

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Public Health

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4094 do?
Relating to the provision of health care services by a freestanding emergency medical care facility and the collection of fees for providing those services.
Who sponsors HB 4094?
HB 4094 is sponsored by Alan Schoolcraft.
What is the current status of HB 4094?
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 4094?
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