Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4255 — Relating to the regulation of physicians and the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board.

Last action — Left pending in committee

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 regulation of physicians and the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 164.051, Occupations Code.

  • Section 164.051, Occupations Code

    The The The → Except as provided in Subsection (f), the Except as provided in Subsection (f), the Except as provided in Subsection (f), the (f) The board may issue a license to practice medicine to a person convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or deferred disposition for a felony if: (1) prior to the conviction, deferred adjudication community supervision, or deferred disposition, the person was licensed to practice medicine in this state; (2) the person has: (A) served any sentence resulting from the felony conviction; (B) completed any deferred adjudication community service or deferred disposition ordered in connection with the felony; and (C) paid any fines applicable, or restitution ordered by a court, in connection with the sentencing for the felony; (3) the felony was a nonviolent property felony; and (4) the person is otherwise eligible to hold a license to practice medicine under this subtitle. (g) In this section, "Nonviolent property felony" means a felony offense under state law, federal law, or the laws of a federally recognized Indian tribe that does not have as an element the intentional or knowing use, attempted use, or threatened use of force or deadly force against any person, including or similar to a felony offense under Chapters 31 through 35A, or 37, Penal Code.

    amended

Action History

  1. Left pending in committee

  2. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  3. Committee substitute considered in committee

  4. Considered in public hearing

  5. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  6. Referred to Public Health

  7. Read first time

  8. Filed

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4255 do?
Relating to the regulation of physicians and the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board.
Who sponsors HB 4255?
HB 4255 is sponsored by Don McLaughlin.
What is the current status of HB 4255?
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 4255?
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