House bill · 89R

HB 1685

Relating to the licensing and regulation of physician graduates and the authority of an insured to select a physician graduate under the insured's health insurance policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.

Did not pass

Progress

82 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Dec 20
Referred to committee
Mar 12
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Public Health Public Health
Mar 12, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 12, 2025 · House
Filed
Dec 20, 2024 · House

Authors

Tom OliversonR

In committee

Public Health
House
Referred Mar 12, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Occupational Regulation: Health Occupations

Bill text

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