Senate bill · 89R

SB 701

Relating to mediation or arbitration of certain billing disputes between health benefit plan issuers or administrators and out-of-network facilities.

Did not pass

Progress

35 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Health & Human Services Health and Human Services
Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Jan 3, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Jan 3, 2025 · Senate

Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.

Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
SB 815Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.	Charles SchwertnerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3812Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.	Greg BonnenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 547Relating to notice from a health benefit plan issuer regarding a physician's or health care provider's preauthorization exemption status.	José MenéndezD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 2, 2025Referred to Insurance
HB 2922Relating to use of artificial intelligence in utilization review conducted for health benefit plans.	David SpillerR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 19, 2025Referred to Insurance
HB 1612Relating to direct payment for certain health care provided by a hospital.	James FrankR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1314Relating to price estimates and billing requirements for certain health care facilities.	Hillary HicklandR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25