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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the functions and administration of the Health and Human Services Commission and the commission's office of inspector general in relation to fraud, waste, and abuse in health and human services. [SB-1787] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Relating to the functions and administration of the Health and Human Services Commission and the commission's office of inspector general in relation to fraud, waste, and abuse in health and human services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Referred To Human Services on 05/05/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition. [SB-1774] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Overdose Prevention ]
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris L. Miles Read First Time on 03/23/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program. [SB-1769] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris L. Miles Read First Time on 03/23/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties. [SB-1809] [Taxes ] [Healthcare ] [Property Tax ]
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/24/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to birth record information included in certain health care data collection. [HB-3696] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Data Privacy ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to birth record information included in certain health care data collection.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Cristina Farrar Read First Time on 03/31/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. [HJR-111] [Cannabis ] [Healthcare ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Carol Alvarado Read First Time on 03/22/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to access to and participation in cancer clinical trials. [HB-3721] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
Relating to access to and participation in cancer clinical trials.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Placed On General State Calendar on 05/08/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring the statewide health coordinating council and state health plan to examine and report on the impact of low health literacy on consumers and the health care system. [HB-3682] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to requiring the statewide health coordinating council and state health plan to examine and report on the impact of low health literacy on consumers and the health care system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Diana Arevalo Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/08/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose. [SB-1651] [Crime ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirk Watson Read First Time on 03/22/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the confidentiality of an emergency call. [HB-3640] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Relating to the confidentiality of an emergency call.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Abel Herrero Placed On General State Calendar on 05/09/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities. [SB-1684] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 03/22/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid program. [HB-3732] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
Relating to prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Pena Raymond Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/20/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments. [SB-1683] [Food ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Referred To Public Health on 05/16/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes. [HB-3684] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Carol Alvarado Returned To Local & Consent Calendars Comm. on 05/12/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of the Communicable Disease and Public Health Center. [SB-1681] [Public Health ]
Relating to the establishment of the Communicable Disease and Public Health Center.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Not Again Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/19/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public health purpose. [SB-1695] [Public Health ] [Environmental ] [Water ]
Relating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public health purpose.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/20/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities. [HB-3711] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Four Price Returned To Local & Consent Calendars Comm. on 05/12/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty. [SB-1668] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/08/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the comanagement of glaucoma by ophthalmologists and therapeutic optometrists and the establishment of a comanagement registry. [HB-3710] [Healthcare ]
Relating to the comanagement of glaucoma by ophthalmologists and therapeutic optometrists and the establishment of a comanagement registry.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. J.D. Sheffield Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/25/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the procedure for an election to adopt a sales and use tax or to change the tax rate in an emergency services district. [SB-1727] [Taxes ] [Elections ] [Public Safety ] [Community Development ]
Relating to the procedure for an election to adopt a sales and use tax or to change the tax rate in an emergency services district.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Effective Immediately on 06/09/2017

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