You have voted SB-1755: Relating to the status of certain medical residents and fellows as governmental employees for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act..
You have voted HB-3182: Relating to the status of certain medical residents and fellows as governmental employees for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act..
SB-36: Provides exclusion from coverage for medical malpractice by doctor practicing outside his specialty or hospital privileges. (8/1/16) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Sponsored by: Sen. Ryan Gatti
Read By Title And Returned To The Calendar, Subject To Call. on 05/17/2016
You have voted SB-36: Provides exclusion from coverage for medical malpractice by doctor practicing outside his specialty or hospital privileges. (8/1/16) (EG NO IMPACT See Note).
SB-158: Requires the reporting of malpractice claims paid by insurers or self- insurers on behalf of certain health care providers in an annual report to the Senate and House committees on health and welfare. (gov sig)
Sponsored by: Sen. David Heitmeier
Effective Date 7/1/2015. on 07/01/2015
You have voted SB-158: Requires the reporting of malpractice claims paid by insurers or self- insurers on behalf of certain health care providers in an annual report to the Senate and House committees on health and welfare. (gov sig).
SB-617: Relating to the operation of certain self-insurance trusts for health care liability claims; requiring a certificate of authority to engage in the business of insurance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Konni Burton
Read First Time on 02/23/2015
You have voted SB-617: Relating to the operation of certain self-insurance trusts for health care liability claims; requiring a certificate of authority to engage in the business of insurance..
SB-559: Provides relative to continuous representation of a client in action for legal malpractice. (8/1/14) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Claitor
Introduced In The Senate; Read By Title. Rules Suspended. Read Second Time And Referred To The Committee On Judiciary A. on 03/11/2014
Patient Injury Act [HB-4603]
The purpose of this bill is to establish an alternative to medical malpractice litigation whereby patients are compensated for medical injuries. The bill creates the Patient Injury Act. The bill limits rights and remedies. The bill provides legislative findings and intent. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes the Patient Compensation System. The bill establishes the Patient Compensation Board. The bill provides for members of the board. The bill provides for various committees. The bill provides for members of those committees. The bill
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HB-4603: Patient Injury Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Ryan Ferns
Filed For Introduction on 02/17/2014