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TX HB1888

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Metcalf

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts boilers that are components of FDA-regulated medical devices from state registration and inspection requirements, provided they meet specific size limits: inside shell diameter of 16 inches or less, 20 square feet or less of heating surface (unless electric), gross volume of 5 cubic feet or less, and allowable working pressure of 100 pounds per square inch gauge or less

  • Exempts unfired pressure vessels in autoclaves from boiler registration and inspection requirements

  • Amends Section 755.022(a) of the Health and Safety Code to add these two new categories to the existing list of exempt boilers

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to an exemption from boiler registration and inspection requirements for certain boilers in medical equipment and autoclaves.

Health

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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