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TX HB2446

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Dutton

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 18.001 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish that for medical bills or itemized statements totaling $50,000 or less, an affidavit is sufficient evidence to support findings that charges were reasonable or services were necessary

  • Eliminates the requirement for supporting expert testimony to prove reasonableness of charges or necessity of medical services when the total bill is $50,000 or less and supported by a proper affidavit

  • Applies only to civil actions commenced on or after the effective date

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in civil actions.

Civil Remedies & Liabilities

Last Action

Received from the House

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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