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TX HB2639

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Suleman Lalani

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires preauthorization determinations for health care services to be made by a physician of the same medical specialty as the physician or health care provider requesting or recommending the service

  • Adds new Section 4201.254 to the Insurance Code under Subchapter F, Chapter 4201

  • Applies only to preauthorization requests made on or after January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to preauthorization determinations conducted by physicians of the same specialty as the requesting physician or health care provider.

PHYSICIANS

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/18/2025

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