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TX HB4224

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lacey Hull

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Covered entities must prominently post detailed instructions on their website and at facilities explaining how consumers can request their health care records

  • Posted information must include instructions for contacting the disciplinary or licensing authority for the covered entity

  • Posted information must include instructions for filing a consumer complaint under Section 181.103 of the Health and Safety Code

  • Entities that only perform claims processing, data processing, data analysis, utilization review, or billing on behalf of direct healthcare providers are exempt from these posting requirements

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025; passed the House 149-0 on May 6, 2025 and the Senate 31-0 on May 25, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to information regarding consumer access to health care records.

Health

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services5/7/2025
Public Health3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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