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TX HB4643
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Dorazio
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AI Summary
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Expands the Health and Human Services Commission's authority to obtain criminal history record information from only Medicaid providers to all providers under public benefits programs administered by the commission
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Authorizes criminal background checks on persons with 5% or more direct or indirect ownership interest in a provider or provider applicant, including interests in mortgages, deeds of trust, or promissory notes
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Permits criminal history checks on officers, directors, and partners of provider organizations, as well as managing employees who exercise operational or managerial control
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Defines "provider" as any individual or entity authorized to deliver health care services in Texas, including those serving medical assistance program recipients
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025; passed House 133-1 on April 30, 2025 and Senate 31-0 on May 20, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to access to criminal history record information that relates to providers and provider applicants under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Health Care Providers
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025