TX HB541

Expands Texas's direct primary care law to cover all licensed health care practitioners (not just physicians), allowing them to provide health care services directly to patients for a fee without going through insurance

Broadens the scope from "primary medical care services" to all "health care services," defined as any care, service, or procedure including diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and advice affecting the human body

Clarifies that direct patient care agreements are not health insurance and are not regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance; providers are not required to obtain a certificate of authority to offer these agreements

Prohibits state agencies, insurers, and health maintenance organizations from taking legal or administrative action against providers or patients solely for participating in direct patient care arrangements

Requires providers to give written or electronic notice to patients that direct patient care agreements are not insurance before entering into such agreements; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025