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TX HB5611
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Oliverson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes emergency services districts that are licensed as or contract with emergency medical services providers or first responder organizations to provide preventive health care services
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Defines "preventive health care services" as out-of-hospital routine health care including immunizations, screenings, checkups, and patient counseling to prevent illness, disease, or other health problems
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Allows districts to provide these services to reduce reliance on 9-1-1 transports and emergency systems for routine health care needs
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Requires districts in counties with populations under 60,000 to obtain approval from the county commissioners court before providing preventive health care services
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide preventive health care services.
Health
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar
5/12/2025