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TX SB1185
Bill
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Creighton
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AI Summary
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Exempts boilers that are components of FDA-regulated medical devices from Texas boiler registration and inspection requirements, provided they meet specific size limits: inside shell diameter of 16 inches or less, 20 square feet or less of heating surface (unless electric), 5 cubic feet or less of gross volume, and maximum allowable working pressure of 100 pounds per square inch gauge
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Exempts unfired pressure vessels in autoclaves from state boiler registration and inspection requirements
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Amends Section 755.022(a) of the Health and Safety Code to add these two new exemption categories to the existing list of exempt boiler types
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Passed the Senate 31-0 on April 1, 2025, and the House 135-6 on April 30, 2025
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to an exemption from boiler registration and inspection requirements for certain boilers in medical equipment and autoclaves.
Health
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/15/2025