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TX SB1185

Bill

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Creighton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Exempts unfired pressure vessels in autoclaves from state boiler registration and inspection requirements

  • 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

  • Passed the Senate 31-0 on April 1, 2025, and the House 135-6 on April 30, 2025

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures4/9/2025
Business & Commerce2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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