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TX SB1270

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health care providers that issue itemized bills electronically through a patient portal must first verify whether the patient has created a profile on that portal

  • If a patient has not created a patient portal profile, the health care provider must mail a physical copy of the itemized bill to the patient

  • Licensing authorities are required to take disciplinary action against health care providers who violate itemized billing requirements, treating violations as equivalent to breaching applicable licensing laws

  • The new requirements apply only to itemized bills issued on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.

Electronic Information Systems

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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