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TX SB157

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of consecutive business days a physical therapist may treat a patient without a referral from 10 days to 20 days

  • Requires physical therapists to obtain a referral from a referring practitioner before continuing treatment beyond the 20-day limit

  • Repeals Section 453.301(a-2) of the Occupations Code, which previously provided an exception to the standard treatment timeframe

  • Requires the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners to adopt rules implementing these changes by December 1, 2025

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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