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TX SB2043
Bill
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health care facilities, political subdivisions, state agencies (including the Texas Medical Board), and medical schools from retaliating against physicians or health care providers who report violations of laws, regulations, or ethical guidelines related to health care services
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Protects physicians and providers who report treatment practices that may endanger patients, threats to public health or safety, gross mismanagement or waste of funds, or abuse of authority to employers or state/federal agencies
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Shields physicians and health care providers from adverse action for engaging in protected speech, expression, or association, unless clear and convincing evidence shows their speech directly caused physical harm to a patient within the preceding three years
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Defines prohibited retaliation broadly to include adverse actions affecting licensure, certification, employment terms, staff privileges, program admission, benefits, and other professional conditions
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Provides civil remedies allowing injured physicians or providers to sue for injunctive relief, actual damages (including psychological, emotional, and physical injuries), court costs, and attorney's fees, with governmental immunity waived
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibited retaliation against a physician or health care provider for reporting certain violations or taking certain actions with respect to the provision of health care services; providing a civil remedy.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
5/16/2025