TX SB2744

Requires health benefit plans that cover cardiovascular disease screening to provide coverage for "advanced cardiovascular screening," which replaces prior methods like coronary artery calcium scoring and carotid intima-media thickness ultrasonography

Defines advanced cardiovascular screening as Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) with Advanced Plaque Analysis, Quantitative Disease Tracking every 1-4 years based on disease severity, and telecardiology consultations

Mandates the use of AI-enabled software for whole-heart quantification and characterization of coronary atherosclerotic plaque to assess disease progression or regression

Increases the mandatory reimbursement cap to $2,000 for these diagnostic procedures and consultations, aligning with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services national reimbursement trends

Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025; applies only to screenings performed after the effective date