HOUSE BILL 1183 |
HOUSE AUTHOR: Capelo |
EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01 |
SENATE SPONSOR: Carona |
House Bill 1183 amends the Occupations Code to add provisions relating to the licensing, practice, and oversight of surgical assistants. The bill requires that the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners establish qualifications and requirements for surgical assistants and license applicants. The bill also makes conforming changes for the inclusion of surgical assistants in the Insurance Code and Human Resources Code, including the requirement that recipients of medical assistance may select a surgical assistant to perform certain health care services or procedures.