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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 1535

House Author:  Truitt et al.

Effective:  9-1-05

Senate Sponsor:  Shapleigh


            House Bill 1535 amends the Occupations Code to continue the Texas Midwifery Board until September 1, 2017.  In addition to including across-the-board sunset provisions, the bill provides for licensing, rather than "documentation," for midwives and increases midwife representation on the board.