SRC-JXG S.B. 1233 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 1233
By: Nelson
Health Services
7/6/1999
Enrolled


DIGEST 

Currently, Texas  law requires a licensed athletic trainer to provide care
under the advice and consent of a team physician; however, in certain rural
high school settings, a physician may not be available. Therefore,
providing treatment to those athletes does not conform to current statutory
requirements. S.B. 1233 will permit a licensed physician or qualified
licensed health professional who is authorized to refer for health care
services, within the scope of the person's license to provide the required
direction, and will permit licensed athletic trainers to treat persons who
participate in an organized sport, recreational sport, or sports-related
activity.  

PURPOSE

As enrolled, S.B. 1233 updates the Athletic Trainer Act to provide
treatment for athletes in certain high school settings, and individuals
participating in an organized sport or sport-related exercise or activity. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Article 4512d, V.T.C.S., as follows:

Sec. 1. New heading: DEFINITIONS; EXCEPTIONS. Defines "athletic injury,"
"athletic training," "board," "commissioner," and "department." Redefines
"athletic trainer." Requires nothing herein to be construed to authorize
the practice of the medicine by any person not licensed by the Texas State
Board (board) of Medical Examiners. Provides that the provisions of this
Act do not apply to certain occupations. Provides that this Act does not
apply to an athletic trainer who does not live in this state, is licensed,
registered, or certified by an authority recognized by the board, and who
provides athletic training in this state for a period determined by the
board. Deletes text regarding functions of the athletic trainer. Makes
conforming and nonsubstantive changes. 

SECTION 2. Amends Article 4512d, V.T.C.S., to authorize the board to refuse
to issue a license to an applicant or to suspend or revoke the license of
any licensee if the applicant or licensee has provided services outside the
scope of practice of athletic training. Make nonsubstantive changes.  

SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1999.

SECTION 4. Emergency clause.