1-1                                   AN ACT
 1-2     relating to the scope of practice of a physician assistant acting
 1-3     in a delegated practice.
 1-4           BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
 1-5           SECTION 1.  Section 204.202, Occupations Code, is amended by
 1-6     adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
 1-7           (e)  A physician assistant is the agent of the physician
 1-8     assistant's supervising physician for any medical services that are
 1-9     delegated by that physician and that:
1-10                 (1)  are within the physician assistant's scope of
1-11     practice; and
1-12                 (2)  are delineated by protocols, practice guidelines,
1-13     or practice directives established by the supervising physician.
1-14           SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2001.
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1264 passed the Senate on
         April 20, 2001, by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 0, one
         present, not voting.
                                             _______________________________
                                                 Secretary of the Senate
               I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1264 passed the House on
         May 5, 2001, by a non-record vote.
                                             _______________________________
                                                Chief Clerk of the House
         Approved:
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                      Date
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                    Governor