Amend SB 1862 by amending Sections 32.024(i) and 32.027(b) 
and (e), Human Resources Code to read as follows:
	Section 32.024(i), Human Resources Code.  i)  Subject to 
appropriated state funds, the [The] department in its adoption of 
rules shall establish a medically needy program that serves 
pregnant women, children, and caretakers who have high medical 
expenses.
	Section 32.027(b) and (e), Human Resources Code.                               
	(b)  Subject to appropriated state funds, the [The] 
department shall assure that a recipient of medical assistance 
under this chapter may select a licensed podiatrist to perform any 
foot health care service or procedure covered under the medical 
assistance program if the podiatrist is authorized by law to 
perform the service or procedure.  This subsection shall be 
liberally construed.
	(e)  Subject to appropriated state funds, the [The] 
department shall assure that a recipient of medical assistance 
under this chapter may select a licensed psychologist or a licensed 
marriage and family therapist, as defined by Section 502.002, 
Occupations Code, to perform any health care service or procedure 
covered under the medical assistance program if the selected 
psychologist or marriage and family therapist is authorized by law 
to perform the service or procedure.  This subsection shall be 
liberally construed.