BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center                                                                                                       H.B. 743

79R2158 DAK-D                                                                                              By: Nixon (Duncan)

State Affairs

4/27/2005

Engrossed

AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

During the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, legislation was enacted that moved Article 4590i, V.T.C.S., to Chapter 74, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.  Now there are antiquated cross-references in the statutes. 

H.B. 743 updates the citation to Chapter 74, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, in the Business & Commerce Code.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 160.053(a), Occupations Code, as follows:

(a)(4) Requires the insurer to furnish to the State Board of Medical Examiners a copy of expert report filed under Section 74.351 (Expert Report), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, rather than Section 13.01, Article 4590i, V.T.C.S.

SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2005.