BILL ANALYSIS

 

 

Senate Research Center

H.B. 3369

82R12355 MAW-F

By: King, Susan (Nelson)

 

Health & Human Services

 

5/14/2011

 

Engrossed

 

 

 

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

H.B. 3369 amends current law relating to the registration of certain physical therapy facilities by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

 

Rulemaking authority is expressly granted to the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners in SECTION 1 (Section 453.213, Occupations Code) of this bill.

 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

 

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 453.213(a), Occupations Code, as follows:

 

(a)  Requires the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE) by rule to adopt requirements for the registration and renewal of a registration of a physical therapy facility.  Exempts a facility licensed under Subtitle B (Licensing of Health Facilities), Title 4 (Health Facilities), Health and Safety Code, from the registration requirements under this section.  Authorizes TBPTE by rule to exempt other facilities as appropriate.

 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2011.