82R9770 ALB-F
 
  By: Uresti S.B. No. 1265
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the accreditation of training programs and examinations
  for certain emergency medical services personnel.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 773.050, Health and Safety Code, is
  amended by adding Subsections (b-1) and (b-2) to read as follows:
         (b-1)  A rule adopted under Subsection (b)(3) may not require
  a course or training program to be accredited by a national
  organization before January 1, 2018.
         (b-2)  Not later than January 1, 2013, the department shall
  partner with a testing entity that administers an examination that
  qualifies the examinee for licensure as a paramedic. The
  department may not reimburse the testing entity for administering
  an examination, but the testing entity may charge a fee to an
  examinee. This subsection expires January 1, 2018.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
  a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
  provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
  Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
  Act takes effect September 1, 2011.