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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to a sales tax imposed on the purchase of certain health |
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care supplies. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 151.313, Tax Code, is amended by adding |
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Subsection (a-1) to read as follows: |
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(a-1) In addition to the items described by Subsection (a), |
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the following items are exempted from the taxes imposed by this |
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chapter if purchased by an entity that has an agreement |
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with a local |
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governmental entity to provide emergency ambulance services: |
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(1) an electrocardiogram monitor; |
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(2) a stretcher or gurney; |
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(3) a medical ventilator; |
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(4) a stair chair lift; |
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(5) an automated external defibrillator; |
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(6) a wheelchair; and |
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(7) an electronic device used in the transport and |
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treatment of patients receiving medical services, including a |
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mobile data terminal and an electronic computer tablet. |
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SECTION . This Act takes effect September 1, 2015. |