HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Public Health 

TIME & DATE:  8:00 AM, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 

PLACE:       JHR 140 
CHAIR:       Rep. Stephanie Klick 

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The chair may limit testimony time and the number of testifying witnesses

to ensure consideration of posted and pending business.

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HB 881         Guerra | et al.                                        
Relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties.

HB 3254        Morrison | et al.                                      
Relating to the licensing and regulation of athletic trainers.

HB 3735        Howard | et al.                                        
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.

HB 4217        Raymond                                               
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.

SB 40          Zaffirini | et al.                                     
Relating to the provision of telehealth services by certain health professionals licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SB 239         Powell                                                
Relating to the provision of educational materials regarding disease prevention during a disaster.

SB 454         Kolkhorst | et al.                                     
Relating to mental health services development plans as updated by the Health and Human Services Commission and local mental health authority groups.

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Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

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