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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Health Care Reform, Select 

TIME & DATE:  8:00 AM, Thursday, April 13, 2023 

PLACE:       E2.028 
CHAIR:       Rep. Sam Harless 

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The chair may limit testimony time to ensure consideration of posted business.

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HB 1578        Allison | et al.                                       
Relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan.

HB 1692        Frank | et al.                                         
Relating to facility fees charged by certain health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 2002        Oliverson                                             
Relating to preferred provider benefit plan out-of-pocket expense credits for payments made by an insured directly to a physician or health care provider.

HB 2551        Shaheen                                               
Relating to the licensing and regulation of associate physicians and the authority of an insured to select an associate physician under the insured's health insurance policy; requiring an occupational license.

HB 4990        Bonnen                                                
Relating to the creation, management, and administration of the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.

HB 3026        Oliverson                         Posting Rule Suspended
Relating to the administration of a prescription drug manufacturer or third-party prescription assistance program.

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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: https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c307

Bills added after last posting:

HB 3026

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