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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in |
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civil actions. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 18.001, Civil Practice and Remedies |
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Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows: |
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(a-1) If a party offers into evidence a medical bill or |
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other itemized statement of a medical or health care service that is |
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supported by an affidavit under Subsection (b) and with a charge |
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totaling $50,000 or less, an affidavit described by Subsection (b): |
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(1) is sufficient evidence to support a finding of |
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fact by a judge or jury that the amount charged was reasonable or |
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the service was necessary; and |
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(2) does not require supporting expert testimony to |
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support a finding of fact by a judge or jury that the amount charged |
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was reasonable or that the service was necessary. |
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SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only |
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to an action that commences on or after the effective date of this |
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Act. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |