Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in civil actions.

HB 2446 modifies Texas law to eliminate the requirement for an affidavit supporting medical bills in civil cases when the total charge is $50,000 or less. This directly affects claimants (like injury victims) and defendants in civil lawsuits involving medical costs under this threshold. The key change is adding a new subsection to the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, stating such small bills no longer need an affidavit to prove reasonableness or necessity. The bill applies only to cases filed on or after its effective date (September 1, 2025).