Relating to requiring certain health care entities to submit notice of material change transactions to the attorney general and the attorney general's authority to conduct certain related studies; imposing civil and administrative penalties.
HB 2747 requires hospitals, clinics, health insurers, and other defined health care entities to notify Texas' Attorney General (AG) before completing major ownership changes or transactions. The bill gives the AG authority to study these transactions and enforce rules to prevent anti-competitive consolidation in health care markets. Entities that fail to comply face civil and administrative penalties, aiming to strengthen market competition and protect consumers from rising costs. This applies broadly to health care providers, facilities, and insurers operating in Texas.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025
Last action May 10, 2025
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Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Frank
RRepublican
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