SB 392 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to prohibited facility fees for telehealth and telemedicine medical services; providing an administrative penalty.

SB 392 prohibits health care providers (including hospitals, urgent care clinics, and telemedicine services) from charging facility fees for telehealth or telemedicine medical services. The bill defines "facility fee" as a separate charge for operational costs, distinct from professional service fees. Violations carry an administrative penalty of up to $1,000, enforced by the Health and Human Services Commission. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds vote for immediate implementation.
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Introduced Nov 19, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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