Bill

SB 491

85(R) - 2017
House Higher Education
Senate Higher Education
House Higher Education
Senate Higher Education
Education
Health
Higher Education

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Kirk Watson

Co-Author(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Sponsor(s)

Donna Howard

Bill Caption

Relating to the statewide preceptorship program in family medicine.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated

Bill Analysis

Under current law, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is permitted to contract with organizations to operate statewide preceptorship programs for internal medicine and general pediatrics. SB 491 would also allow the THECB to contract with organizations to operate the preceptorship program for family medicine.

Vote Recommendation Notes

SB 491 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.