Bill: HB 2933, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Defense & Veterans' Affairs
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Dennis Bonnen
Sponsor(s)
Larry Taylor
Bill Caption
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 2933 would amend the Occupations Code to require the Texas Optometry Board to issue a military limited volunteer license to practice optometry to an applicant who is or was previously licensed as an optometrist in another state, is or was authorized as optometrist to treat personnel enlisted in the U.S. armed forces or veterans, and meets any other requirement by the board. The military limited volunteer license holder would be prohibited from receiving compensation.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our free market and limited government by expanding scope of practice for certain optometrists to provide volunteer services. We support HB 2933.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
United Way
