| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Positive |
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.
HB 2299 would exempt a person from certain licensing requirements and allow them to engage in the practice of medicine in this state if the person: (1) is employed or designated as a team physician by a sports team visiting this state for a specific sporting event; (2) is licensed to practice medicine in the team’s home state; and (3) limits the person’s practice of medicine in this state to treating, during the period beginning on the date the team arrives in this state for the event and ending on the date the team leaves this state, the members, coaches, and staff of the team, as well as a family member of those people if the family member is visiting this state for the event.
Texas Action supports HB 2299 because it promotes limited government and individual liberty by allowing a practical exemption from state licensing requirements for physicians travelling with a sports team.