Bill

SB 1636

86(R) - 2019
Senate Health & Human Services
House Public Health
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Senate Health & Human Services
House Public Health

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Sponsor(s)

Four Price

Bill Caption

Relating to an annual report prepared by the Health Professions Council.

Fiscal Notes

According to the Legislative Budget Board, no fiscal impact to the state is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 1636 would require the Health Professions Council to include strategies for expanding the healthcare workforce in their annual report. Specifically, the annual report would include methods for reducing the processing time for healthcare professional applications, increasing the number of practitioners providing mental and behavioral healthcare services, and any other recommendation regarding how to expand the healthcare workforce.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Since this is a matter that does not involve liberty principles, Texas Action has a neutral stance toward SB 1636.