81R22693 YDB-D
By: Zerwas H.B. No. 2028
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 2028:
By: Naishtat C.S.H.B. No. 2028
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to delegation by a physician of certain cosmetic and
dermatological medical treatments.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 157, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Section 157.008 to read as follows:
Sec. 157.008. DELEGATION OF COSMETIC AND DERMATOLOGICAL
MEDICAL TREATMENTS. (a) In accordance with rules adopted by the
board, a physician may delegate to a qualified and properly trained
physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, or other properly
trained individual:
(1) the administration of botulinum toxin injections;
(2) administration of dermal fillers; or
(3) cosmetic or aesthetic medical treatments.
(b) The administration of a medical treatment described
under Subsection (a) must be in compliance with laws relating to the
practice of medicine and state and federal laws relating to the
administration of a medical treatment.
SECTION 2. Not later than January 1, 2010, the Texas Medical
Board shall adopt rules necessary to implement Section 157.008,
Occupations Code, as added by this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.