H.B. No. 1363
AN ACT
relating to treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a
referral.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 453.301(a-2), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a-2) A physical therapist may treat a patient under
Subsection (a) for not more than 15 consecutive business days if the
physical therapist:
(1) [who] possesses a doctoral degree described by
Subsection (a)(3)(A); and
(2) either:
(A) has completed a residency or fellowship; or
(B) is certified by an entity approved by the
board [may treat a patient under Subsection (a) for not more than 15
consecutive business days].
SECTION 2. Not later than November 1, 2021, the Texas Board
of Physical Therapy Examiners shall adopt rules necessary to
implement Section 453.301(a-2), Occupations Code, as amended by
this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 1363 was passed by the House on April
16, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 143, Nays 2, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 1363 was passed by the Senate on May
13, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 1.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor