88R12957 CJD-D
By: Miles S.B. No. 2134
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the use of telemedicine and telehealth services in the
juvenile justice system.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 244.001, Human Resources Code, is
amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(e) The department may not use telemedicine or mental health
telemedicine or telehealth services for any purpose under this
section.
SECTION 2. Subchapter A, Chapter 244, Human Resources Code,
is amended by adding Section 244.0095 to read as follows:
Sec. 244.0095. CERTAIN MEDICAL CARE SERVICES REQUIRED. In
providing medical care, the department shall contract for
telemedicine services to be available when a physician, advanced
practice registered nurse, or physician assistant is not present at
the facility where the services are to be provided.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.