89R436 CJD-D
By: Miles S.B. No. 1778
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the use of telemedicine services in the juvenile
justice system.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. 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 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.