Relating to provision to a patient of an itemized bill for health care services and supplies.
HB 208 requires health care providers in Texas to give patients a detailed, itemized bill showing each service and cost. Patients can request this bill at any time after it's first issued and choose how they receive it - electronically via a provider's website portal, by mail, or in person at the provider's office. The law applies to all health care services and supplies billed to patients, ensuring clearer billing transparency. It takes effect on September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Caroline Harris Davila
RRepublican
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