Relating to the regulation of certain health professionals; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3415 regulates advertising practices by health professionals in Texas. It prohibits false or misleading claims, such as unverified service comparisons, using deceptive titles (e.g., falsely implying specialty certifications), or exploiting patient fears. The bill requires all advertising to include the professional’s name and proper identification, and violations may result in administrative penalties like fines. It directly affects doctors, therapists, and other licensed health professionals who market their services. The law aims to ensure advertising is clear, factual, and transparent for consumers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action Apr 25, 2025
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Vote reconsidered in committee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
5 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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