Relating to the standard of proof in certain health care liability claims arising out of the provision of emergency medical care.

HB 4922 changes the standard of proof for medical malpractice claims involving emergency care in Texas. It lowers the burden of proof from "clear and convincing evidence" to "more likely than not" (preponderance of evidence) when patients sue providers for negligence in hospital emergency departments, freestanding emergency facilities, obstetrical units, or immediate post-emergency surgical suites. The bill directly affects patients seeking compensation and healthcare providers facing such lawsuits. It becomes effective September 1, 2025, if passed, and is currently pending in the Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee.