Relating to notice provided by a health care provider before initiating debt collection against a patient.

HB 5289 requires Texas healthcare providers to provide patients with written notice at least 60 days before initiating debt collection for unpaid medical services or supplies. This law directly affects healthcare providers (like hospitals or clinics) and their patients who owe medical bills. The key provision mandates that providers must send this written notice prior to starting collection actions, giving patients time to address the debt. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to debt collection initiated on or after that date.