Relating to required reporting of information on the ownership and control of certain health care entities; providing a civil penalty; authorizing a fee.

SB 1595 requires certain health care entities - including hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and health insurers - to report ownership and control information to the state. It directly affects entities that provide health care services, such as licensed facilities, health care providers, and health carriers operating in Texas. The bill establishes a civil penalty for failing to report and authorizes a fee to cover the cost of processing these reports. This creates a new reporting requirement under Chapter 550A of the Government Code, effective April 1, 2025.