Relating to the provision of telehealth and telemedicine medical services by certain health professionals located outside of this state; requiring registration to engage in an occupation; authorizing fees.

SB 471 requires health professionals (including physicians, dentists, and their supervised assistants) who provide telehealth or telemedicine services to Texas patients from outside the state to register with the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. It establishes a registration process and authorizes fees for these out-of-state providers. The bill specifically applies to remote medical care delivered via telecommunications to patients physically located in Texas. This policy change aims to regulate cross-state telehealth services while ensuring providers meet Texas licensing standards for patient care.