Bill Text: TX HB2733 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Introduced


Bill Title: Relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-04-04 - Left pending in subcommittee [HB2733 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HB2733-Introduced.html
 
 
  By: Stephenson H.B. No. 2733
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors.
  BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 201.002(a), Occupations Code, is amended
  by adding Subdivision (3-a) to read as follows:
               (3-a) "Neuromusculoskeletal system" means the
  musculoskeletal and nervous systems in relation to disorders that
  manifest in both systems, including disorders of a biomechanical or
  functional nature.
         SECTION 2.  Section 201.002(b), Occupations Code, is amended
  to read as follows:
         (b)  A person practices chiropractic under this chapter if
  the person:
               (1)  uses objective or subjective means to diagnose,
  analyze, examine, or evaluate the biomechanical condition of the
  spine and neuromusculoskeletal [musculoskeletal] system of the
  human body;
               (2)  performs nonsurgical, nonincisive procedures,
  including adjustment and manipulation, to improve the subluxation
  complex or the biomechanics of the neuromusculoskeletal
  [musculoskeletal] system;
               (3)  represents to the public that the person is a
  chiropractor; or
               (4)  uses the term "chiropractor," "chiropractic,"
  "doctor of chiropractic," "D.C.," or any derivative of those terms
  or initials in connection with the person's name.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.
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