Bill Text: TX HB3970 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-04-24 - Left pending in committee [HB3970 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HB3970-Introduced.html

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By: Sheffield H.B. No. 3970

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health
professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 571.003(15), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(15) "Non-physician mental health professional"
means:
(A) a psychologist licensed to practice in this
state and designated as a health-service provider;
(B) a registered nurse with a master's or
doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing;
(C) a licensed clinical social worker;
(D) a licensed professional counselor licensed
to practice in this state; [or]
(E) a licensed marriage and family therapist
licensed to practice in this state; or
(F) a licensed physician assistant.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.