On Jun. 22, 2025, TX LEG reported bill became enacted without governor's signature.
Document dated Jun. 22, 2025, was received on Jul. 10 due to a fixed feed.
On May 28, TX LEG passed bill on coverage of telemedicine services.
TX LEG passed bill HB 1052 on health benefit plan coverage of telemedicine services.
Amends TX INS 8-F-1455.004 on coverage of telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth.
Bill Provisions
Requires that health benefit plan provide coverage for telemedicine, teledentistry, or telehealth services with an originating site or distant site located outside the state.
Must be on same basis and to same extent that plan provides coverage for service or procedure delivered as service with originating site and distant site located in the state
Coverage for services if individual who receives service resides primarily in the state and health professional providing services is licensed and has physical office in state.
Legislative History
On Mar. 7, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on May 13, 2025, bill passed House.
On May 19, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on May 28, 2025, bill passed Senate.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill provisions become effective on Sep. 1, 2025.
Applies to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
Jun. 2025 TX LEG Enacted Without Signature
On Jun. 22, 2025, TX LEG reported bill became enacted without governor's signature.
Document dated Jun. 22, 2025, was received on Jul. 10 due to a fixed feed.
Regulators
TX LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Act, 6/22/2025; Bill HB1052, 5/28/2025; Citation: TX INS 8-F-1455.004;
