Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 548.0002: RULES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING REIMBURSING CERTAIN TELEMEDICINE MEDICAL SERVICES.

Where this section sits in the code

GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH
SUBTITLE I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CHAPTER 548. HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELE-CONNECTIVE MEANS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

(a) In addition to the authority granted by other law regarding telemedicine medical services, the executive commissioner may review rules and procedures applicable to reimbursement of a telemedicine medical service provided through any government-funded health program subject to the commission's oversight. The executive commissioner may modify the rules and procedures as necessary to ensure that reimbursement for a telemedicine medical service is provided:

(1) in a cost-effective manner; and

(2) only in circumstances in which providing the service is clinically effective.

(b) This section does not affect the commission's authority or duties under other law regarding reimbursing a telemedicine medical service under Medicaid.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.

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