Texas HB4099 allows physical therapists to treat patients for up to 30 business days without a referral.

Texas HB4099 amends the Occupations Code to allow physical therapists to treat patients for up to 30 consecutive calendar business days without a referral. After this period, a referral from a referring practitioner is required to continue treatment. The bill repeals a previous subsection that allowed for an exception. The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners must adopt necessary rules by December 1, 2025, to implement these changes. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4099 allows physical therapists to treat patients for up to 30 business days without a referral.

Texas HB4099 amends the Occupations Code to allow physical therapists to treat patients for up to 30 consecutive calendar business days without a referral. After this period, a referral from a referring practitioner is required to continue treatment. The bill repeals a previous subsection that allowed for an exception. The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners must adopt necessary rules by December 1, 2025, to implement these changes. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.