Texas SB2509 amends the Occupations Code to protect health organizations from vicarious liability for medical care provided by employed physicians.

Texas SB2509 modifies the Occupations Code to require health organizations certified under Section 162.001(b) to adopt policies ensuring that physicians exercise independent medical judgment. The bill exempts compliant health organizations from vicarious liability for medical care provided by employed physicians, as long as the organization does not interfere with, control, or direct the physician's independent medical judgment. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2509 amends the Occupations Code to protect health organizations from vicarious liability for medical care provided by employed physicians.

Texas SB2509 modifies the Occupations Code to require health organizations certified under Section 162.001(b) to adopt policies ensuring that physicians exercise independent medical judgment. The bill exempts compliant health organizations from vicarious liability for medical care provided by employed physicians, as long as the organization does not interfere with, control, or direct the physician's independent medical judgment. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.