Texas SB471 allows out-of-state health professionals to provide telehealth and telemedicine services in Texas, requiring registration and compliance.

Texas SB471 amends the Insurance Code and Occupations Code to allow health professionals from other states to provide telehealth and telemedicine services in Texas. These professionals must register with a Texas licensing agency, pay a fee, and comply with state laws, including scope of practice and standards of care. They must also maintain liability insurance and consent to jurisdiction of Texas courts. The act applies to health benefit plans renewed on or after January 1, 2026. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB471 allows out-of-state health professionals to provide telehealth and telemedicine services in Texas, requiring registration and compliance.

Texas SB471 amends the Insurance Code and Occupations Code to allow health professionals from other states to provide telehealth and telemedicine services in Texas. These professionals must register with a Texas licensing agency, pay a fee, and comply with state laws, including scope of practice and standards of care. They must also maintain liability insurance and consent to jurisdiction of Texas courts. The act applies to health benefit plans renewed on or after January 1, 2026. It takes effect September 1, 2025.