Texas SB671 modifies physical therapist treatment rules, limiting initial treatment to 20 business days and requiring a referral for continued.

Texas SB671 amends the Occupations Code to change how physical therapists can treat patients. It allows a physical therapist to treat a patient for up to 20 consecutive business days without a referral. After this period, the physical therapist must obtain a referral from a referring practitioner to continue treatment. The bill also repeals a previous subsection and mandates the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners to adopt necessary rules by December 1, 2025. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB671 modifies physical therapist treatment rules, limiting initial treatment to 20 business days and requiring a referral for continued.

Texas SB671 amends the Occupations Code to change how physical therapists can treat patients. It allows a physical therapist to treat a patient for up to 20 consecutive business days without a referral. After this period, the physical therapist must obtain a referral from a referring practitioner to continue treatment. The bill also repeals a previous subsection and mandates the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners to adopt necessary rules by December 1, 2025. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.