TX Politics

TX Politics

Lamb, Gary A.

4/15/2013

You have seen this:

Texas HB 1161, proposed by Representative Davis, would allow broad
exemptions to licenses in the state of Texas. This will put the orthotic
and prosthetic profession and, more importantly, our patients at risk.
We urge you to contact your representative TODAY to STRONGLY express
your opposition to HB 1161. We have drafted a letter that includes a
list of concerns that you can share with your representative.

Below you can read the proposed bill that will undermine licenses and
allow for a multitude of unqualified individuals to fit ANY orthotic
device.

By: Davis H.B. No. 1161

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to an exemption from the licensing requirement for certain
persons who measure or fit orthoses under the supervision of certain
licensed health care practitioners.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter G, Chapter 605, Occupations Code, is amended by
adding Section 605.306 to read as follows:
Sec. 605.306. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SUPERVISED PERSONS. This chapter
does not apply to a person who measures or fits an orthosis under the
supervision of:
(1) a physician practicing under Subtitle B; or
(2) a person described by Section 605.303.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of
two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by
Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not
receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect
September 1, 2013.

 

 

Did you know this???

Section 605.303 is defined:

 

 

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a podiatrist practicing under Chapter 202;

(2) a chiropractor practicing under Chapter 201;

(3) an occupational therapist practicing under Chapter 454; or

(4) a physical therapist practicing under Chapter 453.

 

Gary A. Lamb CO, LPO, FAAOP

Assistant Chief Orthotic-Prosthetic Clinic

4500 S. Lancaster Rd

Dallas, TX 75216

 

214-857-0551