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SB1342: Relating to the regulation of psychiatric residential treatment facilities and Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of treatment by those facilities; requiring an occupational license.

: Nathan Johnson (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Feb 28, 2025
Occupational Regulation
Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
MEDICAID
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the regulation of psychiatric residential treatment facilities and Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of treatment by those facilities; requiring an occupational license.

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