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HB3588: Relating to patients' rights, consumer protection, and directives for the provision of health care services; providing an administrative penalty.

: Elizabeth Campos (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 25, 2025
Occupational Regulation
Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
Consumer Protection
INFORMED CONSENT
PHYSICIANS
MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
Health Care Providers
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Hospitals
NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to patients' rights, consumer protection, and directives for the provision of health care services; providing an administrative penalty.

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