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HB3396: Relating to the authority of certain medical consenters to assume financial responsibility for certain out-of-network medical care provided to children in foster care.

: James Frank (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: May 7, 2025
Health
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Minors
Health Care Providers
Human Services
MEDICAID
Minors--Health & Safety
Human Services--Child Services
FOSTER CARE
MANAGED CARE
Health--Children's Insurance
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the authority of certain medical consenters to assume financial responsibility for certain out-of-network medical care provided to children in foster care.

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