Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a new article to the Government Code that sets up standards for registering volunteer health and veterinary practitioners when an emergency is declared. It lets the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) control where, how long, and what types of services volunteers may provide, and treats them as state employees for workers‑comp purposes. The goal is to ensure qualified volunteers can be used safely while protecting public health and existing licensing rules.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Apr 21, 2026
• Health
  Health · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
5. Jan 9, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 8.
6. Jan 8, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Arambula · sponsor

Bill text

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