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SB 1219

Relating to price estimates and billing requirements for certain health care facilities.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

Texas bill requiring health care facilities to provide transparent price estimates and billing information to improve patient cost awareness before treatment.

Referred to Health & Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 1219

Legislative bill overview

SB 1219 establishes new price estimate and billing transparency requirements for certain Texas health care facilities. The bill aims to ensure patients receive clearer information about expected costs before receiving services and more transparent billing after treatment.

Why is this important

Healthcare pricing opacity is a major consumer complaint, often resulting in surprise bills and financial hardship. This bill addresses a significant gap in patient protections by requiring facilities to provide upfront cost information, which could help patients make informed decisions and budget for care.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Health care facilities may argue that generating accurate estimates requires substantial administrative infrastructure, particularly for complex procedures with unpredictable variables
  • Definition scope: Unclear which facilities are "certain" healthcare facilities—narrow definitions may create loopholes while broad ones could impose burdens on smaller providers
  • Estimate accuracy: Medical complications or unforeseen conditions can make pre-treatment estimates inaccurate; the bill's enforcement mechanism if actual costs deviate significantly from estimates remains unclear

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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