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SB 1269

Relating to provision to a patient of an itemized bill for health care services and supplies.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

Texas bill requiring healthcare providers to give patients itemized bills listing specific services, supplies, and costs to increase billing transparency and reduce billing errors.

Referred to Health & Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 1269

Legislative bill overview

SB 1269 requires healthcare providers in Texas to furnish patients with itemized bills detailing the specific services and supplies provided, along with associated costs. The bill aims to increase transparency in healthcare billing and give patients clearer information about what they're being charged for.

Why is this important

Healthcare billing is notoriously opaque, with patients often receiving vague or unclear invoices that make it difficult to verify charges or identify billing errors. Itemized billing transparency can help patients understand costs upfront, detect overcharges, and make more informed decisions about their healthcare. This addresses a widespread consumer protection concern in the healthcare industry.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Healthcare providers may argue that generating detailed itemized bills requires administrative resources and system upgrades, potentially increasing operational costs that could be passed to consumers
  • Insurance complexity: Bills involving multiple insurance claims, adjustments, denials, and out-of-pocket costs may be difficult to present clearly in a single itemized format, and the bill's scope regarding insurance-related items may be unclear
  • Definition and scope: Ambiguity about what constitutes required "itemization" (specific CPT codes, facility fees, pharmacy charges, etc.) could lead to disputes over compliance and inconsistent implementation across provider types

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

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