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SB 331

Relating to the disclosure of health care cost information by certain health care facilities; imposing an administrative penalty.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by James Frank and 1 co-sponsor

Texas law now requires designated health care facilities to disclose pricing information to patients with immediate enforcement and penalties for non-compliance.

Effective immediately
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Bill Summary · SB 331

Legislative bill overview

SB 331 requires certain Texas health care facilities to disclose pricing and cost information to patients and establishes administrative penalties for non-compliance. The bill took effect immediately upon the Governor's signature on June 20, 2025, and aims to increase price transparency in the health care market.

Why is this important

Price transparency in health care allows patients to make informed decisions about their care and can incentivize competition on pricing, potentially lowering costs. This addresses a significant information asymmetry where patients often cannot compare prices across providers before receiving care, which is rare in other consumer markets.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Health care facilities must establish systems to disclose complex pricing data, which may require significant IT infrastructure investment and operational changes
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's definition of "certain health care facilities" may create unclear compliance requirements and competitive disparities if some facility types are excluded
  • Penalty structure: The administrative penalties' severity and calculation method could disproportionately impact smaller providers versus large health systems with compliance resources

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

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