Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 881: Relating to the issuance by the Texas Medical Board of certain licenses to practice medicine and the authority of an insured to select certain license holders under the insured's health policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 881 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the issuance by the Texas Medical Board of certain licenses to practice medicine and the authority of an insured to select certain license holders under the insured's health policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees. Primary sponsor: Kevin Sparks (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Co-author authorized.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Carol Alvarado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Charles Perry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Referred to Health & Human Services
- Read first time
- Co-author authorized
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate