Texas Insight Capitol Digest: February 8, 2021

Texas Insight is excited to announce our new Capitol Digest. This regular weekly report will feature upcoming committee meetings, important events in and around the State Capitol, and legislative news relevant to our readers. If you have questions or would like to see specific coverage in these updates, please contact us at info@txinsight.com. All House Committees— No Meetings Scheduled. All House Joint Committees— No Meetings Scheduled. State Representative James White Files Bill to Expand Access to Healthcare for More Texans. State Representative James White has filed House Bill (HB) 472 which seeks to expand health care options for Texans by allowing Freestanding Emergency Centers (FECs) to offer outpatient acute care services in addition to emergency medical services. HB 472 would expand FEC licensure to include acute care services in addition to emergency care. Acute care services or outpatient care includes radiology, laboratory work, immunizations, and other n