Tex. Occ. Code Section 51.501
Telehealth


(a)

In this section:

(1)

“Health professional” means a person who holds a license issued by the department under Title 3.

(2)

“Patient” means a client, consumer, or other person receiving care or services from a health professional.

(3)

“Telehealth service” has the meaning assigned by Section 111.001 (Definitions).

(b)

A health professional may provide telehealth services in accordance with Chapter 111 (Telemedicine, Teledentistry, and Telehealth) and any requirements imposed by the law and rules governing practice by the health professional.

(c)

Unless the context indicates otherwise, a reference in Title 3 or a rule adopted under that title to direct observation of a patient by a health professional or direct care or services provided to a patient by a health professional includes the provision of that observation, care, or service using telehealth services.

(d)

The commission may adopt rules as necessary to:

(1)

ensure that patients receiving telehealth services receive appropriate, quality care;

(2)

prevent abuse and fraud in the use of telehealth services, including rules relating to the filing of claims and records required to be maintained in connection with telehealth services;

(3)

implement the requirements of Chapter 111 (Telemedicine, Teledentistry, and Telehealth) or other laws of this state regarding the provision of telehealth services or the protection of patients receiving telehealth services;

(4)

provide for the remote supervision of assistants and other authorized persons performing duties within their existing scope of practice using telecommunications or information technology; and

(5)

provide for the remote supervision of experience for apprentices, interns, or other similar trainees using telecommunications or information technology.

(e)

Rules under this section may allow for the provision of:

(1)

remote education or distance learning for public or private schools; and

(2)

continuing education using telecommunications or information technology.

(f)

The adoption of rules under this section is subject to Sections 51.2031 (Rules Regarding Health-related Programs; Provision of Information) and 51.2032 (Rules Regarding Podiatry; Provision of Information).

(g)

This section may not be interpreted to:

(1)

expand the scope of practice of a health professional; or

(2)

authorize a practice or procedure otherwise prohibited by the law or rules governing a health professional.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 210 (S.B. 40), Sec. 1, eff. June 3, 2021.

Source: Section 51.501 — Telehealth, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­51.­htm#51.­501 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

51.001
Definitions
51.002
Application of Sunset Act
51.003
Applicability
51.051
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
51.052
Appointment of Commission
51.053
Commission Membership
51.054
Training
51.055
Terms
51.056
Presiding Officer
51.057
Grounds for Removal
51.058
Compensation
51.059
Meetings
51.060
Civil Liability
51.101
Executive Director
51.103
Executive Director Powers and Duties
51.104
Personnel
51.105
Division of Responsibilities
51.106
Information on Standards of Conduct
51.107
Career Ladder Program
51.108
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
51.201
General Powers and Duties of Commission
51.202
Fees
51.203
Rules Regarding Programs Regulated by Department
51.204
Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
51.207
Use of Technology
51.208
Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures
51.209
Advisory Boards
51.210
Method of Making Payments
51.211
Risk-based Inspections
51.251
Public Interest Information
51.252
Complaints
51.253
Public Participation
51.254
Confidentiality of Complaint and Disciplinary Information
51.255
Statistical Analysis of Complaints
51.301
Imposition of Penalty
51.302
Amount of Penalty
51.303
Notice of Violation and Penalty
51.304
Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested
51.305
Hearing on Recommendations
51.306
Decision by Commission
51.307
Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal
51.308
Collection of Penalty
51.309
Remittance of Penalty and Interest
51.310
Administrative Procedure
51.351
Inspections and Investigations
51.352
Injunctive Relief
51.353
License Denial
51.354
Right to Hearing
51.355
License Eligibility of Person Whose License Has Been Revoked
51.356
Deferred Adjudication
51.357
Restricted Licenses for Certain Occupations
51.358
Restricted License Term
51.359
Refund
51.401
License Expiration and Renewal
51.402
Examinations
51.403
Examination Fee Refund
51.405
Continuing Education
51.406
Staggered Renewal of Licenses
51.407
Temporary License
51.408
Emergency License
51.409
Financial Disclosure Statement
51.451
Definition
51.452
Telephone Information System
51.501
Telehealth
51.0535
Conflict of Interest
51.2031
Rules Regarding Health-related Programs
51.2032
Rules Regarding Podiatry
51.2095
Interdisciplinary Advisory Boards
51.2521
Complaint Investigation
51.3025
Imposition of Sanction
51.3511
Issuance of Emergency Orders
51.3512
Subpoenas
51.3513
Cease and Desist Order
51.4011
Inactive Status
51.4012
License Eligibility Requirements Regarding Applicant’s Background
51.4013
License Eligibility Requirements for Applicants with Military Experience
51.4014
License Application from Inmate
51.4041
Alternative Qualifications for License

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 51.501’s source at texas​.gov