Twin bills have been filed in both the Texas House and Senate that, if approved, would allow physical therapists to perform patient evaluations and treatments without the requirement for a physician’s prescription.

Here is a cleaned-up (retyped) version of Senate Bill 433:

 Retype of SB 433: Download

The TPTA website has links to both the House and Senate bills, as well as a one-page summary of speaking points.

What can you do?

Whether you agree with the bill or not - make an informed opinion and then make your opinion count!

First, read the text of the bills.  Next, read the one page summary from the TPTA website.  It has many good points.  Finally, form an opinion and then make it known!  Contact your local representatives in both the Texas House and Senate — send an email, give them a call. Find out who your representative is by following this link:  http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/

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