Tex. Gov't Code § 487.557

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 487.557 - Use of Telecommunication and Telemedicine

A health professional who participates in a program under this subchapter may not use telecommunication technology, including telemedicine, as the sole or primary method of providing services and may not use telecommunication technology as a substitute for providing health care services in person. A health professional who participates in a program under this subchapter may use telecommunication technology only to supplement or enhance the health care services provided by the health professional.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 487.557

Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 9.006(e), eff. 9/1/2003.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 435, Sec. 2, eff. 5/28/2001. Redesignated from Health and Safety Code Sec. 106.307 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 609, Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2003