State of Texas Emergency Room Regulations

Texas Senate Bill 425

Senate Bill 425, passed by the Texas Legislature during the 84th Regular Session, requires all FECs to post notice of the following:

  • This is a Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facility
  • This facility charges rates comparable to a hospital Emergency Room and may charge a facility fee
  • This facility or physician providing medical care at this facility may not be a participating provider in your Health Benefit Plan provider network
  • A physician providing medical care at this facility may bill separately from the facility for the medical care provided to you

Texas House Bill 3276

  • The facility is not a participating provider in any health benefit plan provider network. However, by state law your health insurance company is required to process your ER visit at in network benefit levels.