H.B. No. 923 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to restructure the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel by transferring its administrative attachment from the Texas Department of Health to the Health and Human Services Commission. The bill increases the panel's membership from nine to thirteen, including three public representatives with a background in health literacy, and specifies that members must be selected by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission. Additionally, it establishes that a majority of the physician members must be present for any votes, and outlines the process for appointing successors and filling vacancies.

The bill also clarifies the panel's limitations by stating that it cannot take actions that alter the scope of practice authority for physicians or healthcare providers. Furthermore, when appointing public members, the executive commissioner is prohibited from selecting registered lobbyists, healthcare providers, or individuals working in health-related fields, and is encouraged to prioritize candidates with experience in advocating for public interests. The new provisions are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, with a requirement for the executive commissioner to appoint new members by January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.102, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.103 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74)
House Committee Report: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.102, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.103 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74)
Engrossed: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.102, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.103 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74)
Senate Committee Report: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.102, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.103 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74)
Enrolled: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.102, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.103 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74)