The bill, S.B. No. 1334, amends the Government Code to allow health care providers under Medicaid to use an alternative electronic visit verification (EVV) system, subject to approval by the commission. The amendments to Section 532.0257 require providers to utilize either the standard EVV system or an approved alternative system for documenting personal care and attendant care services. Additionally, the bill mandates that the commission maintain a current list of approved alternative systems and ensures that providers can select and implement these systems within a specified timeframe.

Key changes include the removal of the term "proprietary" in favor of "alternative" systems, allowing for a broader range of options for providers. The commission is tasked with timely approving selected systems and ensuring that vendors of these systems are reimbursed for transaction costs, provided they meet established standards. The bill also emphasizes the need for the commission to develop an open model system to reduce administrative burdens and to adopt rules governing data submission and reimbursement processes. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.