State Representative Brooks Landgraf has filed a bill to require state agencies to obtain approval from the legislature to renew emergency rules during a state of disaster, including hospital visitation restrictions, according to KOSA TV.
“I heard far too many tragic and sad stories from Texans who were prevented from being with their loved ones in a hospital during their final moments,” the Odessa Republican said of his House Bill 665.
In March, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission implemented a rule that required hospitals to prohibit visitors that were not providing critical assistance for a patient.
Currently, state agencies may adopt emergency rules without notice or hearing if the agency finds that there is imminent peril to public health or safety. The rules can last for 120 days and be renewed for another 60 days.
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