Monitoring the SessionHB 2610
Died in committee
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for certain cancer-related treatments or items.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Physical therapy, dentures, compression garments and mastectomy products.
The bill requires the state health commission to make sure Medicaid pays providers for certain cancer-related treatments and items. It covers physical therapy, dental work tied to chemotherapy or radiation effects such as implants, veneers and dentures, compression garments, and mastectomy products. Medicaid patients with cancer would get these items covered starting September 1, 2025, unless the agency delays to seek a federal waiver.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 4361 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4361 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER. Heard by the House Public Health subcommittee on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health on Apr 24, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
89R-HB2610 · 2025-02-10
relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for certain cancer-related treatments or items.
Physical therapy, dentures, compression garments and mastectomy products.
The bill requires the state health commission to make sure Medicaid pays providers for certain cancer-related treatments and items. It covers physical therapy, dental work tied to chemotherapy or radiation effects such as implants, veneers and dentures, compression garments, and mastectomy products. Medicaid patients with cancer would get these items covered starting September 1, 2025, unless the agency delays to seek a federal waiver.
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LBB estimate, flow · fiscal note version I · ( ) = negative · source
Fiscal note · version I · April 23, 2025
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB2610, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($1,282,214) through the biennium ending August 31, 2027.
First year · FY 2026 · $0
Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds
LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.
Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
No verified beat found.
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Derived itemized flow · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$85,000.00
Also funds 1 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Mar 25, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Derived itemized flow · Mar 25, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101056369, 101068193.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$85,000.00
Also funds 1 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Mar 25, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Derived itemized flow · Mar 25, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101056369, 101068193.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
LBB estimate, flow · fiscal note version I · ( ) = negative · source
Fiscal note · version I · April 23, 2025
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB2610, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($1,282,214) through the biennium ending August 31, 2027.
First year · FY 2026 · $0
Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds
LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.
Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.
by Rep. Rosenthal, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 21, 2023: Referred to Human Services
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for certain cancer-related treatments or items.
Caption, 88R bill history
Texas House · Filed Feb 10, 2025
04/24/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Public Health · Final status: Died in committee
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
Human Services--Medical Assistance
CANCER
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
The text as introduced · 207 words
89R6227 AB-D By: Rosenthal H.B. No. 2610 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for certain cancer-related treatments or items. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, is amended by adding Section 32.0427 to read as follows: Sec. 32.0427. REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN CANCER-RELATED TREATMENTS OR ITEMS. The commission shall ensure that medical assistance reimbursement is provided to a health care provider for providing the following treatments or items in relation to cancer treatment: (1) physical therapy; (2) dental services related to the effects of chemotherapy or radiation, including: (A) oral surgery; (B) dental implants; (C) dental veneers; and (D) dentures; (3) compression garments, including: (A) sleeves; (B) gloves; and (C) gauntlets; and (4) mastectomy products, including: (A) shells; (B) shapers; and (C) prostheses. SECTION 2. If before implementing any provision of this Act a state agency determines that any other waiver or authorization from a federal agency is necessary for implementation of that provision, the agency affected by the provision shall request the waiver or authorization and may delay implementing that provision until the waiver or authorization is granted. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.