Testimony in Opposition to SB 2805 (Loser Pays Arbitration Fees) 4.30.25

TAHP opposes Senate Bill 2805, which would upend the arbitration cost-sharing framework established under Texas’ landmark surprise billing law (SB 1264). By forcing the “loser” to pay all arbitration fees, SB 2805 would tilt the system unfairly against health plans, encouraging inflated settlements and driving up premiums for Texas employers and families. The bill weakens critical consumer protections that have reduced surprise medical bills and stabilized costs—and risks undoing years of bipartisan work to fix the surprise billing crisis.

Click here to view TAHP’s testimony in response to SB 2805.

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