Testimony in Support of HB 138 (Fiscal Note Mandate for Coverage Bills) 5.13.25
TAHP supports House Bill 138, which creates a transparent, data-driven process to evaluate the cost of proposed health insurance mandates before they become law. With over 29 states already requiring fiscal analyses for coverage mandates, HB 138 would bring Texas in line by using the state’s All-Payer Claims Database to inform lawmakers about how mandates may impact premiums. The bill ensures policymakers can weigh affordability alongside access and quality—without adding cost to the state budget.
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