Restricted Expenditures
Payments to Companies That Perform Certain Medical Procedures

A state agency may not distribute appropriated funds to any individual or entity that, during the period for which the funds are appropriated:

• Performs certain medical procedures, as specified in the GAA, Article IX, Sec. 6.24, that are not reimbursable under the state’s Medicaid program.
• Is commonly owned, managed or controlled by an entity that performs certain medical procedures, as specified in the GAA, Article IX, Sec. 6.24, that are not reimbursable under the state’s Medicaid program.
• Is a franchisee or affiliate of an entity that performs certain medical procedures, as specified in the GAA, Article IX, Sec. 6.24, that are not reimbursable under the state’s Medicaid program.

This GAA provision does not apply to a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health & Safety Code, a state hospital, a teaching hospital, a residency program accredited for medical education or an office exempt under Health and Safety Code Section 254.004(2).

Public money may not directly or indirectly be used, granted, paid, or distributed to any health care provider, medical school, hospital, physician, or any other entity, organization or individual that provides or facilitates the provision of a procedure or treatment to a child that is prohibited under Texas Government Code Section 161.702.

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