Texas § HS.5 - CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE IN A REMOTE STATE
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § HS.5 — CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE IN A REMOTE STATE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ HS.5. CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE IN A REMOTE STATE
CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE IN A REMOTE STATE. An individual may practice in a remote state under a privilege to practice only in the performance of the individual's EMS duties as assigned by an appropriate authority, as defined in the rules of the commission, and under the following circumstances: 1. the individual originates a patient transport in a home state and transports the patient to a remote state; 2. the individual originates in the home state and enters a remote state to pick up a patient and provide care and transport of the patient to the home state; 3. the individual enters a remote state to provide patient care and/or transport within that remote state; 4. the individual enters a remote state to pick up a patient and provide care and transport to a third member state; or 5. other conditions as determined by rules promulgated by the commission.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § HS.5
What does The Texas Constitution § HS.5 cover?
Section HS.5 ("CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE IN A REMOTE STATE") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § HS.5?
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Is this the official text of Texas law?
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How does Texas § HS.5 apply to my situation?
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