Rep. Paul Dyson introduced HB 5036, a bill on Insurance, to the Texas House on Thursday, March 13 during the 89(R) legislative session, according to the Texas Legislature website.
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’relating to arbitration of certain out-of-network health benefit claims’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill modifies arbitration procedures for certain out-of-network health benefit claims in Texas, specifically redefining “out-of-network provider” to include providers identified by a National Provider Identification Number, group National Provider Identification Number, or Employer Identification Number. It mandates that the losing party in arbitration must pay the arbitrator’s fees and expenses within 30 days after receiving the arbitrator’s written decision. The changes apply to health care services provided on or after Jan. 1, 2026, while services provided prior to that date remain subject to previous laws. The bill is set to take effect Sept. 1, 2025.
Paul Dyson, a member of the House Committee on Energy Resources, proposed another nine bills during the 89(R) legislative session. He is also a member of the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.
Dyson graduated from Texas A&M University in 2002 with a BS and again in 2007 from South Texas College of Law – Houston with a JD.
He also graduated from Texas A&M University in 2006.
Paul Dyson is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state’s 14th House district. He replaced previous state representative John N. Raney in 2025.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Legislative Session | Author | Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89(R) | Paul Dyson | HB 4996 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim |
| 89(R) | Paul Dyson | HB 4145 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to the timely billing of health care services related to a personal injury claim |
| 89(R) | Paul Dyson | HB 4021 | 03/07/2025 | Relating to the declaration of an oil or gas emergency by the Railroad Commission of Texas and the liability of a person for assistance, advice, or resources provided in relation to an oil or gas emergency |
| 89(R) | Paul Dyson | HB 3827 | 03/05/2025 | Relating to unlawful solicitation and distribution of a voter registration application; creating a criminal offense |
| 89(R) | Paul Dyson | HB 3791 | 03/05/2025 | Relating to the time frame required for excavation notification |
| 89(R) | Paul Dyson | HB 3701 | 03/04/2025 | Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems located on university system property |
| 89(R) | Paul Dyson | HB 3516 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law |
| 89(R) | Paul Dyson | HB 3506 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to the withdrawal of the State of Texas from the Interstate Mining Compact |
| 89(R) | Paul Dyson | HB 1871 | 01/15/2025 | Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 5129 | 03/10/2023 | Relating to the delegation to a pharmacy technician of a pharmacist’s authority to administer an immunization or vaccine |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 5146 | 03/10/2023 | Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 5148 | 03/10/2023 | Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 5289 | 03/10/2023 | Relating to the professional counselors licensure compact |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 4265 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor personnel of sheriff’s offices |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 4274 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking voter approval for the issuance of school district bonds |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 4424 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 3985 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to an insurer’s obligation under a preferred provider benefit plan for continuity of care for certain Medicaid recipients |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 3989 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to the adoption of a policy on the preclusion of private design professionals from contracting with the Texas Department of Transportation |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 3992 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to the identification of certain student behavior by a school district’s threat assessment and safe and supportive school team |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 3997 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to reporting and data collection requirements in relation to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their family members |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 4005 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 4126 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to the regulation of future listing right purchase contracts; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 4127 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to the initial registration and inspection period for certain rental vehicles; authorizing fees |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 4139 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to a pilot program to study implementation of a split-benefit life insurance plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 4226 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to temporary motor vehicle tags issued for vehicles sold by nonprofit organizations |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 4257 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to the reimbursement allowed for the collection of sales and use taxes |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 3915 | 03/07/2023 | Relating to services provided by freestanding emergency medical care facilities |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 3916 | 03/07/2023 | Relating to the reimbursement of certain durable medical equipment providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 3949 | 03/07/2023 | Relating to arbitration of certain controversies involving members of certain nonprofit entities |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 3296 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to reporting requirements regarding certain data related to students at two-year public institutions of higher education |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 3048 | 02/28/2023 | Relating to the authority of certain public institutions of higher education to offer programs and courses in junior college district service areas |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 2418 | 02/16/2023 | Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Brazos County |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 2428 | 02/16/2023 | Relating to requirements for a vote to amend certain dedicatory instruments by a property owners’ association |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 1979 | 02/07/2023 | Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 1994 | 02/07/2023 | Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory held for sale at retail |
| 88(R) | John Raney | HB 1338 | 01/13/2023 | Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund |
