TITLE: Relating to the adoption of wellness policies and programs by state agencies.

SUMMARY: Relating to the adoption of wellness policies and programs by state agencies.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the adoption of wellness policies and programs by state agencies. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 664.053(e), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (e) A state agency may:(1) develop a wellness program designed to increase work productivity and capacity and reduce health insurance costs; or (2) implement a wellness program based on the model program or components of the model program developed under this section. SECTION 2. Section 664.061, Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 664.061. AGENCY WELLNESS POLICIES. (a) A state agency may: (1) allow each employee 30 minutes during normal working hours for exercise three times each week; (2) allow all employees to attend on-site wellness seminars when offered; [and] (3) provide eight hours of additional leave time each year to an employee who: (A) receives a physical examination; and (B) completes either an online health risk assessment tool provided by the board or a similar health risk assessment conducted in person by a worksite wellness coordinator;(4) provide financial incentives, notwithstanding Section 2113.201, for participation in a wellness program developed under Section 664.053(e) after the agency establishes a written policy with objective criteria for providing the incentives; (5) offer on-site clinic or pharmacy services in accordance with Subtitles Band J, Title 3, Occupations Code, including the requirements regarding delegation of certain medical acts under Chapter 157, Occupations Code; and (6) adopt additional wellness policies, as determined by the agency.(b) In addition to the requirements of Section 2254.003, in awarding a contract for on-site clinic services as provided by Subsection (a)(5), a state agency may consider whether the on-site clinic services will be provided by a physician-led organization that has its principal place of business in this state. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.