Senate medical transparency bill headed to House floor

This report is an update to KXAN's "Medical Debt Lawsuits" investigation. Our team will continue to follow the bills during Texas' legislative session.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The House Public Health Committee voted out Senate Bill 490 on Wednesday. The legislation pushes for medical billing transparency by requiring itemized medical invoices for patients.The legislation – authored by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola – is headed to the House floor next. The bill would requir