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      By: Alders H.B. No. 5556       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to waivers permitting non-certified drivers to operate in   partnership with state-certified emergency medical personnel.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code, is amended   by adding the following section:           SECTION   773.055     EXTENSION OF NON-CERTIFIED DRIVING   WAIVERS:(a) Any existing state waivers or emergency orders that   allow non-certified individuals to serve as drivers for emergency   medical services operations in partnership with state-certified   emergency medical technicians and paramedics shall continue   without requirements of variance requests after initial approval.           (b)     Any state waivers or emergency orders that allow   non-certified individuals to serve as drivers for emergency medical   services operations in partnership with state-certified emergency   medical technicians and paramedics approved after the effective   date of this Act shall continue without requirements of variance   requests.           (c)     The Texas Department of State Health Services may issue   rules to comply with this Act to ensure that providers understand   updated requirements with the certification.          SECTION 2.  EFFECTIVE DATE: This Act takes effect September   1, 2025.