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HB 18 87-0 (2021) Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals. House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 40 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James | et. al. Relating to a cap on the monthly price of insulin and insulin supplies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 43 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al. Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain eligible medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations; changing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 82 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 94 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 456 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 677 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 678 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist. House: Public Health Received from the House
HB 835 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 847 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to warning labels for opioid prescription drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 848 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 849 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to an acknowledgment on receipt of an opioid prescription drug. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 907 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of autoimmune diseases. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1033 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1093 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers in relation to prescription drug coverage. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1109 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al. Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1233 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to prescribing low-THC cannabis under the Texas Compassionate Use Program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1462 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al. Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1524 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1584 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the authority of an providers right to redispense. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1586 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1646 87-0 (2021) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al. Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1667 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1670 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1701 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1763 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1778 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1824 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the continuity of services received by individuals receiving services at state hospitals and state supported living centers, the establishment of a pilot program to provide behavioral health or psychiatric services to certain residential care facility residents, and court orders for psychoactive medication for certain patients. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1935 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to emergency refills of insulin and insulin-related equipment or supplies. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2029 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2049 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2185 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the promotion of off-label uses of certain drugs, biological products, and devices. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2337 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2346 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to the determination of prescription drug reimbursement amounts under the Medicaid vendor drug program. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 2504 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2668 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for certain prescription drugs on enrollee cost-sharing requirements. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2774 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the reimbursement of residents of public housing authorities for certain losses resulting from a disaster. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2822 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the availability of antipsychotic prescription drugs under the vendor drug program and Medicaid managed care. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2981 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3137 87-0 (2021) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to a medical cannabis research program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3149 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3819 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a public school district policy providing that a school nurse may administer prescription asthma medicine to a student. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3921 87-0 (2021) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to the use of certain drugs in bovine breeding stock by or on the prescription of a veterinarian. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 3977 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4014 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al. Relating to the protection of children, including the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4284 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee
HB 4354 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 4362 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain health professions; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4408 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four Relating to provision of an opioid antagonist to a person who is filling a prescription for an opioid medication. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HJR 11 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HJR 28 87-0 (2021) Author: Larson, Lyle Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 76 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 90 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 140 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 166 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 277 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to health benefit plan coverage of epinephrine auto-injectors for certain individuals. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 299 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the determination of prescription drug reimbursement amounts under the Medicaid vendor drug program. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 394 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 523 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs on enrollee cost-sharing requirements. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 528 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 674 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to the availability of antipsychotic prescription drugs under the vendor drug program and Medicaid managed care. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 679 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers in relation to prescription drug coverage. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 735 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to the administration of certain drugs by a midwife. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 827 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin. House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 875 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 915 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 944 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 970 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions related to health and human services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1142 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1161 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to patient choice in the dispensing of clinician-administered drugs. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1503 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1511 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1646 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
SB 1754 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to information provided by health care providers and hospitals to certain patients regarding pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs for insulin. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1820 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the promotion of off-label uses of certain drugs, biological products, and devices. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1827 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 2043 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic and autoimmune diseases. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2051 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: González, Jessica
Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2095 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to provision of an opioid antagonist to a person who is filling a prescription for an opioid medication. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2136 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
HB 6 87-1 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Meeting cancelled
HB 89 87-1 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
SB 4 87-1 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Health & Human Services Reported engrossed
SB 70 87-1 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
HB 6 87-2 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 4 87-2 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
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SB 39 87-2 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
HB 26 87-3 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
SB 28 87-3 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
HB 434 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the dispensing of certain medications by therapeutic optometrists. House: Public Health Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 437 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to adopt their own drug formularies. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 460 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 476 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 536 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 562 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to warning labels for opioid prescription drugs. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 563 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to an acknowledgement on receipt of an opioid prescription drug. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 577 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to dispenser requirements for refilling prescriptions for certain controlled substances. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 697 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to required prescription drug cost and rebate reporting; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 698 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to certain protected practices of pharmacists and pharmacies regarding amounts charged for prescription drugs. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 800 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 805 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 937 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1092 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1187 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al. Relating to prescribing low-THC cannabis to certain patients for compassionate use. House: Public Health Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1264 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to pharmacist communications to prescribing practitioners regarding certain dispensed biological products. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1291 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1298 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to prescription drug cost increases; imposing a civil penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1338 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al. Relating to prescribing low-THC cannabis to certain patients for compassionate use. House: Public Health Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1455 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the audit of wholesale invoices during certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1518 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1584 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1622 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1668 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies. House: Public Health Considered in Calendars
HB 1706 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1710 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to discussing with a patient the risks of certain controlled substance prescriptions. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1794 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to price transparency for certain prescription drugs; authorizing civil penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1827 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications. House: Public Health Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1849 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the possession and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in day-care centers; limiting liability. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1866 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the prescribing of opioids for acute pain. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2050 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to consent requirements for the prescription of certain psychoactive medications to residents of nursing facilities and related institutions. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2085 86-0 (2019) Author: Dean, Jay | et. al. Relating to general procedures and requirements for a nonopioid directive. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2086 86-0 (2019) Author: Dean, Jay | et. al. Relating to a controlled substance disposal program for pharmacies and certain health care facilities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2087 86-0 (2019) Author: Dean, Jay Relating to Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2088 86-0 (2019) Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to providing information and other resources regarding safe disposal of Schedule II controlled substance prescription drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2099 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 2174 86-0 (2019) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions and reimbursement for treatment for certain substance use disorders; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2243 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the use of prescription asthma medicine on public and private school campuses. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2250 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2425 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2454 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health professionals regarding pain management and the prescribing of opioids. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2536 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to transparency related to drug costs. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2576 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to prescribing and dispensing certain controlled substances to patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2594 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to disposal of controlled substance prescription drugs by hospice service providers. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2766 86-0 (2019) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to electronic and other controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2811 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the prescribing of controlled substances and dangerous drugs for acute pain. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2817 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3058 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of AIDS and HIV. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3181 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to the use of certain drugs in breeding stock by or on the prescription of a veterinarian. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee
HB 3190 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to certain patients. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3284 86-0 (2019) Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee; providing for administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3285 86-0 (2019) Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to programs and initiatives to prevent and respond to opioid addiction, misuse, abuse, and overdose and identify and treat co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illness. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3286 86-0 (2019) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for medication-assisted treatment for opioid or substance use disorder. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 3388 86-0 (2019) Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Conf. Comm. Report distributed
HB 3401 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to delivery of outpatient prescription drug benefits under certain public benefit programs, including Medicaid and the child health plan program. House: Public Health Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3670 86-0 (2019) Author: Frank, James B. Relating to the administration and operation of the Medicaid program. House: Human Services Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 3685 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to pharmacy benefits provided through the Medicaid managed care program. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3703 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis for medical use by certain qualified physicians to patients with certain medical conditions. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3707 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to value-based arrangements for prescription drugs in Medicaid. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 3748 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the coordination of private health benefits with Medicaid benefits. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3881 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in primary and secondary schools. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 4045 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain eligible medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations; changing a fee. House: Public Health Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4055 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the availability under Medicaid of certain drugs used to treat human immunodeficiency virus or prevent acquired immune deficiency syndrome. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4119 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to certain persons in the custody of a crisis stabilization unit. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4145 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the prescription of a controlled substance to certain patients for the treatment of pain. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 4185 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4260 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4285 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 4297 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4365 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to a study on the impact of psychotropic medications. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HJR 17 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 148 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 268 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 270 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans; authorizing a fee. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 349 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 363 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to access to certain controlled substance prescription information. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 420 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to dispenser requirements for refilling prescriptions for certain controlled substances. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 437 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 580 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 683 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 692 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to the audit of wholesale invoices during certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 759 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to pharmacist communications to prescribing practitioners regarding certain dispensed biological products. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 795 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 813 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the prescribing of opioids. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 835 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 839 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 846 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 1056 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1096 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid managed care program, including the provision of pharmacy benefits. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1148 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1207 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program and the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program. House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1212 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to verification of employability of and consent to prescription medications obtained by certain nursing facility employees; authorizing a fee. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1233 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1283 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the availability under Medicaid of certain drugs used to treat human immunodeficiency virus or prevent acquired immune deficiency syndrome. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1308 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1564 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to access to certain medication-assisted treatment. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1596 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the use of certain drugs in breeding stock by or on the prescription of a veterinarian. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1665 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the use of prescription asthma medicine on public and private school campuses. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1666 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1735 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the possession and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in day-care centers; limiting liability. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1736 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee
SB 1780 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to value-based arrangements in the Medicaid vendor drug program. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1813 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1827 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the possession and emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by law enforcement agencies and peace officers. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1947 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances by veterinarians. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2262 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to delivery of outpatient prescription drug benefits under certain public benefit programs, including Medicaid and the child health plan program. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2316 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2367 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to a controlled substance disposal program for pharmacies and certain health care facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2377 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system located at a remote dispensing site. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2416 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and medical research cannabis. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2438 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
HB 222 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 593 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 661 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 940 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1133 85-0 (2017) Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al. Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program. House: Appropriations Received from the House
HB 1161 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1206 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to adopt their own drug formularies. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 1227 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1296 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1415 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1464 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to step therapy protocols required by a health benefit plan in connection with prescription drug coverage. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1482 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1539 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1583 85-0 (2017) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on private school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1804 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1846 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1881 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al. Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1917 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to contract requirements for prescription drug benefits provided by Medicaid managed care organizations. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2262 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al. Relating to health benefit plan coverage for accelerated refills of certain prescription eye drops. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2360 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to amounts charged to an enrollee in a health benefit plan for prescription drugs covered by the plan. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2420 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2444 85-0 (2017) Author: Roberts, Kevin Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications and receive compensation for certain services and procedures. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2548 85-0 (2017) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain physician assistants. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2561 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the regulation of certain prescription drugs, prescription drug prescribers and dispensers, and colleges of pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2743 85-0 (2017) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the use of electronic prescriptions for the prescribing or dispensing of Schedule II controlled substances. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2830 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to the closed formulary for workers' compensation pharmaceutical benefits. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2859 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to prescriber and dispenser reporting and access to patient prescription information under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2882 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2967 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees; providing penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee
HB 2990 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3012 85-0 (2017) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3040 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3102 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to a prior authorization requirement for certain prescription eye drops and related medications. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3186 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to certain emergency medical services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3189 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the reporting of and access to information related to court-ordered prescription drug substance abuse treatment; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3208 85-0 (2017) Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al. Relating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to the prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3236 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al. Relating to the costs associated with the provision of certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3273 85-0 (2017) Author: Roberts, Kevin Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. House: Public Health Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3288 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3313 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3395 85-0 (2017) Author: Price, Four Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses practicing in certain areas. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3406 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the delegation of prescriptive authority by physicians. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3428 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to minimum standards regarding the continuity of prescription medications for the care and treatment of county jail prisoners. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3480 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by therapeutic optometrists. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3732 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid program. House: Human Services Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3836 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to importing pharmaceuticals from a foreign country. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3851 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3864 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3886 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system; establishing a remote dispensing site license. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3893 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to the prescription of epinephrine auto-injectors to and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in day-care centers; limiting liability. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3960 85-0 (2017) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas and the regulation of pain management clinics by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3968 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to penalties assessed against certain long-term care facilities. House: Human Services Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4082 85-0 (2017) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4083 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to trauma screening for certain children and trauma-informed care training for certain providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 4176 85-0 (2017) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HJR 19 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 163 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 270 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 313 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 314 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 315 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas, the regulation of pain management clinics, and the adoption of guidelines for prescribing certain opioids by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 316 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to the prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 319 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees; providing penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 382 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 433 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 579 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on private school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 584 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 680 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to step therapy protocols required by a health benefit plan in connection with prescription drug coverage. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 681 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 697 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
SB 773 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the authority of a judge to compel a criminal defendant who lacks capacity to take psychoactive medication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 831 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 895 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1040 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to health benefit plan coverage for accelerated refills of certain prescription eye drops. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1076 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to amounts charged to an enrollee in a health benefit plan for prescription drugs covered by the plan. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1101 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of epinephrine auto-injectors to and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in day-care centers; limiting liability. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1240 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1284 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to prescriber and dispenser reporting and access to patient prescription information under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1367 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1412 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances and to the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to the prescribers or dispensers. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1458 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to a prior authorization requirement for certain prescription eye drops and related medications. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1564 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1567 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1606 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians; authorizing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1633 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the supervision of pharmacist-interns, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees by a pharmacist and the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system; establishing a remote dispensing site license. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1684 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1774 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1818 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1922 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to contract requirements for prescription drug benefits provided by Medicaid managed care organizations and a study regarding Medicaid prior authorization requirements for certain prescription drugs. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1967 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2042 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2237 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to prescription medications for the care and treatment of inmates and prisoners in county jails. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 109 85-1 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 26 85-1 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition. Filed
HB 21 84-0 (2015) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 185 84-0 (2015) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to benefits for a refill of a prescription drug by a health benefit plan issuer. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 438 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal conditions to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 550 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
HB 566 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at off-campus school-sanctioned events. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 628 84-0 (2015) Author: Spitzer, Stuart Relating to the requirement that a pharmacist honor a prescription written by a practitioner. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 751 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 778 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1008 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the establishment by the Department of State Health Services of a program for the transfer of certain unused drugs to public hospitals. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1098 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1483 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1550 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 1676 84-0 (2015) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don Relating to authority of public and open-enrollment charter school campuses to maintain a supply of and administer anaphylaxis medicine. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1770 84-0 (2015) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1820 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1885 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the scope of practice of and the prescribing and ordering authority of advanced practice registered nurses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2102 84-0 (2015) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the appeal of an order authorizing the administration of medication to a patient receiving court-ordered inpatient mental health services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2149 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses, training about opioid antagonists and drug overdoses, and grants for related programs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2271 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al. Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2602 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2847 84-0 (2015) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools; providing immunity. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2908 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses and severe chronic diseases to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2936 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2952 84-0 (2015) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3025 84-0 (2015) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al. Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3028 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3035 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regards to the provision of prescription drugs and other pharmacy benefits. House: Human Services Considered in Calendars
HB 3155 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to insurance coverage for hemophilia medical treatment. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3200 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to limitations on filling prescriptions for certain opioid pain medications; adding prohibitions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3246 84-0 (2015) Author: Crownover, Myra Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense and deliver tobacco cessation drugs. House: Public Health Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3366 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al. Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3632 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3755 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to administration of medication to residents of certain assisted living and boarding home facilities. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3785 84-0 (2015) Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al. Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 4002 84-0 (2015) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to an interim study regarding international price discrimination in pharmaceuticals. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 4027 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to products liability action related to a pharmaceutical product. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 43 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars
SB 66 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public school and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 195 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances, access to information about those prescriptions, and the duties of prescribers and other entities registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration; authorizing fees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 196 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to controlled substance registration by physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses; imposing penalties; imposing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 219 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 322 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 332 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 460 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 542 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 588 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 694 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 751 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the scope of practice of and the prescribing and ordering authority of advanced practice registered nurses. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 968 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1026 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1142 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to regulation of discount drug card program operators; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; expanding a registration requirement. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1243 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1361 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1462 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1612 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1839 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 473 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the provision under the medical assistance program of certain medications to children younger than five years of age. House: Human Services Considered in Calendars
HB 542 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 713 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the dispensing of pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic purpose by physicians and therapeutic optometrists. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 831 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to consent to the administration of certain medications provided to foster children. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 838 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the monitoring of certain medications provided to foster children. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 915 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the administration and monitoring of health care provided to foster children. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1032 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of prescription drug benefits. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1036 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers; imposing penalties; imposing and authorizing fees. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1055 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the delegation and supervision of prescriptive authority by physicians to certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1058 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to complaints about medication or medical care provided to foster children. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 1089 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to a requirement that managed care organizations cover certain medication prescribed to Medicaid recipients enrolled in managed care plans. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1137 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists under a Medicaid managed care pharmacy benefit plan. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1143 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the state. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1381 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to prohibiting the delivery of prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid program through a managed care delivery model. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 1739 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2178 83-0 (2013) Author: González, Mary Relating to covered benefits for certain persons under the child health plan. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3282 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3299 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to a study regarding the provision of the drug palivizumab through the Medicaid vendor drug program to premature newborns. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3301 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the regulation of controlled substances and the establishment of an electronic system for monitoring controlled substances; providing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3455 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to access to pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3456 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to reimbursement rates paid to certain pharmacies in connection with health benefit plans. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3731 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the date of a hearing on an application for an order to authorize psychoactive medication for a person receiving inpatient mental health services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HJR 74 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food and medicine. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars
SB 34 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 35 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the pro re nata administration of psychoactive medication in certain residential health care facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 97 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 190 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
SB 227 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 406 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants and the delegation of prescriptive authority by physicians to and the supervision by physicians of certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 424 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the administration and monitoring of certain medications provided to foster children. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 450 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to prohibiting the delivery of prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid program through a managed care delivery model. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 478 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to certain rebates and incentives for the purchase of certain drugs; providing civil penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 644 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of prescription drug benefits. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 869 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy; authorizing fees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1100 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the licensing and inspection of certain out-of-state pharmacies by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing fees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1494 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the licensing and regulation of horse and greyhound racing; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1643 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the monitoring of prescriptions for certain controlled substances; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SJR 35 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 18 83-1 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 9 83-2 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. Filed
HB 89 82-0 (2011) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to a drug donation program. House: Public Health No action taken in committee
HB 438 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for orally administered anticancer medications. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 762 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 836 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al. Relating to certain persons receiving mental health services. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 915 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to make medical diagnoses and to prescribe and order prescription drugs and devices. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1166 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to tobacco cessation programs for certain public employees and their dependents and to the assessment of a fee on certain public employees who use tobacco. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1230 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to reimbursement under the Medicaid vendor drug program for pharmacy care management services provided in connection with specialty pharmacy products. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1266 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to a study of the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and the authority of those nurses to prescribe and order prescription drugs. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1405 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to provision by a health benefit plan of prescription drug coverage specified by formulary and to modifications of that coverage. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1615 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the administering of medications to children in certain facilities; providing criminal penalties. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2037 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication or other care or treatment with respect to certain criminal defendants determined to be incompetent to stand trial. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2069 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90-day supply of dangerous drugs and accelerate refills. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2246 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to certain procedures applicable to electronic prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2534 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to the creation of a prescription medication information literacy plan and pilot programs to implement that plan. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2827 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to coverage for certain pharmaceutical services by a workers' compensation insurance carrier. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3265 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the assisted administration of medications for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3266 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the audit of retail and mail order pharmacy claims of certain public employees. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3291 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to a deceptive act or practice in connection with a consumer's health benefit plan benefits. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3408 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3531 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a system for monitoring prescriptions of certain drugs under the Medicaid program for children in foster care. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3611 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the administration of medication for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3678 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to implementation of certain cost-saving measures for the Medicaid vendor drug program and child health plan program prescription drug benefits. House: Public Health Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3687 82-0 (2011) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the closed formulary for workers' compensation pharmaceutical benefits. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3714 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the regulation of controlled substances and the establishment of an electronic system for monitoring controlled substances; providing criminal penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 47 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the pro re nata administration of psychoactive medications in certain residential health care facilities. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 55 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 158 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to offenses involving the fraudulent or unlawful obtaining, delivering, dispensing, distributing, or diverting of a controlled substance; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 159 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the diversion of a controlled substance by certain persons who have access to the substance by virtue of the persons' profession or employment; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 204 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to insurance coverage for certain devices used in the treatment of diabetes. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 262 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John | et. al. Relating to health benefit plan coverage for orally administered anticancer medications. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 546 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 547 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to provision by a health benefit plan of prescription drug coverage specified by formulary and to notice to an enrollee of a modification in a small or large employer health benefit plan. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 594 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of prescriptions for controlled substances, including certain procedures applicable to electronic prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 996 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1081 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the dispensing of pharmaceuticals with an aesthetic purpose by physicians and therapeutic optometrists. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1260 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to licensing of advanced practice registered nurses and the authority of those nurses to prescribe and order prescription drugs. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1273 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the lawful manufacture, distribution, and possession of and prescriptions for controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1317 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to coverage for certain pharmaceutical services by a workers' compensation insurance carrier. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1339 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to make medical diagnoses and to prescribe and order prescription drugs and devices. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1453 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to accelerate refills. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1644 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the prescription of tamper-resistant opioid analgesic drugs; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1750 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to a physician's authority to delegate prescribing acts to physician assistants. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1754 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the closed formulary for workers' compensation pharmaceutical benefits. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1756 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the substitution by a pharmacist of certain opioid analgesic drugs. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1790 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1857 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the administration of medication for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 26 82-1 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system and to studies regarding delivery of health care services by certain nurses. House: Corrections Received from the House
HB 69 82-1 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 21 82-1 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing an administrative penalty. Filed
HB 19 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 96 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to compounded prescription drugs dispensed by a pharmacist. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 427 81-0 (2009) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 991 81-0 (2009) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to disclosure by a pharmacy of a list of prescription drug retail prices. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1233 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants. House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1504 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the distribution of a prescription drug. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1759 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain orally administered anticancer medications. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
HB 2000 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2030 81-0 (2009) Author: Zerwas, John
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Program and prescription drug use under the Medicaid program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2163 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a study regarding the provision of certain medications through the Medicaid vendor drug program to children younger than 16 years of age. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2293 81-0 (2009) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al. Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs for certain state health plans by mail order; providing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2381 81-0 (2009) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to disclosure of the prices charged to state agencies in connection with pharmacy benefit manager services. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2475 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to discipline of public school students who fail to report possession or use of prescription medication on or near school premises, at school or school-related activities, or on a school bus. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2700 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the establishment of an electronic system for monitoring controlled substances and for submitting prescription drug orders; providing criminal penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2765 81-0 (2009) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a veterinarian to fill certain prescriptions in an emergency. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2832 81-0 (2009) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to reimbursement under the Medicaid vendor drug program for pharmacy care management services provided in connection with specialty pharmacy products. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3127 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the provision of certain psychoactive and psychotropic medications to children in substitute care or in the juvenile justice system. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 3156 81-0 (2009) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to a drug donation program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3273 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the administration by certain nurses of treatments or medication ordered by a health care practitioner. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3300 81-0 (2009) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the use of electronic prescribing data transmission systems under the state Medicaid program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3465 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to persons considered practitioners for purposes of prescribing certain drugs and devices. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3662 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the review of certain drugs prescribed to a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3665 81-0 (2009) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the review of a Medicaid recipient's electronic medication history by a Medicaid provider. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3713 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to the possession or distribution of certain controlled substances by certain persons for purposes of a humane society or animal control agency. House: County Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3719 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Susan Relating to preferred drug lists adopted by the Health and Human Services Commission and associated requirements regarding supplemental rebates, prior authorization, and public notification. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3755 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the period for which a prescription written for a Medicaid recipient is valid. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3907 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants and to the release of those defendants from certain facilities. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3962 81-0 (2009) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to the regulation of controlled substances. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4156 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the medical assistance program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 4194 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the child health plan program and the medical assistance program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 4393 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to the creation of a pilot program to provide electronic prescribing tools to rural physicians. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4402 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a study regarding insurance coverage of prescription drugs provided under a health benefit plan. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4477 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John Relating to assessments, coverage, deposits, and reinsurance of the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4584 81-0 (2009) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to improving efficiency in state government and reducing state government spending. House: Appropriations Meeting cancelled
HB 4589 81-0 (2009) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to a state purchasing preference for certain pharmaceutical manufacturers. House: Appropriations Meeting cancelled
HR 1695 81-0 (2009) Author: Cook, Byron Encouraging all Texans to properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 146 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to disclosure by a pharmacy of a list of prescription drug retail prices. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 151 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the disclosure of certain expenditures by prescription drug manufacturers; imposing a penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 287 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of electronic prescribing data transmission systems under the state Medicaid program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 288 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to improving the quality of health care services provided under certain state programs through certain initiatives, including payment strategies and medication history review requirements. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 296 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of certain payments or other transfers of value by manufacturers of prescription drugs, medical devices, and medical supplies; providing a penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 381 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 553 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of certain economic benefits provided to health professionals in the marketing of prescription drugs, medical devices, and medical supplies; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 646 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study regarding the confidentiality of prescription information; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 680 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to a physician's authority to delegate prescribing acts to advanced practice nurses or physician assistants. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 704 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and mail order pharmacies. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 750 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in a residential care facility. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 888 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 904 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the classification of and prescriptions issued for certain controlled substances. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 912 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the diversion of a controlled substance by certain persons who have access to the substance by virtue of the person's profession or employment; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 946 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Program and prescription drug use under the Medicaid program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1198 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1281 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the fraudulent obtaining of a controlled substance from a practitioner; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1345 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain orally administered anticancer medications. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1433 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs for certain state health plans by mail order; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1520 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation residing in certain residential care facilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1536 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to preferred drug lists adopted by the Health and Human Services Commission and associated requirements regarding supplemental rebates, prior authorization, and public notification. Senate: Health & Human Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1645 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the distribution of a prescription drug and a study of the feasibility of establishing separate reimbursement under the Medicaid vendor drug program for certain pharmacy care management services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1757 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of methods for disposing of unused pharmaceuticals so that they do not enter a wastewater system. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 2205 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to s/c by chair
SB 2247 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of pro re nata psychoactive medications in certain residential health care facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 2353 81-0 (2009) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to improving efficiency in state government and reducing state government spending. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2422 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the dispensing of drugs by physicians. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 268 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and devices and related services under certain standard health benefit plans. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 533 80-0 (2007) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to a prescription drug retail price registry and disclosure of a list of prescription drug retail prices. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 948 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requirements for labeling certain drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1112 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to consent for certain medical research involving children in foster care. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 1160 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the use of pancuronium bromide to execute an inmate sentenced to death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1369 80-0 (2007) Author: Macias, Nathan Relating to the procedure for filling prescriptions for nursing home residents. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1443 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, John Relating to restrictions on the interchange of transplant immunosuppressant drugs. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1613 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs for certain state health plans by mail order and to the payment of certain pharmacy or pharmacist claims; providing an administrative penalty. House: Government Reform
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1676 80-0 (2007) Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a public awareness campaign concerning certain solicitations for the purchase of prescription drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1891 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the regulation of a patient assistance program. House: Human Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1953 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the labeling requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists. House: Public Health Considered in Calendars
HB 1996 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to a pharmacist's refusal to dispense a valid prescription for moral or ethical reasons. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2037 80-0 (2007) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to automated pharmacy systems. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2067 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to prescription drug coverage under the state Medicaid program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2316 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the licensing and regulation of wholesale distributors of prescription drugs; providing penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2780 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to the authority to consent to the administration of psychotropic drugs to certain foster children. House: Human Services No action taken in committee
HB 2881 80-0 (2007) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the definition of compounding in the preparation of a drug or device by a pharmacist. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2920 80-0 (2007) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the use of a prescription drug formulary by a group health benefit plan. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3078 80-0 (2007) Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to the distribution and redistribution of certain drugs. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3280 80-0 (2007) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to treatment of pharmaceutical services provided through specialty and mail order pharmacy services operated under contracts between governmental entities and pharmacy benefit managers. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3684 80-0 (2007) Author: Hamilton, Mike Relating to the regulation of controlled substances. House: Public Health Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3730 80-0 (2007) Author: Escobar, Juan Relating to conflicts of interest in developing protocols for using psychotropic medications in health and human services programs. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 3901 80-0 (2007) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to prescription drug orders for a consumer. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3927 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to pharmacy networks for health benefit plans for certain governmental employees. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HJR 49 80-0 (2007) Author: Vo, Hubert Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
SB 39 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to a cancer drug donation program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 164 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to priority for health care providers in the distribution of certain vaccines. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 414 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the disclosure of certain economic benefits provided by manufacturers or repackagers of prescription drugs; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 442 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the payment of the costs of a hearing regarding the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 450 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to enrollment and participation in certain research programs of certain children in foster care. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 625 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to restrictions on the interchange of transplant immunosuppressant drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 809 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to automated pharmacy systems. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 894 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to enrollment and participation in certain research programs of certain children in foster care. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 943 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the licensing and regulation of wholesale distributors of prescription drugs; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 994 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1223 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to a public awareness campaign concerning certain solicitations for the purchase of prescription drugs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1274 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the compounding of a drug or device by a pharmacist. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1429 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1582 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1591 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the dispensing of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and devices; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1620 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to a study regarding the confidentiality of prescription information. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1658 80-0 (2007) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to fill certain prescriptions in the event of a disaster. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1834 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to treatment of pharmaceutical services provided through specialty and mail order pharmacy services operated under contracts between governmental entities and pharmacy benefit managers. House: Government Reform
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1879 80-0 (2007) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the regulation of controlled substances; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 1896 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the distribution and redistribution of certain drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 173 79-0 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al. Relating to the licensing of Canadian pharmacies to sell prescription medicines to Texas residents. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 339 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to foster children. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 556 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to eligibility for and the administration of the child health plan program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 800 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to protective services. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 820 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the labeling requirements for drugs dispensed to consumers by pharmacists. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 836 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certain requirements concerning the filling of a prescription. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1029 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to approval procedures of institutional review boards for certain clinical trials. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1282 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the use of a prescription drug formulary by a group health benefit plan. House: Insurance Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1457 79-0 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to drug compounding by a pharmacy for a practitioner's office use and to distribution of compounded and prepackaged drugs to pharmacies under common ownership. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1590 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al. Relating to prohibiting over-the-counter sales of certain forms of pseudoephedrine; providing administrative penalties. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 1654 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the cost of certain coverage provided by certain group benefits programs and uniform insurance benefits programs and to eligibility to participate in certain group benefits programs. House: Insurance Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1865 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the use of post-exposure prophylaxis for survivors of sexual assault. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2043 79-0 (2005) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the creation of a state pharmacy assistance program for certain beneficiaries of state and local funded programs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2053 79-0 (2005) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense a Schedule II controlled substance pursuant to a facsimile copy of an official prescription. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2107 79-0 (2005) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to requirements for labeling certain drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2145 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to prohibiting changes in certain prescription drug orders without the approval of the prescribing health care practitioner. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed
HB 2146 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to the operation of mail order prescription plans for certain public employees and retirees. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2147 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to required patient counseling regarding mail order prescription plans for certain public employees and retirees. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2500 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the authority of certain state agencies to purchase prescription drugs and other medications jointly with other states. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2570 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs by mail order. House: Insurance Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2674 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to prescription drug insurance benefits provided through or by the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Insurance Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2968 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to reimbursement for medications administered to Medicaid recipients receiving emergency medical services. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3016 79-0 (2005) Author: Hill, Fred
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the determination of the market value of certain drug supplies for ad valorem property tax purposes. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3060 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to prescription drugs under the Medicaid vendor drug program and other state health and human services programs. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3079 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to certain patients. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 3174 79-0 (2005) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the licensing and regulation of wholesale drug distributors; providing penalties. House: Public Health Postponed
HB 3176 79-0 (2005) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al. Relating to audits of providers in the Medicaid vendor drug program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3239 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3326 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the establishment of a prescription drug consumer information and technical assistance program by the Department of State Health Services. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3391 79-0 (2005) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to prescription drugs under the Medicaid vendor drug program and other state health and human services programs. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3396 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the use of the substance pancuronium bromide to execute an inmate sentenced to death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3427 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to importing prescription drugs for use in state-funded programs that provide health care services or benefits. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HJR 77 79-0 (2005) Author: Vo, Hubert Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 107 79-0 (2005) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct related to the manufacture of methamphetamine and to the distribution and retail sales of pseudoephedrine; providing penalties. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Health & Human Services
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 130 79-0 (2005) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state. Senate: Health & Human Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 221 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the possession and self-administration of certain prescription medications by public school students while on school property or at a school-related event or activity. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 465 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to certain patients. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 492 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to inspection of and drug compounding by a pharmacy and to distribution of compounded and prepackaged drugs to pharmacies under common ownership. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 518 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the provision of certain information regarding free and discounted drugs by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 601 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to importing prescription drugs for use in state-funded programs that provide health care services or benefits. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
SB 655 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the establishment of a prescription drug consumer information and technical assistance program by the Department of State Health Services. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 719 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the operation of mail order prescription plans for certain public employees and retirees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 720 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to required patient counseling regarding mail order prescription plans for certain public employees and retirees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1024 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to prohibiting changes in certain prescription drug orders without the approval of the prescribing health care practitioner. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1168 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to supplemental rebates for prescription drugs provided under state health and human services programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1212 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to prescription drugs under the Medicaid vendor drug program and other state health and human services programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1324 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs by mail order. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1476 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to regulation of dispensing brand name and generic prescriptions. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1520 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to prescription drug insurance benefits provided through or by the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1521 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense a Schedule II controlled substance pursuant to a facsimile copy of an official prescription. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1536 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to prescription drug benefits under certain health benefit plans. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1581 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to the creation of a state pharmacy assistance program based on up-front discounts and to supplemental rebates obtained for prescription drugs provided under certain other state programs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1653 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the determination of the market value of certain drug supplies for ad valorem property tax purposes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1685 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the licensing and regulation of wholesale drug distributors; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1719 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the administration of medication. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1720 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to drug therapy management by pharmacists. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 43 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HJR 17 79-1 (2005) Author: Vo, Hubert Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 320 78-0 (2003) Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the refusal to administer or consent to the administration of certain psychiatric or psychological treatment to a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 340 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the regulation of dextromethorphan; providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 759 78-0 (2003) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to a transportation service to facilitate the purchase of medications near the state border with the United Mexican States. House: Border and International Affairs Failed to pass
HB 825 78-0 (2003) Author: Mercer, Ken | et. al. Relating to the information required to be on the label of a dangerous drug that is delivered or offered for delivery by a pharmacist under a prescription. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 833 78-0 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain pharmaceutical services for an injured employee receiving workers' compensation medical benefits. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 989 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the provision of medications and medical supplies under the medical assistance program. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select No action taken in committee
HB 1040 78-0 (2003) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to emergency medication kits maintained for a veterans home. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
HB 1090 78-0 (2003) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department on Aging to establish a prescription drug information and assistance program. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1095 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to administer, provide, and carry out or sign a prescription drug order. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1238 78-0 (2003) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the prompt payment of certain pharmacy claims by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1268 78-0 (2003) Author: Seaman, Gene
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to outpatient drug benefit coverage in certain health insurance policies and discount drug programs. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1381 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to emergency contraception drug therapy initiated and distributed by a pharmacist to a patient in accordance with drug therapy protocol. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1406 78-0 (2003) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to a recommendation by a school district employee concerning a use of a psychotropic drug by a student or suggestion of a particular diagnosis and to refusal by a parent or certain other person to consent to administration of a psychotropic drug to a student or to psychiatric evaluation or examination of a student. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1545 78-0 (2003) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al. Relating to a prescription drug purchasing program and an associated assistance program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1555 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain medications and related services through the medical assistance program. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Considered in Calendars
HB 1629 78-0 (2003) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain reports, records, offenses, and penalties under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1671 78-0 (2003) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to prices of certain prescription drugs. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Left pending in committee
HB 1676 78-0 (2003) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to Internet access to information on prescription drug prices. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 1686 78-0 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to pharmacies that maintain emergency medication kits at certain institutions. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1744 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to prescription drug benefits under the group health benefit programs for certain governmental employees and retired employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1804 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to operation of the Medicaid vendor drug program, including the adoption of a preferred drug list and the negotiation of supplemental drug rebates. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1891 78-0 (2003) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the labeling of certain drugs. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1932 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy and the dispensing of certain drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1933 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al. Relating to a prescription drug purchasing program and an associated assistance program. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Left pending in committee
HB 1938 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to prices of certain prescription drugs. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Left pending in committee
HB 1955 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to prescription drug benefits under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2015 78-0 (2003) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to prescription drug benefits under the group health benefit programs for certain governmental employees and retired employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select No action taken in committee
HB 2016 78-0 (2003) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to operation of the Medicaid vendor drug program, including the adoption of a preferred drug list and the negotiation of supplemental drug rebates. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select No action taken in committee
HB 2046 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to a prescription drug cost control education program and disclosure of certain expenditures by prescription drug manufacturers. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2292 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing penalties. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 2298 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of certain state agencies to purchase prescription drugs and other medications jointly with other states. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2557 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the provision of medications and medical supplies under the medical assistance program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 2597 78-0 (2003) Author: Reyna, Elvira Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to administer a local anesthetic agent. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2695 78-0 (2003) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to prescription drug coverage under the state Medicaid program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2705 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the state Medicaid program. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Left pending in committee
HB 2735 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the provision of medications and medical supplies under the medical assistance program. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Left pending in committee
HB 2851 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to products liability. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2983 78-0 (2003) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the administration of certain psychoactive medications to a child. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2992 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the repeal of certain reporting requirements of drug manufacturers and wholesalers. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2994 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the advertisement and promotion of certain compounded drug products by a pharmacy or pharmacist. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2996 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to mobile pharmacies. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3014 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing gifts and grants of drugs and other items to certain state agencies. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3092 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to informing a consumer of the actual cost of a prescription drug or device. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3121 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to making ephedrine and plant materials containing ephedrine alkaloids Schedule V controlled substances. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3341 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to the provision of prescription drugs by pharmacies through patient assistance programs. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3387 78-0 (2003) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to prohibiting the use of food crops for the genetic engineering of drugs, industrial chemicals and other non-food materials. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee
HB 3451 78-0 (2003) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3486 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a health care facility's return of certain unused drugs to a pharmacy and to reimbursement or credit under the state's medical assistance program for returned drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HCR 101 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Requesting that Congress enact a Medicare prescription drug benefit. House: Public Health
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 305 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2292. Signed by the Governor
SB 183 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the liability of certain health care practitioners and veterinarians for prescribing approved drugs or devices. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 450 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John Relating to outpatient drug benefit coverage in certain health insurance policies and discount drug programs. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 612 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the authority of advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to administer, provide, and carry out or sign a prescription drug order. Senate: Health & Human Services No action taken in committee
SB 797 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to a prescription drug purchasing program and an associated assistance program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 803 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to the advertisement and promotion of certain compounded drug products by a pharmacy or pharmacist. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 865 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to pricing standards used under the Medicaid vendor drug program. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 957 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to emergency medication kits maintained for a veterans home. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1173 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to prescription drug benefits under the group health benefit programs for certain governmental employees and retired employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1186 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to operation of the Medicaid vendor drug program, including the adoption of a preferred drug list and the negotiation of supplemental drug rebates. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1311 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical benefits, the payment of claims for pharmaceutical services, and the resolution of certain disputes under the workers' compensation system. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1314 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the repeal of certain reporting requirements of drug manufacturers and wholesalers. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1330 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to state policy relating to financing of certain health and human services programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1339 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to emergency contraception drug therapy initiated and distributed by a pharmacist to a patient in accordance with drug therapy protocol. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1400 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of certain drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1456 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a preferred drug list program for state medical assistance programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1540 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the provision of prescription drugs by pharmacies through patient assistance programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1676 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al. Relating to prices of certain prescription drugs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1824 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the vendor drug program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1846 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the prompt payment of certain claims by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 48 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Directing the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to complete a study of prescription drug costs provided under the system, promulgate regulations defining payment methodology, and streamline procedures for claims. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Sent to the Governor
HJR 8 78-4 (2003) Author: Raymond, Richard Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine. House: Public School Finance, Select Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HJR 12 78-4 (2003) Author: Chavez, Norma Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services. House: Public School Finance, Select Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 93 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain automated systems used to dispense prescription drugs. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 99 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the use of certain electronic media by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and persons or entities regulated by that board. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 272 77-0 (2001) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to exempting certain health care items from state sales tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 415 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to the creation of the Texas Fair Drug Pricing Board; providing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 416 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to requiring drug wholesalers to provide certain information to the Texas Department of Health. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 417 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to requiring drug manufacturers to provide certain information to the Texas Department of Health. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 611 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Bob | et. al. Relating to the regulation of telepharmacy as a method to dispense drugs. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 703 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to prescription drug coverage under the state Medicaid program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 734 77-0 (2001) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to prescription drug coverage under the state Medicaid program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 773 77-0 (2001) Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al. Relating to the purchase of prescription drugs for persons confined in institutions operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 795 77-0 (2001) Author: Najera, Manny Relating to prescription drug coverage under the state Medicaid program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 895 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain medications and related services through the medical assistance program. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 915 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to bulk purchasing of prescription drugs by certain state agencies. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 916 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al. Relating to evaluating certain drug purchasing cooperatives. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1094 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of a state prescription drug program for certain Medicare beneficiaries. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1116 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to establishing a maximum sales price for drugs sold to certain entities. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1230 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to the purchase of prescription drugs for persons confined in institutions operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1231 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to prices of prescription drugs provided to Medicare recipients by pharmacies participating in the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1248 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to a public school prescription drug benefit plan. House: Teacher Health Insurance, Select Left pending in committee
HB 1673 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the salvage of certain distressed merchandise. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1688 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the possession and self-administration of prescription asthma medicine by public school students while on school property or at a school-related event or activity. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1929 77-0 (2001) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to prescription drug benefits under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1967 77-0 (2001) Author: Najera, Manny Relating to a state prescription drug plan for certain older individuals and individuals who have serious health care conditions. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1982 77-0 (2001) Author: Farabee, David Relating to continuation of benefits for prescription drugs under certain group health benefit plans. House: Insurance Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2003 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to the use of certain medication algorithms in the treatment of certain mentally ill inmates. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2004 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the medication a patient receives after being furloughed or discharged from inpatient mental health services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2241 77-0 (2001) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the creation of a state prescription drug program for certain Medicare beneficiaries. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2382 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to coverage under a health benefit plan for prescription contraceptive drugs and devices and related services. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2455 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to the provision of information about patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2541 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the state Medicaid program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2600 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation benefits and to the operation of the workers' compensation insurance system; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2648 77-0 (2001) Author: Capelo, Jaime
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the administration of epinephrine by certain emergency medical services personnel. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 2669 77-0 (2001) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to prepare a request for information for storing and distributing vaccines. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2670 77-0 (2001) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to allow health care providers to use certain vaccines in the vaccines for children program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2671 77-0 (2001) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to promote the vaccines for children program to certain health care providers not currently enrolled in the program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2695 77-0 (2001) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to the return to the dispensing pharmacy of unused prescription drugs for which the state paid all or part of the cost by a convalescent or nursing home. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 2729 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to allowing the donation of certain unused prescription drugs to charitable medical clinics. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 2940 77-0 (2001) Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to prescribe drugs. House: Public Health Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2999 77-0 (2001) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to creating a prescription drug purchasing program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3554 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the dispensing of drugs pursuant to an oncology protocol. House: Public Health Withdrawn from schedule
HCR 39 77-0 (2001) Author: Najera, Manny Requesting radio and television stations to review drug advertisements to make sure they comply with federal law. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HR 1299 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1094. Reported enrolled
HR 1367 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1156. Reported enrolled
SB 65 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of telepharmacy as a method to dispense drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 98 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain automated systems used to dispense prescription drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 280 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the gathering of information on and the use of funds from a more efficient means of storing and distributing vaccines. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 281 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to allow health care providers to use certain vaccines in the federal vaccines for children program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 282 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to promote the vaccines for children program to certain health care providers not currently enrolled in the program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 332 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the provision of a drug by a physician to certain indigent patients. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 347 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the provision of health care, including prescription drugs, for persons confined in institutions operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 355 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to a nursing home resident's right to informed consent regarding the prescription of certain drugs. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 426 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to prescription drug coverage under the state Medicaid program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 556 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to prices of prescription drugs provided to certain Medicare recipients by certain pharmacies participating in the Medicaid vendor drug program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 804 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to continuation of benefits for prescription drugs under certain group health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 818 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 876 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the administration of restraint, seclusion, and emergency psychoactive medication to residents of certain health care facilities. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 893 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to evaluating drug purchasing cooperatives. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 894 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al. Relating to bulk purchasing of prescription drugs by certain state agencies. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 895 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al. Relating to the creation of a state prescription drug program for certain Medicare beneficiaries. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1021 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to a prescription drug benefit plan for active school employees. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SB 1152 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to establishing the Tex Rx plan. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1156 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the state Medicaid program. House: Public Health
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1166 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to prescribe drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1476 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to medical and income benefits, return to work coordination, and regulation of doctors and insurance carriers under the workers' compensation system. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1763 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the provision of information about patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 86 76-0 (1999) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al. Relating to sales tax exemptions. House: Ways & Means Subcommittee members named
HB 105 76-0 (1999) Author: Alvarado, Leo Relating to drug benefits available under certain health care programs administered by the Texas Department of Health. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 112 76-0 (1999) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to exempting certain health care supplies from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Subcommittee members named
HB 253 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to sales tax exemptions. House: Ways & Means Subcommittee members named
HB 254 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to exemptions from the sales and franchise taxes. House: Ways & Means Subcommittee members named
HB 494 76-0 (1999) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to drug benefits available under certain health care programs administered by the Texas Department of Health. House: Public Health
Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 749 76-0 (1999) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the sale of certain items at a flea market; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1587 76-0 (1999) Author: Sadler, Paul Relating to sales tax exemptions. House: Ways & Means Subcommittee members named
HB 1679 76-0 (1999) Author: Corte, Frank Relating to liability for donation of drugs to certain nonprofit organizations. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 1721 76-0 (1999) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to use of a drug formulary in certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1846 76-0 (1999) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to the definitions of "dangerous drug" under the Texas Dangerous Drug Act and the Texas Pharmacy Act. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1904 76-0 (1999) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to exempting certain health care items from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1975 76-0 (1999) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the labeling requirements for drugs prescribed or dispensed for administration to animals in agricultural operations. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2061 76-0 (1999) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to coverage by a health benefit plan of certain prescription drugs. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2179 76-0 (1999) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to regulation of a product that is a combination of a drug and a device. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2243 76-0 (1999) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to compliance with government standards as a defense to an award of exemplary damages in certain products liability actions. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 2278 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the substitution of certain drugs by a pharmacist. House: Public Health No action taken in committee
HB 2372 76-0 (1999) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to exempting certain drugs, medicines, and medical devices from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Senate Amendments printed and distributed
HB 2373 76-0 (1999) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to exempting certain medical appliances and devices from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2448 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to minors. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2495 76-0 (1999) Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the use of a prescription drug formulary by a group health benefit plan. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 2527 76-0 (1999) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the maintenance of dangerous drugs and controlled substances at a convalescent or nursing home or at an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded. House: Public Health No action taken in committee
HB 2529 76-0 (1999) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the administration of pharmacy benefits under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2967 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to the transfer of certain products containing ephedrine to a person 17 years of age or younger; creating an offense. House: Public Health Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3231 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the consent of a person on psychoactive medication to the use of electroconvulsive therapy. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3424 76-0 (1999) Author: Najera, Manny | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the use of restraints, seclusion and emergency medication in psychiatric hospitals and other entities providing long term care services. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3652 76-0 (1999) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to requiring certain pharmacists to provide certain drugs to certain clinics. House: Public Health No action taken in committee
SB 441 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to tax exemptions and credits. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 511 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the definition of a dangerous drug. House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
Left pending in committee
SB 645 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to compliance with government standards as a defense to an award of exemplary damages in certain products liability actions. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 656 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the transfer of certain products containing ephedrine to a person 17 years of age or younger; creating an offense. House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1030 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to the use of a prescription drug formulary by a group health benefit plan. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1087 76-0 (1999) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the maintenance of dangerous drugs and controlled substances at a convalescent or nursing home or at an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded. Senate: Health Services Referred to Health Services
SB 1236 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to regulation of a product that is a combination of a drug and a device. House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
SB 1237 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration of pharmacy benefits under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1293 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to permits to administer medication to residents of nursing and convalescent homes and certain related institutions. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1524 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the refill of a prescription for a narrow therapeutic index drug. Senate: Health Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1543 76-0 (1999) Author: Sibley, David Relating to insurance coverage for off-label uses of federal Food and Drug Administration approved drugs. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1633 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the sale or exchange of items at a flea market; providing a penalty. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1687 76-0 (1999) Author: Bernsen, David Relating to the availability of prescription drugs from certain pharmacies under a health care plan offered by a health maintenance organization. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
HB 306 70-0 (1987) Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Sponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the administration of medication to students by certain medical professionals who work at public schools as volunteers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1026 70-0 (1987) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the dispensing of dangerous drugs under prescriptions issued by certain foreign practitioners. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1654 70-0 (1987) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to controlled substances in emergency medication kits. House: Public Health Pending in committee
HB 2097 70-0 (1987) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to the authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription, and use of unapproved drug substances. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 633 70-0 (1987) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the dispensing of dangerous drugs under prescriptions issued by certain foreign practitioners. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 803 70-0 (1987) Author: McFarland, Bob
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to controlled substances in emergency medication kits. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1035 70-0 (1987) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prescription, possession, and delivery of anabolic steroids and human growth hormones; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1404 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to authorizing the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription, and use of certain nonapproved drugs; providing penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
HB 11 69-0 (1985) Author: Thompson, Gary Relating to the procedure for filing triplicate prescription forms for certain prescriptions, the information required on triplicate prescriptions for controlled substances, the circumstances under which unused prescription forms must be returned to the Department of Public Safety, the period for which patient information is retained, and the expiration date of the triplicate prescription provisions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 65 69-0 (1985) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription, regulation, and use of ethylene diamine tetracetic acid (EDTA) and chelation therapy. House: Public Education Referred to Public Health
HB 358 69-0 (1985) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to the use of certain pharmaceutical agents by licensed optometrists. House: Human Services Referred to subcommittee
HB 584 69-0 (1985) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the dispensing of dangerous drugs after prescriptions issued by certain foreign practitioners and declaring an emergency. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 672 69-0 (1985) Author: McWilliams, Jim Relating to the dispensing of certain controlled substances under limited circumstances on the prescriptions of practitioners licensed in neighboring states. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 904 69-0 (1985) Author: Valigura, Keith Relating to the purchase of generically equivalent drug products for certain state agencies by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission. House: State Affairs Withdrawn by author
HB 1163 69-0 (1985) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to the Texas Controlled Substances Act and to the addition to and reclassification of certain substances in schedules and penalty groups; proceedings related to the denial, revocation, or suspension of registrations required under the Act; offenses related to the possession of controlled substances; the penalty for the investment of funds obtained in violation of the Act if the person has previously been convicted under the Act; requirements for transcribing certain prescriptions for controlled substances under the Act; definitions under the Act; records and reports required to be maintained under the Act; the cost of production of certain forms; certain commercial and fraud offenses under the Act and the imposition of civil penalties for certain activities; forfeiture proceedings under the Act and the disposition of proceeds from forfeiture; and to the continued effect of certain provisions of the Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 1368 69-0 (1985) Author: Shaw, Larry Relating to the purchase of generically equivalent drug products for state agencies by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission and to the substitution of generic drugs under the vendor drug program. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1394 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Charles Relating to provision of an incentive payment to a vendor drug provider who substitutes a generically equivalent drug. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1732 69-0 (1985) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the regulation and manufacture of certain foods, drugs, devices, and cosmetics; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1744 69-0 (1985) Author: Johnson, Cliff
Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the shipment of certain unused drugs to foreign countries. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 137 69-0 (1985) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Thompson, Gary
Relating to the procedure for filing triplicate prescription forms for certain prescriptions, the information required on triplicate prescriptions for controlled substances, the circumstances under which unused prescription forms must be returned to the Department of Public Safety, the period for which patient information is retained, and the expiration date of the triplicate prescription provisions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 163 69-0 (1985) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to ordering of prescriptions by designated agents of practitioners; amending Subsection (g) of Section 2 and adding Subsection (i) to Section 3, Chapter 425, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, as amended (Article 4476-14, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 224 69-0 (1985) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the definition of "practitioner" and to the dispensing of drugs pursuant to prescriptions issued by certain out-of-state practitioners. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 670 69-0 (1985) Author: Howard, Ed
Sponsor: McWilliams, Jim
Relating to the issuing and dispensing of controlled substances and to the definition of "practitioner". House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 959 69-0 (1985) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to regulation of the manufacture and transfer of foods, drugs, devices, and cosmetics; revising the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended (Article 4476-5, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to conform with federal legislation and uniform legislation in other states; providing for fees and penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
SR 520 69-0 (1985) Author: Brooks, Chet Directing Health and Human Resources Committee to conduct legislative review of Vendor Drug Program.
SR 3 69-1 (1985) Author: Brooks, Chet Directing Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources to conduct legislative review of Vendor Drug Program and Crippled Children's Services Program.
HB 26 69-2 (1986) Author: Shaw, Larry Relating to the purchase of generically equivalent drug products for state agencies by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission and to the substitution of generic drugs under the vendor drug program. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 295 68-0 (1983) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the packaging and sale of nonprescription drugs. House: Public Health Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 368 68-0 (1983) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of tampering with food or a drug and sentencing alternatives applicable to convictions for that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 1274 68-0 (1983) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription, regulation, and use of ethylene diamine tetracetic acid (EDTA) and chelaton therapy. House: Human Services Record vote
HB 1355 68-0 (1983) Author: Thompson, Gary Relating to definitions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act, the classification of certain substances into schedules and penalty groups, controls over persons authorized by the Act to deal commercially with controlled drugs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on daily Major State Calendar
HB 1364 68-0 (1983) Author: Keller, Ray Relating to telephonic prescriptions of dangerous drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Committee on Public Health
HB 1474 68-0 (1983) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the provision of dangerous drugs by licensed physicians who practice in rural areas. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 1753 68-0 (1983) Author: Hill, Anita
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to administration of medications in convalescent homes, nursing homes, and other related institutions; establishing fees for the issuance and renewal of permits to administer medications; providing a penalty; and declaring an emergency. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1973 68-0 (1983) Author: Granoff, Al Relating to the right of mentally ill or retarded patient to be free from unnecessary and excessive medication; providing penalties. House: Public Health Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2018 68-0 (1983) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the administration and provision of drugs by a licensed veterinarian or by a person designated by a licensed veterinarian. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 59 68-0 (1983) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to registration by manufacturers of food and distributors of drugs, to powers and duties of the Texas Department of Health and its commissioner; and to duties of the Texas Board of Health; creating offenses and providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1262 68-0 (1983) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to the administration and provision of drugs by a licensed veterinarian or by a person designated by a licensed veterinarian. Senate: Health & Human Resources Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1320 68-0 (1983) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription, regulation, and use of ethylene diamine tetracetic acid (EDTA) and chelation therapy. Senate: Health & Human Resources See remarks
SB 1391 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the regulation of the administration of medications in convalescent homes, nursing homes, and other related institutions, to certain powers and duties of the Texas Board of Health, and to fees for the issuance and renewal of permits. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging
HB 173 67-0 (1981) Author: Green, Gene Relating to an exemption from the state sales and use tax of medicines for human use. House: Ways & Means Referred to subcommittee
HB 199 67-0 (1981) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription and use of dimthylsulfoxide (DMSO). House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 212 67-0 (1981) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to the use of equivalent drug products in filling prescriptions. House: Health Services Rules suspended
HB 254 67-0 (1981) Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to sales and use of exemptions for certain drugs, medicines, and medical devices; and for certain vehicles used by the handicapped. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 731 67-0 (1981) Author: Grubbs, Walter B. Relating to prescription requirements under the Controlled Substances Act. House: Health Services Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 809 67-0 (1981) Author: Grubbs, Walter B.
Sponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to regulation of food, drug, health device, and cosmetic salvage brokers and establishments. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1057 67-0 (1981) Author: Polk, Mary Relating to delegation of medical acts, including the administration and provision of medication, under physician orders, standing medical orders and standing delegation orders. House: Government Organization Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1096 67-0 (1981) Author: Keller, Ray Relating to a practioner prescribing a controlled substance. House: Health Services Referred to subcommittee
HB 1511 67-0 (1981) Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob Relating to regulation of manufacturers and wholesale distributors of food, drugs, health devices, and cosmetics. House: Health Services Referred to Committee on Health Services
HB 1548 67-0 (1981) Author: Lee, El Franco Relating to the use of equivalent drug products in filling prescriptions. House: Health Services Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 2111 67-0 (1981) Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Sponsor: Travis, Dee
Relating to regulation of wholesale distributors of drugs. pref. no. 149. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2263 67-0 (1981) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to third party prescriptions. House: Health Services Referred to Committee on Health Services
SB 394 67-0 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Grubbs, Walter B.
Relating to prescription requirements under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; providing for a system of keeping information by the Department of Public Safety and rules governing access to the information; requiring certain reports; defining offenses and providing penalties; providing for confidentiality of certain information. House: Health Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 880 67-0 (1981) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to drug product selection. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 1244 67-0 (1981) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale and use of procaine hydrochloride (Gerovital H3). Senate: Human Resources Postponed
HB 354 66-0 (1979) Author: Bush, Bob
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to clarifying and procedural changes to the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 393 66-0 (1979) Author: Lyon, Ted Realting to creating a State Formulary Commission; allowing prescription drug product selections by pharmacists. House: Health Services Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 445 66-0 (1979) Author: Webber, Bobby Relating to selection by pharmacists of drugs requiring a prescription. House: Health Services Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 924 66-0 (1979) Author: Keller, Ray Relating to practitioner prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1019 66-0 (1979) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to administration of medication to students by certain school employees. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 1423 66-0 (1979) Author: Hendricks, Bob
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the administration of medication to students by school district employees. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 601 66-0 (1979) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the use of equivalent drug products in filling perscriptions. Senate: Human Resources Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)
SB 877 66-0 (1979) Author: Santiesteban, H.
Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the use of tetrahydrocannabinols and their derivatives for therapeutic and research purposes and to the approval of certain new drug applications by the Commissioner of Health unde the Texas Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 10 65-0 (1977) Author: Leland, Mickey
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to creating a State Formulary Commission, allowing prescription drug product selections by pharmacists. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
Considered in public hearing
HB 12 65-0 (1977) Author: Leland, Mickey Requiring written requests for the distribution of complimentary drug samples and filling the requests with the State Board of Pharmacy; requiring drug manufactureres' sales representatives to be licensed pharmacists or pharmacologists and to register with the State Board of Pharmacy. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 13 65-0 (1977) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to filling of prescriptions for recipients of public assistance; and declaring an emergency. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Subcommittee on Public Welfare
HB 906 65-0 (1977) Author: Blanton, Bill Relating to granting immunity from civil liability to school districts, the board of trustees of school districts, and employees of school districts when administering medication to students. House: Public Education Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1390 65-0 (1977) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to interference with physician-patient relationships and prohibiting restrictions on the use of certain prescribed drugs. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1574 65-0 (1977) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription, and use of amygdalin (laetrile). House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1777 65-0 (1977) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Relating to the labeling requirements of distributors for prescription drugs. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1809 65-0 (1977) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to the enforcement of prescription drug labeling requirements. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
SB 33 65-0 (1977) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to the use of generic names for prescription drugs and to the substitution of drugs by pharmacists in prescriptions. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 63 65-0 (1977) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to creating a State Formulary Commission, allowing prescription drug product selections by pharmacists. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 1025 65-0 (1977) Author: Clower, Ron
Sponsor: Blanton, Bill
Relating to granting immunity from civil liability to school districts, the board of trustees of school districts, and employees of school districts when administering medication to students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 18 64-0 (1975) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to the dispensing of prescription drugs; providing penalties. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 21 64-0 (1975) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to use of generic names for prescription drugs and to the substitution of drugs by pharmacists in prescriptions; creating a State Formulary Commission. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 26 64-0 (1975) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to the sale of certain drugs; providing penalties. House: Health & Welfare Reported from committee with substitute
HB 809 64-0 (1975) Author: Leland, Mickey
Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to labeling requirements for prescription drugs manufactured and sold or distributed to pharmacists; prescribing a criminal penalty. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1154 64-0 (1975) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to the distribution of drug samples by drug manufacturer's sales representatives. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1228 64-0 (1975) Author: Caldwell, Neil Amending Chapter 429, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973, by adding a definition for "prescription"; providing a penalty for drugs redesignated by the Commissioner of Health; providing a penalty for the issuance of any controlled substance by a practitioner when the doctor-patient relationship does not exist or for a non-therapeutic use. House: Health & Welfare Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1307 64-0 (1975) Author: Cartlidge, Tom Relating to the labeling of perishable foods, drugs, and cosmetics to alert the consumer to the usable duration period of the products. House: Health & Welfare Reported from committee with substitute
HB 1371 64-0 (1975) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to the filling of prescriptions for recipients of public assistance. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1372 64-0 (1975) Author: Leland, Mickey
Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to dispensing certain controlled substances by prescription. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 483 63-0 (1973) Author: Baker, Andrew Z. Relating to regulation of drugs and other substances and to the prevention and control of abuse of drugs and controlled substances as define and classified; creating a Texas Drug Abuse Authority. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee hearing notice posted
HB 497 63-0 (1973) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to requiring certain nonprescription drugs to be sold only on prescription. House: Human Resources Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 498 63-0 (1973) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to dispensing of prescription drugs; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency. House: Human Resources Referred to subcommittee
HB 546 63-0 (1973) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to the use of generic names for prescription drugs, relating to the substitution of drugs by pharmacists in prescriptions. House: Human Resources Considered in public hearing
HB 573 63-0 (1973) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to the prescription of amphetamines for certain purposes as grounds for refusal, cancellation, revocation, or suspension of a license to practice medicine. House: Human Resources Referred to subcommittee
HB 750 63-0 (1973) Author: Leland, Mickey
Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Texas Jurists. House: Human Resources
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HB 757 63-0 (1973) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to the sale of certain drugs; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency. House: Human Resources Referred to subcommittee
HB 1524 63-0 (1973) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Amending Acts 1967, 60th Legislature, Page 310, Chapter 151 (Article 695j-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); providing for maintenance of certain standards under the Act relating to the Vendor Drug Program; providing for an emergency. House: Human Resources
Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HR 191 63-0 (1973) Author: Leland, Mickey Creating an interim committee to study the high price of drugs in Texas. House: Human Resources
SB 170 63-0 (1973) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the establishment and functions of a Drug Formulary Commission and to the prescribing and sale of drugs by generic name; providing for severability. Senate: Human Resources Subcommittee hearing date
SB 240 63-0 (1973) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the regulation of drugs and other substances and to the prevention and control of abuse of drugs and controlled substances as defined and classified; creating a Texas Drug Abuse Authority; providing for the appointment of a drug commissioner and an advisory council; providing for powers and duties of the authority, council, and commissioner; providing for penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act and for certain civil penalties; providing for certain criminal and civil procedures with respect to drugs and drug use; providing for certain forfeitures, searches and seizures and disposition of property; authorizing the making of rules and regulations; requiring certain reports to and by the Department of Public Safety; providing for tort liability for certain injuries caused in the execution of warrants; designating the extent of the application of this Act to pending procedures and existing legal orders and rules. Senate: Jurisprudence Subcommittee hearing date
SB 312 63-0 (1973) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to sale or dispensing of drugs on premises of convalescent or nursing home. Senate: State Affairs Committee hearing date
SB 371 63-0 (1973) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to use of generic names for prescription drugs. Senate: Human Resources Subcommittee hearing date
SB 372 63-0 (1973) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to the dispensing of prescription drugs; providing penalties. Senate: Human Resources Sent to subcommittee
SB 400 63-0 (1973) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to the compiling, distributing, and posting of a list of the 100 most commonly prescribed drugs; providing penalties. Senate: Human Resources Subcommittee hearing date
HB 267 62-0 (1971) Author: Clark, Jim
Sponsor: Wallace, Jim
Relating to making the offer to sell or deliver a dangerous drug a felony.
HB 337 62-0 (1971) Author: Dramberger, A.L. "Tony" Relating to information required to be placed on all labels of prescription drugs; providing penalties.
HB 1558 62-0 (1971) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the sale or dispensing of drugs on the premises of a convalescent or nursing home.
HR 569 62-0 (1971) Author: Ogg, Jack Creating an interim committee on generic drugs.
SB 373 62-0 (1971) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to authorizing Community Centers for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services that are receiving State grants-in-aid under the provisions of Article 4 of the Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act to purchase drugs and medicines through the Board of Control.
SB 902 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to changes in certain definitions and in the scope of inspections activities, authorizing the Commissioner to refuse to register, or to cancel wholesale drug business registrations for violation of the Texas Uniform Narcotic Act and the Texas Dangerous Drug Act, and making the Act conform more to federal law.
SCR 123 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles Recalling S.B. No. 902 from the Governor in order that certain corrections may be made.
HB 286 61-0 (1969) Author: Cavness, Don | et. al. Relating to amending the Penal Code to include an attempt to obtain any dangerous drug over the telephone or by forging prescriptions as a prohibited act; providing a penalty for violation of any provision of the Act; providing an increased penalty for subsequent convictions.
HB 849 61-0 (1969) Author: Cole, James D. | et. al. Relating to require the labeling of certain drugs by their correct name; providing a penalty.
HB 1036 61-0 (1969) Author: Musgrove, Burke Relating to classification of certain drugs to be sold on prescription.
HB 1348 61-0 (1969) Author: Davis, George Harold Relating to the adulteration of drugs and devices; prohibiting transfers of drugs under certain circumstances; increasing the time an application remains effective; authorizing the commissioner to refuse to register or cancel certain registration; providing penalties for persons who do not register; amending the registration statement of wholesalers and distributors.
SB 104 61-0 (1969) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to including an attempt to obtain any dangerous drug over the telephone or by forging prescriptions or knowingly have possession of such a prescription as a prohibited act; providing a penalty for violations for any provisions of this Act; providing an increased penalty for subsequent convictions; providing that required records be accessible to officials and employees engaged in the enforcement of the Act.
HB 250 58-0 (1963) Author: Richardson, Jr., George L. "Skeet" Relating to exempting the sale of all drugs and medicines from the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax.
SB 262 58-0 (1963) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to amending the Penal Code relating to the Narcotic Act, to exempt preparations, in regard to records to be kept and to purchases without prescriptions.
SB 276 58-0 (1963) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to requiring permits for stores, factories, wholesalers and distributors of drugs and medicines to be issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
HB 389 57-0 (1961) Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L. Relating to repealing certain Articles of the Revised Civil Statutes and of the Penal Code of Texas regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas, defining adulteration and misbranding; prescribing penalties.
HB 448 57-0 (1961) Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill" Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the registration and registration fee of importers and manufacturers of drugs and foods; providing for an annual registration fee with the State Department of Health.
HB 974 57-0 (1961) Author: Wilson, J. Edgar Relating to amending the Penal Code relating to records to be kept and to purchases without prescriptions.
SB 43 57-0 (1961) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to repealing Articles of a certain Statute to regulate the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics for the protection of public health; defining adulteration and misbranding; prescribing penalties.
SB 54 57-0 (1961) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the registration and registration fee of importers and manufacturers of foods and drugs.
SB 329 57-0 (1961) Author: Hazlewood, Grady | et. al. Relating to amending the Penal Code relating to Narcotic Drugs; regarding to records to be kept and to purchases without prescriptions.
HB 487 56-0 (1959) Author: Cox, John Trimmier Morrison Relating to amending the Penal Code in regard to exempted preparations; relating to records to be kept and to purchases without prescriptions of drugs.
HB 797 56-0 (1959) Author: Dungan, William Taylor "Bill" Relating to requiring doctors, dentists and other persons lawfully authorized to administer to or inject in persons any alkloidal drugs or drugs of an alkaloidal character or any antibiotic drugs, to test such person to determine if such person is allergic to such drugs, except in an emergency; providing for a penalty for violation of the Act.
SB 125 56-0 (1959) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas, "defining adulteration and misbranding,"; prescribing penalties.
SB 151 56-0 (1959) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to amending Penal Code relative to Narcotic Drug Regulations, exempted preparations, records and purchases without prescriptions.
HB 37 55-0 (1957) Author: Martin, Amos A. Relating to amending the Texas Liquor Control Act requiring medication of bay rum and similar preparations which are sold or offered for sale at retail in this State; providing a penalty.
HB 349 55-0 (1957) Author: Atwell, Ben Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas.
SB 238 55-0 (1957) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas; defining adulteration and misbranding; defining certain authority of the Commissioner of Health; prescribing penalties.
HB 72 52-0 (1951) Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas.
HB 718 52-0 (1951) Author: Wood, Clifford W. Relating to making it unlawful to sell by means of a vending machine, or expose for sale by a vending machine, any drug, prophylactic, or medicinal preparation, or any rubber appliance or device commonly known as a condom or prophylactic rubber, or any animal membrane appliance or device commonly known as a fish-skin or lamb-skin, or any appliance or preparation, any of which is intended, or has a special utility, for the prevention of venereal diseases, or any of which is intended for, or is capable of being used as a contraceptive, providing punishment for violations of this act.
SB 295 52-0 (1951) Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy Relating to regulating the possession, handling, sale and distribution of barbiturates, amphetamine, and desoxyephedrine, or any compound, manufacture mixture, or preparation thereof, except those preparations intended for nasal or other external uses; providing penalties for violations of this Act.
HB 119 51-0 (1949) Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas; repealing all laws in conflict; prescribing penalties.
SB 149 51-0 (1949) Author: Bell, John Junior Relating to regulating the sale and manufacture of foods, drugs and cosmetics for the protection of public health in the State of Texas; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 165 49-0 (1945) Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" Relating to regulating the sale and labeling of livestock medicines; providing for registration with State Health Officer; providing for enforcement; providing penalties; providing a savings clause; appropriating funds.
HB 359 49-0 (1945) Author: Favors, Ennis | et. al. Amending certain Article relative to limits on the number of prescriptions physicians may issue within a certain time.
HB 438 49-0 (1945) Author: Reader, Robert L. | et. al. Relating to regulating the sale, gift, order, barter, exchange, distribution and possession of barbital, barbituric acid, and its compounds and/or its derivatives, and providing penalties for its violation; providing a saving clause.
HB 588 49-0 (1945) Author: Allison, Mack | et. al. Relating to amending the Food and Drug Act relating to registration and enforcement.
SB 347 49-0 (1945) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to amending law relative to medicines for livestock.
HB 54 48-0 (1943) Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin Relating to amending statute so as to annul the exceptions wherein no record need be kept by such persons of the narcotic drugs so administered, dispensed or professionally used.
HB 384 48-0 (1943) Author: Coker, A. W. | et. al. Relating to governing the issuance of prescriptions; requiring that prescriptions may be issued by any licensed pharmacist or by any person who has been in the drug business and has served under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist for a period of ten (10) years; suspending all existing laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith for the duration of the present war and six months thereafter.
SB 67 48-0 (1943) Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" Relating to amending certain Acts so as to annul the exceptions wherein no record need be kept by such persons of the narcotic drugs so administered, dispensed or professionally used.
HB 267 47-0 (1941) Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin Relating to amending the General and Special Laws relative to providing for the exemption for prescribing, administering, dispensing, or selling at retail certain specified medicinal preparations containing small amounts of codeine or an of its salts; amending the General and Special Laws relative to providing that persons authorized to administer or professionally use narcotic drugs shall keep a record and providing for certain exceptions.
HB 373 47-0 (1941) Author: Blankenship, Dallas A. | et. al. Relating to further regulating the prescribing of liquor for medicinal purposes and the transportation, storage, and sale thereof by amending certain subsections of a certain Article; prescribing penalties.
HB 595 47-0 (1941) Author: Bullock, Pat M. | et. al. Relating to levying a tax on the business of selling liquor on doctor's prescriptions of 50 cents on each sale thereunder; providing for penalties.
HB 698 47-0 (1941) Author: Knight, Roger A. Relating to imposing and levying a tax on each bottle of liquor sold on prescription or for medicinal purposes; imposing and levying a tax on all tobaccos, except cigarettes.
SB 69 47-0 (1941) Author: Lovelady, Karl L. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Article by adding provision that drugstores holding a medicinal permit in dry areas shall display no liquor; strengthening law against liquor prescriptions.
SB 70 47-0 (1941) Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" Relating to amending certain Acts relative to Narcotic Drug Regulations; providing for the exemption for prescribing, administering, dispensing or selling at retail, certain specified medicinal preparations containing small amounts of certain named drugs.
HB 22 46-0 (1939) Author: Thornton, Jr., Eli Henry Relating to amending the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act.
HB 225 46-0 (1939) Author: Smith, Paris Relating to better safeguarding the health of the people of Texas; making it unlawful to sell, offer, or expose for sale adulterated or misbranded foods, drugs, cosmetics or devices; providing penalties for violation of the prevision of this Act.
HB 453 46-0 (1939) Author: Kersey, W. Clinton Relating to amending a certain Act regulating medicinal pharmacy permits; requiring the holders thereof to keep such records of liquor purchased and sold; limiting the amounts to be kept on hand or in transit at any time.
HB 130 45-2 (1937) Author: Thornton, Jr., Eli Henry Relating to amending the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act so as to require any apothecary to obtain a license before supplying narcotic drugs.
SB 296 43-0 (1933) Author: Beck, John W. E. H. Relating to regulating the production, sale, dispensation and other traffic in narcotic drugs as defined herein; prescribing offenses, fines, penalties and punishment.
SB 18 43-3 (1934) Author: Beck, John W. E. H. Relating to prohibiting the sale of Barbituric Acid (Diethylbarbituric Acid) or derivatives and compounds thereof under any copyrighted or chemical names except to wholesale drug houses, chemical houses, hospitals and dispensing pharmacies or practicing physicians, dentist or veterinarian; prescribing a penalty for the violation of this Act.
HB 96 42-0 (1931) Author: Reader, Robert L. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts relating to regulating of the practice of pharmacy.
HB 97 42-0 (1931) Author: Reader, Robert L. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Act relating to the practice of pharmacy and regulating the distribution, compounding, mixing, manufacturing and selling of drugs, medicines, poisons, narcotics and derivatives.
HB 454 42-0 (1931) Author: Reader, Robert L. | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes providing for the registration and registration fee of importers and manufacturers of foods and drugs, and defining manufacturers and importers.
HB 959 42-0 (1931) Author: Reader, Robert L. | et. al. Relating to amending statutes relating to intoxicating liquor; relating to traffic in alcohol.
SB 260 42-0 (1931) Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" Relating to amending certain statutes providing for the registration and registration fee of Importers and Manufacturers of Foods and Drugs.
HB 145 41-0 (1929) Author: King, Arthur Howard | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Statute by providing that a physician cannot prescribe more than one-half pint of alcohol or alcoholic liquor to any person at a time, and providing that such physician cannot give more than one prescription to the same person within a period of ten (10) days. House: Appropriations
SB 441 41-0 (1929) Author: Witt, Edgar E. Relating to prescriptions of physicians for intoxicating liquor and records of druggists relating thereto.
HB 107 40-0 (1927) Author: Rogers, John C. | et. al. Relating to regulating the practice of pharmacy; to control and regulate the manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs, chemicals and poisons; fixing penalties; repealing certain laws.
HB 377 40-0 (1927) Author: Wallace, John Forsythe Relating to amending certain articles of the Penal Code relating to intoxicating liquor sold or furnished on prescription of a physician; prescribing a penalty.
SB 106 39-0 (1925) Author: Price, Lloyd E. | et. al. Relating to regulating the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription and furnishing of intoxicating liquor in this State; prescribing the necessary regulations, requirements and penalties to carry out such purpose. Senate: Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 48 38-2 (1923) Author: Purl, George Clark | et. al. Relating to prohibiting what is commonly known as dancing by any person or persons within the State of Texas in either public or private places for longer than eight hours continuously within twenty four without having first procured a permit from the State Board of Health showing that said person or person to be in such physical condition as to be able to withstand the physical strain of such prolonged exertion without same being injurious to the good health of the party desiring permit.
HB 124 38-2 (1923) Author: Patman, John William Wright Relating to amending certain statute relative to the levy of occupation taxes based on gross receipts so as to include individuals, companies, associations or corporations, owning, operating or controlling an establishment in this State for the manufacture or distribution, at wholesale, of drugs and druggist sundries.
SB 118 36-2 (1919) Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar Relating to regulating and controlling the sale, distribution, handling, use and administration of anthrax vaccines and virus, veterinary tuberculin and hog cholera virus; fixing a penalty.
HB 450 35-0 (1917) Author: Cox, William Euel Relating to levying an occupation tax upon traveling vendors of patent medicines.
SB 371 35-0 (1917) Author: Strickland, Jeff J. Relating to making unlawful for any person to sell or compound any remedy containing more than 2 per cent of common or ethyl alcohol; providing penalties.
HB 20 33-0 (1913) Author: Spann, C. D. | et. al. Relating to prohibiting sale of medicines from vehicles, on foot or on horseback.
HB 150 33-0 (1913) Author: Williams, Newton Barber "Newt" Relating to regulating the sale of cocaine and other drugs; regulating the issuance of prescriptions; and providing penalties.
HB 516 33-0 (1913) Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. | et. al. Relating to preventing false and fraudulent representations of the curative or therapeutic effect of drugs or of the ingredients or substances contained therein.
SB 27 33-0 (1913) Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers Relating to making it unlawful to sell or barter medicines carried for sale in a wagon, automobile or other vehicle or on foot or horseback, or to leave any medicine at any residence on consignment, prescribing a penalty.
SB 77 33-0 (1913) Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers Relating to regulating the sale of cocaine and other drugs; to regulate the issuance of prescriptions for such drugs; to require persons selling such drugs upon prescription to file same, and to provide that nothing in this act shall prevent the sale of certain preparations containing not more than two grains of opium, one-eighth grain of morphine, two grains of chloral hydrate and one-sixteenth grain of cocaine, in one fluid ounce and to provide penalties.
SB 99 32-0 (1911) Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers Relating to prohibiting and preventing adulterative fraud and deception and misbranding in the manufacture and sale of articles of food and drugs; prescribing penalties for the violation of this Act; to provide for the appointment of a Dairy and Food Commissioner, and to define his powers and duties.
HB 28 31-0 (1909) Author: Hill, Fitzhugh F. | et. al. Relating to amending "An Act to prohibit and prevent the adulteration, fraud and deception in the manufacture of and sale of articles of food and drugs;" so as to more perfectly prevent the manufacture of, sale of, or offering for sale of, misbranded or adulterated food and drugs; to prevent the addition of injurious drugs or articles to food.
HB 5 30-0 (1907) Author: Blanton, William Lafayette Relating to prohibiting and preventing adulteration, fraud and deception in the manufacture and sale of food and drugs, prescribing penalties for the violation of this act, providing for the appointment of a Dairy and Food Commissioner, and defining his powers and duties, and fixing his compensation.
HB 39 29-0 (1905) Author: Blanton, William Lafayette Relating to regulating the sale of cocaine and other drugs; to regulate the issuance of prescriptions for such drugs; in one fluid ounce and to provide penalties for the violation thereof.
HB 107 28-0 (1903) Author: English, Edward F. Relating to regulating the sale of cocaine and other drugs; to regulate the issuance of prescriptions for such drugs, and to provide penalties for the violation thereof.
HB 489 18-0 (1883) Relating to preventing the adulteration of food, wines, beers, fermented or distilled liquors, and drugs


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