HB 18
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
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, StephanieSponsor: 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, LoisSponsor: 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
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, DonnaSponsor: 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, GarnetSponsor: 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, StephanieSponsor: 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, KyleSponsor: 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, PhilipSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, DawnSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, RoyceSponsor: 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, AngelaSponsor: 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, JoséSponsor: 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, JuanSponsor: 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, JohnSponsor: 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, SenfroniaSponsor: 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, VanSponsor: 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, CharlesSponsor: 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, CharlesSponsor: 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, CharlesSponsor: 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, JohnSponsor: 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, JuanSponsor: 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, CharlesSponsor: 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, CharlesSponsor: 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, RoyceSponsor: 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, KonniSponsor: 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, RoyceSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, TommySponsor: 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, JoanSponsor: 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, LeticiaSponsor: 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, LeticiaSponsor: 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, FredSponsor: 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, ElliottSponsor: 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, TommySponsor: 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, TommySponsor: 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, TommySponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, JoseSponsor: 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, BrianSponsor: 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, JohnSponsor: 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, JerrySponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, LeticiaSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, TommySponsor: 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, TommySponsor: 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, TommySponsor: 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, EliotSponsor: 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, LeticiaSponsor: 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, KirkSponsor: 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, YvonneSponsor: 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, BobSponsor: 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, KyleSponsor: 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, KyleSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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., EddieSponsor: 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, FredSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, RoyceSponsor: 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, LeticiaSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, JaimeSponsor: 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, GeneSponsor: 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, WarrenSponsor: 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, JaimeSponsor: 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, JaimeSponsor: 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, ArleneSponsor: 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, KyleSponsor: 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, LeticiaSponsor: 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, LeticiaSponsor: 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, KyleSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, GlenSponsor: 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, RuthSponsor: 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, GlenSponsor: 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, JaimeSponsor: 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, MikeSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, MikeSponsor: 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, JonSponsor: 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, MikeSponsor: 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, FrankSponsor: 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, DavidSponsor: 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, JeffSponsor: 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, FrankSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, KentSponsor: 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, HectorSponsor: 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, BobSponsor: 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, FrankSponsor: 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, KennethSponsor: 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, CliffSponsor: 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, RaySponsor: 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, BobSponsor: 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, HectorSponsor: 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, EdSponsor: 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, HectorSponsor: 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.
Reported favorably with substitute
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, TomSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the provision of dangerous drugs by licensed physicians who practice in rural areas.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1753
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: 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, MarkSponsor: 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, JohnSponsor: 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, GeneSponsor: 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., BobSponsor: 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, RaySponsor: 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, BobSponsor: 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, BobSponsor: 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
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 10
65-0 (1977)
Author: Leland, MickeySponsor: 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, SenfroniaSponsor: 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, RonSponsor: 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, MickeySponsor: 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, MickeySponsor: 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, MickeySponsor: 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, TimSponsor: 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
Sent to Calendar Committee
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, JimSponsor: 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, CharlesSponsor: 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 a certain House Bill of the 45th Legislature (R.S.); providing for the exemption for prescribing, administering, dispensing, or selling at retail certain specified medicinal preparations containing small amounts of codeine or any of its salts; 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 provisions of this Act.
HB 453
46-0 (1939)
Author: Kersey, W. Clinton
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Acts of the 44th Legislature (2nd C.S.); 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