HB 25 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to wholesale importation of prescription drugs in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CANADA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION ACT
HB 42 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the definition of child abuse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 141 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 235 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 343 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 595 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 638 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MARY LOU'S LAW | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 672 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to 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
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 755 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of autoimmune diseases and certain blood disorders.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 814 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acknowledgment on receipt of an opioid prescription drug.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 815 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | RED CAP OPIOID SAFETY ACT
HB 816 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to warning labels for opioid prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 826 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 839 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment or prevention of infectious diseases.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health--AIDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 920 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of medication designated for treatment of respiratory distress on public and private school campuses.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 972 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to warning labels for opioid prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 999 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
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: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1050 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | Women
HB 1190 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | 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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 1200 88-0 (2023)
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 cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1240 88-0 (2023)
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
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 1283 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prescription drug formularies applicable to the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1293 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1337 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1373 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of controlled substance prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to persons considered practitioners for purposes of prescribing certain drugs and devices.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Crimes--Drugs | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 1467 88-0 (2023)
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
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEMP | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1543 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a statewide standing order prescribing opioid antagonists.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1647 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to liability for the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the disclosure of certain prescription drug information by a health benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
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
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 2079 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to order and furnish certain prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the application of prescription drug price rebates to reduce health benefit plan enrollee cost sharing.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the maintenance of anaphylaxis medicine by a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists on public and private school campuses and to the permissible uses of money appropriated to a state agency from the opioid abatement account.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2529 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic insulin prescription drug unavailability.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2562 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to coverage for low-THC cannabis under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 2716 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to neglect of a child and the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD CUSTODY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2743 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to procedures regarding the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication for criminal defendants who are found incompetent to stand trial.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 2764 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to self-inducement of an abortion or self-prescription of an abortion-inducing drug by physicians or applicants for a medical license.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2765 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to prohibitions on the use of certain state money for emergency contraceptives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the sharing of controlled substance prescription monitoring information between the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the Health and Human Services Commission for the state Medicaid program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2891 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the use of glucagon medication on certain public and private school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DIABETES | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 2967 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the prescription of a controlled substance for certain patients and continued treatment of those patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2985 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton | et. al.
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infections.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Health--AIDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3026 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a prescription drug manufacturer or third-party prescription assistance program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3068 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3150 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists at chemical dependency facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3152 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the identification of the country of manufacture on the label for a prescription drug or biological product.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 3214 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the determination of prescription drug reimbursement amounts under the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3230 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing or ordering of a controlled substance or dangerous drug or device by an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant under a prescriptive authority agreement.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 3285 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for the provision of certain digital therapeutics.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to prescription drug benefits under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3338 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to measures to prevent and respond to opioid-related drug overdoses, including policies and training regarding the use of opioid antagonists, at student residences on campuses of public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3346 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | SHERIFFS
HB 3602 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists at school district campuses serving students in grades six and above.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3680 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the administration of opioid antagonists by a school nurse or school district administrative personnel at public school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 3715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to access to all prescribed medications by residents in certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
HB 3734 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to an opioid-related drug overdose response protocol and training on the administration of an opioid antagonist for public school personnel.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3735 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the administration of opioid antagonists by a school nurse at public school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 3774 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to civil and criminal liability for pharmacists and pharmacies that dispense misoprostol.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 3912 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the use of opioid antagonists on the campuses of public and private schools and institutions of higher education and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4059 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 4071 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 4166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the packaging requirements for certain donated prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
HB 4289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a ketamine treatment grant program for veterans, active-duty military, and first responders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans
HB 4331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the donors of certain unused prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
HB 4332 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the redistribution of donated prepackaged prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 4341 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to promoting, prescribing, administering, or dispensing prescription drugs for off-label use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 4347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the application of prescription drug price reductions; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 4348 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 4369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to continuing education requirements for dentists regarding pain management with certain prescription medications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4371 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain items used by or for certain life sciences campuses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Property Interests--Real Property | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 4423 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Psilocybin Research Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PSILOCYBIN RESEARCH ADVISORY COUNCIL | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4561 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Alternative Mental Health Therapy Research Consortium and to certain plans, programs, and studies related to the provision of those alternative mental health therapies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 4583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the prescribing of opioids for acute pain.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4693 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to entities that provide services to rural Texans and in rural counties.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Rural | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 4798 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to governmental health benefit plan coverage for opioid antagonists and associated devices.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4799 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the provision of opioid antagonists to clients on discharge from a chemical dependency treatment facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS
HB 4800 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to prohibited discriminatory practices by pharmaceutical drug manufacturers against patient assistance program applicants.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4801 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the use of the money in the Opioid Abatement Account.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4876 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Imposing liability on those who perform or assist unlawful abortions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4886 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 4888 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for non-opioid treatments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4990 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative and a governing board and advisory council for the initiative.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 5087 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including abortion complication reporting and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
HB 5230 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses and opioid and substance use disorders.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 5298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a pilot program under which lockable, tamper-evident containers are used by participating pharmacies when dispensing schedule II controlled substances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 78 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the provision of an abortion-inducing drug.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 160 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the furnishing by pharmacists and dispensing by physicians of certain medications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 241 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Talarico, James
Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic or biosimilar insulin prescription drug unavailability.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 294 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors and medication designated for treatment of respiratory distress on public and private school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 301 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prescribing, administering, or dispensing ivermectin or hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 407 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 426 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to patient access to prescription drugs for off-label use for COVID-19 treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RIGHT TO TREAT ACT
SB 452 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the administration of certain drugs by a midwife.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Women
SB 622 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the disclosure of certain prescription drug information by a health benefit plan.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 629 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists on public and private school campuses and to the permissible uses of money appropriated to a state agency from the opioid abatement account.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 634 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic and autoimmune diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 867 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the recipients of opioid antagonists under the opioid antagonist program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 954 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a statewide standing order prescribing opioid antagonists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1113 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prescription drug formularies applicable to the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to certain information on the Texas Board of Nursing's Internet website regarding prescriptive authority agreements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 1150 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic and autoimmune diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the statute of limitations on a health care liability claim involving certain gender modification drugs provided to and procedures performed on a minor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Malpractice--Professionals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1221 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1440 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the processing of certain credit card transactions; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Financial--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1576 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
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.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1580 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
SB 1619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the determination of prescription drug reimbursement amounts under the Medicaid vendor drug program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEALTHCARE EXPANDED AND ACCESSED LOCALLY FOR TEXANS (HEAL TEXANS) ACT | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 1959 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 2173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Dean, Jay
Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of prescription drugs, including controlled substance prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 2201 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 2212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the disclosure by a pharmacy to a patient of certain price information for a drug or biological product.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation, management, and administration of the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2436 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 2448 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of funds appropriated by the Department of State Health Services to deliver low-dose, at-home racemic ketamine via telehealth to improve healthcare access and mental health outcomes across rural and high-risk populations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HOME HEALTH CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2455 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
SB 2479 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of telemedicine medical services, teledentistry services, and telehealth services; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2535 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of prescription glucagon medication on public and private school campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DIABETES | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 22 88-2 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 111 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | Women | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 36 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
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
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | TEXAS CARES | TEXAS CARES ACT
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
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
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
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| ADVERTISING | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | Women
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Housing--Finance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | TEXAS CARES ACT
HB 3137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a medical cannabis research program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMED CONSENT | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PERMITS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
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
| Agriculture | Animals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERINARIANS
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PEACE OFFICERS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
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
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | SHERIFFS
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
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BORDER | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REAL SOLUTIONS ACT | Taxation--Sales
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Abortion | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | Women
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Women
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
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | SHERIFFS
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
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PEACE OFFICERS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
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
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
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
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND COUNCIL, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Abortion | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | Women
HB 89 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
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
| Abortion | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | Women
SB 70 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Abortion | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | Women
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Abortion | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | Women
SB 39 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 26 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 28 87-3 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 460 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to distinctive packaging for opioid drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PRESCRIPTIONS | RED CAP OPIOID SAFETY ACT
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to prescription drug cost increases; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crime Prevention | Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 1668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PRESCRIPTIONS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICAL RECORDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Health--AIDS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Animals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VETERINARIANS
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
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | TEXAS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT | VETERINARIANS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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 . . .
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--AIDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| GUARDIANS & WARDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
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
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 813 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prescribing of opioids.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Aging | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Animals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VETERINARIANS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Day Care | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Animals | Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | TELEMEDICINE
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 940 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1482 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| EYECARE & VISION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | VETERINARIANS
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
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Governor | GOVERNOR ANN RICHARDS MEMORIAL LOOP | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PERFUSION | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| EYECARE & VISION | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3186 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain emergency medical services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Protection of Personal Information
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 3313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the delegation of prescriptive authority by physicians.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3836 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to importing pharmaceuticals from a foreign country.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
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
| Day Care | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SUBPOENAS
HB 3968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to penalties assessed against certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aging | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
HB 4082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PERFUSION | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER | SUBPOENAS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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.
| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| EYECARE & VISION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Day Care | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| EYECARE & VISION | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RIGHT TO TRY ACT
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| BELL COUNTY | CORYELL COUNTY | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | MCLENNAN COUNTY | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2952 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3155 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to insurance coverage for hemophilia medical treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEMOPHILIA | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Tobacco Products
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
| Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Legislature | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| CAMERON ESPINOSA ACT | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RIGHT TO TRY ACT
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
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
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| FOSTER CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS
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
| Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Women
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
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Drugs | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | INTERAGENCY PRESCRIPTION MONITORING WORK GROUP | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| Abortion | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 9 83-2 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties.
Filed
| Abortion | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
HB 89 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to a drug donation program.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Courts--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Finances--Appropriations | Tobacco Products
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Day Care | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PHYSICIANS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| ELIMINATION OF HEALTH DISPARITIES, OFFICE OF THE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAIL ORDER | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Abortion | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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.
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Courts--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
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
| Crimes--Drugs | FRAUD | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
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
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | REGISTERED NURSES
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Abortion | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
HB 69 82-1 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
SB 21 82-1 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing an administrative penalty.
Filed
| Abortion | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 96 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to compounded prescription drugs dispensed by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1504 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the distribution of a prescription drug.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| CANCER | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PRESCRIPTIONS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3156 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to a drug donation program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PRESCRIPTIONS
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
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL RECORDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Animals | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PRESCRIPTIONS
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
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PHYSICIANS | SHERIFFS
HB 3962 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the regulation of controlled substances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PRESCRIPTIONS
HB 4156 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
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
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Hospitals | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSP SERV INS GUARANTY ASSN, TX | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4584 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to improving efficiency in state government and reducing state government spending.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4589 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to a state purchasing preference for certain pharmaceutical manufacturers.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Ethics | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL RECORDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PRESCRIPTIONS
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
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PRESCRIPTIONS
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
| Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Courts--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PRESCRIPTIONS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| CANCER | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| Courts--Civil Procedure | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | RESTRAINTS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2422 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the dispensing of drugs by physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Communications & Press | Consumer Protection | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 1953 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the labeling requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2037 80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to automated pharmacy systems.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Ethics | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3901 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to prescription drug orders for a consumer.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
SB 39 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a cancer drug donation program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CANCER | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
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
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 809 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to automated pharmacy systems.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Communications & Press | Consumer Protection | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Protection of Personal Information
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 800 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to protective services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | DRUG COURTS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Lawyers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health--AIDS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2107 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requirements for labeling certain drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Purchasing--State
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)
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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)
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL & THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--General
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 3174 79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the licensing and regulation of wholesale drug distributors; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Postponed
| Business & Commerce--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISTRIB PROT & LICENSING ACT
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
| Aging | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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.
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--State Employees
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | METHAMPHETAMINE | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health--General | Human Services--General | INDIGENT HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, HHS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--State Employees
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
| Aging | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL & THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
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
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| Family--Parent & Child | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
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
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | Common Carriers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Aging | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
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
| Crimes--Drugs | EPHEDRINE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Aging | Electronic Information Systems | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| BORDER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PHARMACEUTICAL & THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1955 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to prescription drug benefits under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MAIL ORDER | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PHARMACEUTICAL & THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES COUNCIL | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGING, COMMUNITY, DISABILITY & LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, DEPT | AGING, COMMUNITY, DISABILITY, & LONG-TERM CARE COUNCIL | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES COUNCIL | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CHILD HEALTH PLAN | COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Purchasing--State
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2705 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the state Medicaid program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Health--AIDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Women
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2851 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to products liability.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Family--Parent & Child | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARENTAL RIGHTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Business & Commerce--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2996 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to mobile pharmacies.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | EPHEDRINE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Agriculture | Animals | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3451 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES COUNCIL | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGING, COMMUNITY, DISABILITY & LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, DEPT | AGING, COMMUNITY, DISABILITY, & LONG-TERM CARE COUNCIL | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES COUNCIL | CHILD HEALTH PLAN | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Corrective | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Aging | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Business & Commerce--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSIONER
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PHARMACEUTICAL & THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| Day Care | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
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
| AUTOMATED PHARMACY SYSTEM | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Sales
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
| Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS FAIR DRUG PRICING BOARD
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
| Consumer Protection | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Consumer Protection | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health--Rural | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | RURAL | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
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
| Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Purchasing--State | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
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
| Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICALS BULK PURCHASING, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | Purchasing--State
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
| HEALTH CARE INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Purchasing--State
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
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Consumer Protection | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Purchasing--State | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
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
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1673 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the salvage of certain distressed merchandise.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 1929 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to prescription drug benefits under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | POSTAL SERVICE
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
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PHYSICIANS
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
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2541 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the state Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ASSETS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--AIDS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Women
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Health--General | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RADIO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TELEVISION
HR 1299 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1094.
Reported enrolled
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 1367 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1156.
Reported enrolled
| ASSETS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--AIDS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Women
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
| AUTOMATED PHARMACY SYSTEM | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| AUTOMATED PHARMACY SYSTEM | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
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
| Health--Indigent Health Care | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Purchasing--State | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
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
| INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
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
| Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS
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
| Human Services--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Nursing Homes
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
| HEALTH CARE INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Purchasing--State
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICALS BULK PURCHASING, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | Purchasing--State
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
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | TEX RX PLAN
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
| ASSETS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--AIDS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Women
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 86 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to sales tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| DIAPERS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Sales
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
| Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Sales
HB 253 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to sales tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| DIAPERS | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Sales
HB 254 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to exemptions from the sales and franchise taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| DIAPERS | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
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
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FLEA MARKETS | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
HB 1587 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to sales tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| DIAPERS | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Sales
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Tort Reform
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
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | TEXAS HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION ACT
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | TEXAS DANGEROUS DRUG ACT | TEXAS PHARMACY ACT
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
| DIAPERS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Sales
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
| Agriculture | Animals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Sales
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Sales
HB 2448 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to minors.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors--General | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Nursing Homes | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | EPHEDRINE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--General | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
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
| Hospitals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
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
| Health--General | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Corporations & Associations | Day Care | DIAPERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | TEXAS PHARMACY ACT
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | EPHEDRINE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--General | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Nursing Homes | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | PERMITS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
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
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FLEA MARKETS | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PRESCRIPTIONS
HB 1654 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to controlled substances in emergency medication kits.
House: Public Health
Pending in committee
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Purchasing--State
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Purchasing--State
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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 . . . . . . . . . .
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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.
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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.
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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 . . . . . . . . . .
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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.
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG & COSMETIC ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, SENATE | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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.
| HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Purchasing--State
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
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 1364 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to telephonic prescriptions of dangerous drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | RURAL
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS
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 . . . . . . . . . .
| HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Sales
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 212 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the use of equivalent drug products in filling prescriptions.
House: Health Services
Rules suspended
| DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION ACT, TEXAS | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG, DEVICE, & COSMETIC SALVAGE ACT, TEXAS | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 1096 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to a practioner prescribing a controlled substance.
House: Health Services
Referred to subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| FOOD | FOOD, DRUG, & COSMETIC MANUFACTURERS & WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS LICENSING ACT | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION ACT, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| DRUG MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS, & RETAILERS LICENSING ACT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2263 67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to third party prescriptions.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | THIRD-PARTY PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM ACT
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 . . . . . . . . . .
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| FORMULARY COMMISSION, STATE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 . . . . . .
| FORMULARY COMMISSION, STATE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 924 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to practitioner prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PRESCRIPTIONS
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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)
| DRUG FORMULARY COMMISSION | DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION ACT, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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 . . . . . . . . . .
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| FORMULARY COMMISSION, STATE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| FORMULARY COMMISSION, STATE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| FOOD | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
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
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | DRUG ABUSE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
