HB 18 87-0 (2021)
Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers in relation to prescription drug coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1763 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices for certain health benefit plan issuers and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1995 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2787 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to repeal of certain Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 exemption provisions relating to pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
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
SB 166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 528 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers in relation to prescription drug coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 727 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices for certain health benefit plan issuers and pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 844 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to repeal of certain Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 exemption provisions relating to pharmacy benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1330 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance; authorizing an assessment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the relationship between pharmacists or pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers or health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 697 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to required prescription drug cost and rebate reporting; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to certain protected practices of pharmacists and pharmacies regarding amounts charged for prescription drugs.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the audit of wholesale invoices during certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2231 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the practices and operation of pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to transparency related to drug costs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2817 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 4185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the audit of wholesale invoices during certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 2261 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the practices and operation of pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2267 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of pharmacy benefits through Medicaid managed care.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1133 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
HB 1881 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2444 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications and receive compensation for certain services and procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3288 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3596 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's strategy for managing audit resources, including procedures for auditing and collecting payments from Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 894 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to auditing and verification of information under certain health and human services programs, including the collection of certain payments following an investigation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1567 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 255 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to certain fees charged for the adjudication of pharmacy benefit claims.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 778 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1770 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1775 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the authority and rights of pharmacy services administrative organizations to conduct the business of independent pharmacies with respect to certain pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
HB 2618 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of third-party administrators, including pharmacy benefit managers; expanding the requirement of a certificate of authority to engage in an occupation; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3028 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 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
SB 94 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain fees charged for the adjudication of pharmacy benefit claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 322 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 1142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to regulation of discount drug card program operators; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; expanding a registration requirement.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1176 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority and rights of pharmacy services administrative organizations to conduct the business of independent pharmacies with respect to certain pharmacy benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1036 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers; imposing penalties; imposing and authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1137 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists under a Medicaid managed care pharmacy benefit plan.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1358 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to procedures for certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2530 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to certain fees charged for adjudication of claims under health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3262 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to pharmacy benefit managers contracting with the child health plan program, the Medicaid managed care program, and health plans for certain government employees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to procedures for certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain fees charged for adjudication of claims under health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to pharmacy benefit managers contracting with the child health plan program, the Medicaid managed care program, and health plans for certain government employees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1696 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2250 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2381 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to disclosure of the prices charged to state agencies in connection with pharmacy benefit manager services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4402 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a study regarding insurance coverage of prescription drugs provided under a health benefit plan.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4596 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts between pharmacy benefit managers and the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, The Texas A&M University System, or The University of Texas System.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 704 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and mail order pharmacies.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1106 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
SB 1416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to certain contracts between pharmacy benefit managers and the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, The Texas A&M University System, or The University of Texas System.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1613 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs for certain state health plans by mail order and to the payment of certain pharmacy or pharmacist claims; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Government Reform Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1974 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3280 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to treatment of pharmaceutical services provided through specialty and mail order pharmacy services operated under contracts between governmental entities and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3454 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to contracts between governmental entities and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3850 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to payment by pharmacy benefit managers of certain clean claims.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 1336 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
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)
SB 749 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the regulation of certain pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
