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TX HB1771

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alan Schoolcraft

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits pharmacists from substituting their personal judgment for the prescribing physician's medical judgment when dispensing prescriptions

  • Prevents pharmacists from refusing to dispense a prescription solely because the medication is being prescribed for an off-label purpose

  • Adds new Section 562.058 to Chapter 562 of the Texas Occupations Code governing pharmacy practice

  • Takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the practice of pharmacy and the refusal to dispense prescriptions.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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