TX HB3540

Authorizes pharmacists to independently order and administer immunizations and vaccinations without requiring a physician's written protocol, expanding the current definition of "practice of pharmacy"

Allows pharmacists to administer flu and COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines to patients aged 3 and older, and other FDA-approved or CDC-recommended routine vaccinations to patients aged 5 and older

Permits pharmacists to delegate immunization and vaccination administration to certified pharmacy technicians who possess the required skill, education, and certification

Changes notification requirements from 24 hours to three business days for pharmacists to notify a patient's health care provider after administering an immunization, with recording in the state immunization registry satisfying this requirement

Requires pharmacists to inform children receiving vaccinations and their accompanying adult caregivers about the importance of annual well-child visits with a pediatrician or primary care provider