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TX HB4014
Bill
Status
5/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Bucy
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AI Summary
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Directs the Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a study on psychedelic therapies—specifically MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine—for treating PTSD, depression, and other co-occurring conditions
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Requires consultation with Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Psychedelic Research and Therapy at Dell Medical School at UT Austin
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Study must review clinical trials, current literature, and FDA actions on psychedelic therapies, as well as evaluate treatment guidelines and patient access issues including provider availability, affordability, training, and licensure
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Written report with findings and legislative recommendations due to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker, and relevant committee chairs by December 1, 2026
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Commission may accept federal funds, gifts, grants, or donations to finance the study; implementation contingent on legislative appropriations; Act expires September 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Relating to a study on the use of psychedelic therapies in the treatment of certain conditions.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
5/19/2025