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TX HB4014

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Bucy

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires consultation with Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Psychedelic Research and Therapy at Dell Medical School at UT Austin

  • 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

  • Written report with findings and legislative recommendations due to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker, and relevant committee chairs by December 1, 2026

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services5/19/2025
Public Health3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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