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TX HB4813
Bill
Status
5/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Oliverson
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AI Summary
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Requires the Texas commissioner to delete or reschedule controlled substances "as soon as practicable" when the FDA approves them for medical use and federal law subsequently removes or lowers their scheduling
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Creates a new expedited process (Subsection g-1) separate from the existing 30-day objection period that applies to other federal scheduling changes
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Removes the commissioner's ability to object to or delay scheduling changes for FDA-approved substances that are deleted or moved to lower schedules under federal law
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Applies only to controlled substances deleted or rescheduled under federal law on or after September 1, 2025
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Amends Section 481.034 of the Texas Health and Safety Code governing controlled substance scheduling
Legislative Description
Relating to the scheduling of certain controlled substances in response to certain actions by the United States Food and Drug Administration with respect to those substances.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
5/13/2025