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TX HB5533
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Howard
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AI Summary
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Expands circumstances under which physicians may delegate prescribing or ordering of Schedule II controlled substances to advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants
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Adds narcotic drug treatment programs holding a permit under Chapter 466, Health and Safety Code, as an authorized setting for delegated Schedule II prescribing authority
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Currently, delegation of Schedule II controlled substance prescribing is limited to hospital facility-based practices (for patients admitted 24+ hours or in emergency departments) and hospice care settings
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Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances in a narcotic drug treatment program by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
4/7/2025