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TX SB1732
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
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Expands the 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 with permits under Chapter 466 of the Health and Safety Code as an approved setting for delegated Schedule II prescribing authority
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Current law already permits such delegation in hospital facility-based practices (for patients admitted 24+ hours or in emergency departments) and for hospice patients with terminal illness
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect 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 Health & Human Services
3/13/2025