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TX SB3005

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Blanco

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of State Health Services to conduct a study on psychedelic therapies—specifically MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine—for treating PTSD, depression, and co-occurring conditions

  • Requires the department to consult 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 related to psychedelic therapies, as well as evaluate treatment guidelines and recommend best practices for providers

  • Must assess patient access barriers including provider availability, affordability, training, licensure, and regulatory requirements, and recommend actions to ensure access following FDA approval

  • Report due to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and relevant committee chairs by December 1, 2026; the 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

Co-author authorized

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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