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TX SB398
Bill
Status
11/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Sparks
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AI Summary
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Allows pharmacists to delegate the authority to administer immunizations and vaccinations to registered pharmacy technicians, reversing the previous prohibition on delegating medication administration authority
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Requires the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules necessary to implement the delegation of immunization administration to pharmacy technicians as soon as practicable after the act's effective date
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Maintains existing requirements that pharmacists must administer immunizations under a physician's written protocol and meet board-established standards
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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 delegation to a pharmacy technician of a pharmacist's authority to administer an immunization or vaccine.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
2/3/2025