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TX SB623
Bill
Status
12/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Charles Schwertner
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AI Summary
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Expands pharmacists' "exclusive authority" under Texas Occupations Code Section 551.006 to include the decision of whether or not to administer a vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines
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Currently, pharmacists have exclusive authority only to determine whether to dispense a drug; this bill adds vaccine administration to that protected decision-making power
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Protects pharmacist autonomy by establishing that no other law can override their authority to refuse or agree to administer vaccines
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Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to determine whether to administer a vaccine, including a COVID-19 vaccine.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Co-author authorized
4/23/2025