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TX SB90

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state officials, employees, or agents from restricting or prohibiting physicians from prescribing, administering, or dispensing FDA-approved prescription drugs for off-label uses (uses other than the approved indication)

  • Protects physicians from adverse licensing actions by the Texas Medical Board based solely on off-label prescribing, provided the treatment meets the medical standard of care

  • Explicitly excludes abortion-inducing drugs from the protections granted under this chapter

  • Provides that the law does not create any private or state cause of action against drug manufacturers, physicians, or other care providers for patient harm resulting from off-label drug use

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to patient access to prescription drugs for off-label use.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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