Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 2561	House Author:  Thompson, Senfronia
Effective:  9-1-17	Senate Sponsor:  Taylor, Van

            House Bill 2561 amends the Education Code, Health and Safety Code, and Occupations Code to continue the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The bill revises the board's duties, pharmacist licensing and pharmacy technician registration requirements, and the prescription drug monitoring program. The bill creates a joint interim committee to conduct an interim study on the monitoring of the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances in Texas.