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House Bill 3284 |
House Author: Sheffield et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-19 |
Senate Sponsor: Nelson et al. |
House Bill 3284 amends the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, and Occupations Code to revise the conditions under which the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) may permit access to certain information relating to prescriptions for controlled substances and to expand the persons and entities to whom the TSBP may permit to have such access. Among other provisions, the bill requires the TSBP to make certain information relating to the distribution of controlled substances available to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and provides for an advisory committee to be established to make recommendations to the TSBP. The bill revises provisions relating to certain offenses and penalties under the Texas Controlled Substances Act and provisions relating to additional grounds for discipline regarding an applicant for or a holder of a nonresident pharmacy license.