Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1166 amends the Occupations Code to authorize a physician to delegate to advanced practice nurses (APNs) or physician assistants (PAs) practicing at an alternate site the tasks of administering, providing, carrying out, or signing a prescription drug order. The bill establishes provisions related to the alternate sites and allows the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to waive or modify the site or supervision requirements for a physician to delegate responsibilities to APNs or PAs. The bill also requires the board to appoint an advisory committee to review recommendations and applications for waivers.