Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 76(R)

SENATE BILL 254  

SENATE AUTHOR: Madla

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-99         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Van de Putte

Senate Bill 254 amends the Texas Controlled Substances Act to authorize the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety to permit the use of triplicate or single prescription forms rather than stickers. The act removes requirements relating to the retention of patient identification numbers and an exception to certain notification requirements.