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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 315

Senate Author:  Hinojosa et al.

Effective:  9-1-17

House Sponsor:  Burkett et al.


            Senate Bill 315 amends the Occupations Code to authorize the Texas Medical Board, acting through the attorney general, to file suit to enforce a subpoena issued by the board in district court if a person fails to comply with the subpoena. The bill establishes the board's authority to inspect a pain management clinic or facility that is not certified. The bill requires the board to adopt guidelines for the prescription of opioid antagonists.