SRC-JXG S.B. 414 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 414 76R4279 JMM-FBy: Madla Health Services 2/12/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Texas law authorizes the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (board) to approve pilot and demonstration research projects for innovative applications in the practice of pharmacy. The approval of the project may include the granting of an exception to rules adopted under this Act. This bill would authorize the board to extend the time an exception to a rule is granted as necessary for the board to adopt an amendment or modification to the rule. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 414 authorizes the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (board) to extend the time an exception to a rule is granted as necessary for the board to adopt an amendment or modification to the rule. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 17(v), Article 4542a-1, V.T.C.S. (Texas Pharmacy Act), to authorize the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (board) to extend the time an exception to a rule is granted as necessary for the board to adopt an amendment or modification of the rule. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 3. Emergency clause.