Amend SB 1862 by adding the following appropriately numbered 
section and renumbering subsequent sections of the bill 
accordingly:
	SECTION _____.  Subchapter B, Chapter 32, Human Resources 
Code, is amended by adding Section 32.0462 to read as follows:
	Sec. 32.0462.  VENDOR DRUG PROGRAM; PRICING STANDARD.  (a)  
Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, the department 
shall:
		(1)  consider a nationally recognized, unbiased pricing 
standard for prescription drugs in determining reimbursement 
amounts under the vendor drug program; and
		(2)  update reimbursement amounts under the vendor drug 
program at least weekly.
	(b)  The commissioner shall adopt rules implementing this 
section.  In adopting rules, the commissioner shall ensure that 
implementation of this section does not adversely affect the amount 
of federal funds available to the state for providing benefits 
under the vendor drug program.