SRC-TJG S.B. 1314 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1314
78R8001 TBy: Van de Putte
Health & Human Services
4/2/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Current law requires a person who manufactures a drug, including a person
who manufactures a generic drug, that is sold in this state to file
certain information with the Texas Department of Health (TDH).  Also, a
person who engages in the wholesale distribution of drugs in this state is
required, by law, to file with TDH information showing the actual price at
which the wholesale distributor sells a particular drug to a retail
pharmacy.  As proposed, S.B. 1314 repeals Sections 431.116 and 431.208,
Health and Safety Code. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Repealer: Section 431.116, Health and Safety Code (Average
Manufacturer Price). 

SECTION 2.  Repealer: Section 431.208, Health and Safety Code (Reporting
of Purchase Price). 

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2003.