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.