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Introduced
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
In Committee
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the provision of telepharmacy services.
AI Summary
This bill modifies regulations for telepharmacy services in Texas by updating rules for remote dispensing sites and pharmacy operations. The bill removes previous restrictions on the types of healthcare facilities that can use telepharmacy systems and eliminates specific location requirements. It establishes new guidelines for remote dispensing sites, including requirements that a provider pharmacy can serve up to two remote sites, pharmacy technicians must have at least one year of prior retail pharmacy experience, and technicians must complete a board-approved training program. The bill mandates that pharmacy technicians at remote sites cannot perform complex compounding but can prepare commercially available medications, and requires pharmacists to be physically present when providing certain services like immunizations. Additionally, the bill prohibits the pharmacy board from imposing mileage restrictions on telepharmacy system locations, which could help expand access to pharmacy services in underserved areas. The changes aim to provide more flexibility in pharmacy service delivery while maintaining safety and supervision standards. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services (on 05/08/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1027 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01027E.htm |
Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB01027H.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01027H.htm |
Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01027I.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01027I.htm |
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