Bill > HB1948

This bill modifies existing Texas law regarding how physicians can delegate the prescribing of controlled substances, specifically expanding the ability of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances. The bill amends the Occupations Code to remove previous restrictions on prescribing controlled substances, allowing physicians to delegate prescriptions for Schedule II drugs with certain conditions. These conditions include limiting prescriptions to a 90-day period, requiring consultation with the delegating physician for refills, and mandating that consultations be noted in the patient's chart, particularly for prescriptions for children under two years old. The bill also updates terminology, changing references from the "Department of State Health Services" to "state health services," and repeals a previous subsection related to prescribing limitations. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, potentially giving healthcare providers more flexibility in managing pain management and other treatments that require Schedule II controlled substances.

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