Bill > HB125

This bill amends the Texas Controlled Substances Act by expanding Schedule IV to include three specific substances: carisoprodol (a muscle relaxant), mifepristone (a medication used in medical abortion), and misoprostol (a drug used to prevent stomach ulcers and also used in medical abortion procedures). The bill modifies Section 481.037 of the Health and Safety Code to add these substances to the list of Schedule IV controlled substances, which means they will be subject to specific regulatory controls and prescription requirements. The changes will apply only to offenses committed on or after January 1, 2026, and for any offenses committed before that date, the previous law will continue to govern. By adding these substances to Schedule IV, the bill aims to increase regulatory oversight and control of these specific medications, potentially addressing concerns about their potential for misuse or inappropriate prescription.

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