Bill

HB 2766

86(R) - 2019
House Public Health
House Public Health

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

John Zerwas

Bill Caption

Relating to electronically prescribing controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee.

Fiscal Notes

According to the Legislative Budget Board, no fiscal impact to the state is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 2766 would amend the Government Code, Health and Safety Code, and Occupations Code related to electronically prescribing controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. The bill would require Schedule II drug prescriptions to be submitted electronically. Exceptions would apply in certain circumstances.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This is a procedural bill related to the method of prescribing controlled substances and does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles. We remain neutral.