Bill

HB 476

86(R) - 2019
House Higher Education
House Higher Education

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Donna Howard

Sponsor(s)

Jose Menendez

Bill Caption

Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 476 would require public institutions of higher education that have policies regarding EpiPens to include the policies in the student handbook and publish them on the institution's website. A copy of the policy would be required to be sent to the Department of State Health Services.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 476 because it does not affect our liberty principles.