Bill: SB 1947, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate Health & Human Services

2nd Chamber Committee

House Agriculture & Livestock

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Kirk Watson

Co-Author(s)

Lois Kolkhorst

Sponsor(s)

J.D. Sheffield

Co-Sponsor(s)

Charles Anderson

Bill Caption

Relating to the regulation of the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances by veterinarians.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Currently, wholesale distributors are required to report certain information to the Automation of Reports and Consolidated Orders System (ARCOS) of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).

SB 1947 would require the TSBP to make that information available to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) for purposes of routine inspections and investigations regarding the distribution of a controlled substance by the distributor to a person in Texas.

This bill would also require veterinarians to complete two hours of continuing education related to opioid abuse and controlled substance diversion, inventory, and security every two years to renew their license.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 1947 because it does not affect our liberty principles. 


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