Bill
HB 1948
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Donna Howard and 1 co-sponsor
Texas bill expands prescribing authority for nurses and physician assistants to Schedule II controlled substances, improving access but raising opioid crisis and oversight concerns.
Referred to Public Health
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