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HB 2995

Relating to the provision of medication for respiratory distress in public and private schools.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ryan Guillen

HB 2995 authorizes Texas schools to stock and administer respiratory emergency medications like rescue inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors to treat student breathing emergencies.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 2995

Legislative bill overview

HB 2995 would authorize public and private schools in Texas to stock and administer medication for respiratory distress, likely including rescue inhalers and emergency epinephrine auto-injectors. The bill appears to address access to life-saving respiratory medications during school hours when students may experience acute breathing emergencies.

Why is this important

Respiratory emergencies like asthma attacks or anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and require immediate medication access. Currently, many schools have limitations on medication administration, and students may not always have their prescribed inhalers readily available. This legislation could ensure faster emergency response and potentially prevent serious health outcomes or fatalities during the school day.

Potential points of contention

  • Liability concerns: Schools may worry about legal responsibility if medication is administered incorrectly or causes adverse reactions, despite good-faith emergency efforts
  • Cost and logistics: Stocking medications, training staff on proper administration, and managing inventory expiration dates creates financial and administrative burdens
  • Medical oversight gaps: Questions remain about which medications would be stocked, dosing protocols, staff training requirements, and how decisions are made without individual student medical histories being immediately available

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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