HB25

Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.

Complete·9/17/25

Texas HB25 allows pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription under a statewide order.

Texas HB25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize the commissioner of state health services to issue a statewide order allowing licensed pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. The order must include standardized procedures for dispensing and patient instructions. Pharmacists dispensing ivermectin under this order are exempt from criminal, civil liability, and professional disciplinary action. The commissioner and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy can adopt necessary rules to implement this section.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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6 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Aug 27, 2025

5:30 PM

Senate Health & Human Services Committee Hearing

Aug 22, 2025

9:00 AM

House Public Health Committee Hearing

History

Sep 17, 2025

Signed by the Governor

Sep 17, 2025

Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 4, 2025

Aug 28, 2025

House

Senate passage reported