83R7499 EES-D
By: Wu H.B. No. 2222
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the minimum patient age for administration of an
immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 554.052(c), Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(c) Supervision by a physician is adequate if the delegating
physician:
(1) is responsible for formulating or approving an
order or protocol, including the physician's order, standing
medical order, or standing delegation order, and periodically
reviews the order or protocol and the services provided to a patient
under the order or protocol;
(2) [except as provided by Subsection (c-1),] has
established a physician-patient relationship with each patient
under seven [14] years of age and referred the patient to the
pharmacist;
(3) is geographically located to be easily accessible
to the pharmacy where an immunization or vaccination is
administered;
(4) receives, as appropriate, a periodic status report
on the patient, including any problem or complication encountered;
and
(5) is available through direct telecommunication for
consultation, assistance, and direction.
SECTION 2. Section 554.052(c-1), Occupations Code, is
repealed.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.