89R2249 EAS-D
By: Cortez H.B. No. 163
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine
auto-injector by certain entities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 773.0145, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Subsection (a-1) and amending Subsection (c) to
read as follows:
(a-1) This section does not apply to an entity that is
required by another law to adopt and implement a policy governing
the maintenance, administration, and disposal of epinephrine
auto-injectors by the entity.
(c) An entity in this state, including a governmental
entity, [described by Subsection (a)] may adopt a policy regarding
the maintenance, administration, and disposal of epinephrine
auto-injectors.
SECTION 2. Sections 773.0145(a) and (b), Health and Safety
Code, are repealed.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.