The bill, H.B. No. 163, amends Section 773.0145 of the Health and Safety Code to clarify the regulations surrounding the possession and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors by certain entities. A new subsection (a-1) is added, stating that the section does not apply to entities that are required by other laws to have a policy for the maintenance, administration, and disposal of epinephrine auto-injectors. Additionally, subsection (c) is amended to specify that entities in Texas, including governmental entities, may adopt their own policies regarding these auto-injectors.

Furthermore, the bill repeals subsections (a) and (b) of Section 773.0145, streamlining the existing regulations. The changes aim to provide clarity and flexibility for entities managing epinephrine auto-injectors while ensuring compliance with any existing legal requirements. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 773.0145 (Health and Safety Code 773)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 773.0145 (Health and Safety Code 773)