H.B. No. 3749, known as Jenifer's Law, introduces regulations for the provision of elective intravenous therapy in Texas. The bill establishes a new Chapter 172 in the Occupations Code, defining "elective intravenous therapy" as a procedure to administer fluids, nutrients, medications, or blood directly into a patient's bloodstream through a vein, aimed at alleviating temporary discomfort or improving wellness. This therapy is specifically excluded from being administered in certain medical settings, including physician offices and licensed health facilities.

The bill also outlines the delegation of prescribing and administering elective intravenous therapy by physicians to physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, and registered nurses, all under adequate physician supervision. It clarifies that the authority to delegate these acts is subject to existing regulations and includes provisions regarding prescriptive authority agreements. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply to medical acts performed under a physician's delegation regardless of when the delegation occurs.

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