The bill, S.B. No. 1869, amends the Health and Safety Code regarding the procedures for modifying the schedules of controlled substances in Texas. Key changes include the requirement for the commissioner to establish the schedules at least annually and to make any further modifications, such as additions or deletions, with the approval of the executive commissioner. The bill also introduces new provisions that clarify the finality of the commissioner's decisions regarding schedule modifications unless altered by statute, and it specifies that legislative actions to add or remove substances from penalty groups do not necessitate changes to the controlled substance schedules.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the commissioner's determinations and actions under this subchapter are final and binding, and it limits judicial review of the commissioner's scheduling actions. It also includes provisions for the commissioner to adopt rules and guidelines for the administration of controlled substance schedules and to maintain necessary records. The bill repeals a previous section of the Health and Safety Code and clarifies that actions taken under this subchapter are not subject to the rules governing other state agency actions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 481.034 (Health and Safety Code 481)