The bill, H.B. No. 3890, amends Section 157.0511 of the Occupations Code to establish new regulations regarding the authority of physicians to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of drugs or devices to physician assistants or advanced practice registered nurses. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that prohibits a physician from supervising or delegating such responsibilities to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse who practices in a medical specialty outside the physician's residency training or primary medical practice unless the physician has at least five years of prior practice experience in that specialty.

This legislation aims to ensure that physicians only supervise or delegate prescribing authority in areas where they have substantial experience, thereby enhancing patient safety and care quality. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 157.0511 (Occupations Code 157)