Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 549.0255: PREREQUISITE TO IMPLEMENTING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DRUGS.

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GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH
SUBTITLE I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CHAPTER 549. PROVISION OF DRUGS AND DRUG INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER F. PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN DRUGS

Until the commission completes a study evaluating the impact of a prior authorization requirement on recipients of certain drugs, the executive commissioner shall delay requiring prior authorization for drugs that are used to treat patients with illnesses that:

(1) are life-threatening;

(2) are chronic; and

(3) require complex medical management strategies.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.

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