{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-549.0403","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Government Code § 549.0403","heading":"PUBLIC ACCESS TO PROGRAM INFORMATION.","body":"(a) The commission shall establish a system under which members of the public can call a toll-free telephone number to obtain information about available patient assistance programs. The commission shall ensure that the system is staffed at least during normal business hours with individuals who can:\n(1) determine whether a patient assistance program is offered for a particular drug;\n(2) determine whether an individual may be eligible to participate in a program; and\n(3) assist an individual who wishes to apply for a program.\n(b) The commission shall publicize the telephone number to pharmacies and drug prescribers.\nAdded by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.","path":["GOVERNMENT CODE","TITLE 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH","SUBTITLE I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","CHAPTER 549. PROVISION OF DRUGS AND DRUG INFORMATION","SUBCHAPTER I. PHARMACEUTICAL PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INFORMATION"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.549.htm#549.0403","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:16Z","sha256":"39b19fd0c57131616024032e0e2cba185364c734751e35f2703623e4a2d7685b","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-549.0402","next":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-549.0451"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}