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H.B. No. 163 AN ACT relating to the possession and administration of epinephrine delivery systems by certain entities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 773.0145, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) and amending Subsection (c) to read as follows: (a-1) This section does not apply to an entity that is required by another law to adopt and implement a policy governing the maintenance, administration, and disposal of epinephrine delivery systems by the entity. (c) An entity in this state, including a governmental entity, [described by Subsection (a)] may adopt a policy regarding the maintenance, administration, and disposal of epinephrine delivery systems [auto-injectors]. SECTION 2. Sections 773.0145(a) and (b), Health and Safety Code, are repealed. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.B. No. 163 was passed by the House on April 30, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 138, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting; and that the House concurred in Senate amendments to H.B. No. 163 on May 28, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 105, Nays 29, 1 present, not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.B. No. 163 was passed by the Senate, with amendments, on May 25, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________ Date __________________ Governor
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