Provision of Investigational Sun Protection Product

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 491.053 (as added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 352 (S.B. 670)), under Patient Access To Investigational Sun Protection Products.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 491.053 (as added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 352 (S.B. 670))

Sec. 491.053. PROVISION OF INVESTIGATIONAL SUN PROTECTION PRODUCT. (a) A manufacturer of an investigational sun protection product may make available in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter the manufacturer's product to eligible patients who provide to the manufacturer the informed consent required under Section 491.052. (b) This chapter does not require a manufacturer to make available an investigational sun protection product to an eligible patient. (c) A manufacturer may: (1) provide an investigational sun protection product to an eligible patient without receiving compensation; or (2) require an eligible patient to pay the manufacturer's costs of, or costs associated with, the manufacture of the product. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 352 (S.B. 670), Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 2025.