Title HS, Health and Safety Code

Sec. 443.201. POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, AND SALE OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS. (a) A person may possess, transport, sell, or purchase a consumable hemp product processed or manufactured in compliance with this chapter. (b) The executive commissioner by rule must provide to a ret…

Sec. 443.202. REGULATION OF CERTAIN CANNABINOID OILS. (a) This section does not apply to low-THC cannabis regulated under Chapter 487. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a person may not sell, offer for sale, possess, distribute, or transport a cannabinoid oil, including cannabid…

Sec. 443.2025. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR RETAILERS OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS. (a) This section does not apply to low-THC cannabis regulated under Chapter 487. (b) A person may not sell consumable hemp products containing cannabidiol at retail in this state unless the person registers w…

Sec. 443.203. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE. (a) A person who sells, offers for sale, or distributes a cannabinoid oil, including cannabidiol oil, that the person claims is processed or manufactured in compliance with this chapter commits a false, misleading, or deceptive act or pract…

Sec. 443.204. RULES RELATED TO SALE OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS. Rules adopted by the executive commissioner regulating the sale of consumable hemp products must to the extent allowable by federal law reflect the following principles: (1) hemp-derived cannabinoids, including cann…

Sec. 443.205. PACKAGING AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Before a consumable hemp product that contains or is marketed as containing more than trace amounts of cannabinoids may be distributed or sold, the product must be labeled in the manner provided by this section with the follo…

Sec. 443.206. RETAIL SALE OF OUT-OF-STATE CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS. Retail sales of consumable hemp products processed or manufactured outside of this state may be made in this state when the products were processed or manufactured in another state or jurisdiction in compliance w…

Sec. 443.207. TRANSPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS OUT OF STATE. Consumable hemp products may be legally transported across state lines and exported to foreign jurisdictions in a manner that is consistent with federal law and the laws of respective foreign j…

Sec. 444.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Canadian supplier" means a manufacturer, wholesale distributor, or pharmacy that is appropriately licensed or permitted under Canadian federal or provincial laws and rules to manufacture, distribute, or dispense prescription drugs.…

Sec. 444.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall establish the wholesale prescription drug importation program to provide lower cost prescription drugs available outside of the United States to consumers in this state at the…

Sec. 444.003. ELIGIBLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. A prescription drug may be imported into this state under the program only if the drug: (1) meets the United States Food and Drug Administration's standards related to prescription drug safety, effectiveness, misbranding, and adulteratio…

Sec. 444.004. ANTICOMPETITIVE BEHAVIOR MONITORING. The commission, in consultation with the attorney general, shall identify and monitor any potential anticompetitive activities in industries affected by the program. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 655 (H.B. 25), Sec. 2,…

Sec. 444.005. PROGRAM FUNDING. In addition to money appropriated by the legislature, the commission may impose a fee on each prescription drug sold under the program or establish another funding method to administer the program. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 655 (H.B. …

Sec. 444.006. AUDIT PROCEDURES. The executive commissioner by rule shall develop procedures to effectively audit a prescription drug wholesaler participating in the program. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 655 (H.B. 25), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.

Sec. 444.007. ANNUAL REPORTING. Not later than December 1 of each year, the commission shall submit a report to the governor and the legislature regarding the operation of the program during the preceding state fiscal year, including: (1) which prescription drugs and Canadian sup…

Sec. 445.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Food" has the meaning assigned by Section 431.002. (2) "Kratom" means any part of the leaf of the plant Mitragyna speciosa. (3) "Kratom processor" means a person who: (A) manufactures, prepares, distributes, or maintains kratom pro…

Sec. 445.002. LABEL REQUIRED. (a) A kratom processor shall label each kratom product with the product use directions necessary to ensure safe use of the product by a consumer, including the recommended serving size for the product. (b) A kratom retailer may only sell a kratom pro…

Sec. 445.003. ADULTERATED, CONTAMINATED, AND PROHIBITED KRATOM PRODUCTS. A kratom processor or kratom retailer may not prepare, distribute, sell, or offer to sell a kratom product that: (1) is adulterated with a dangerous non-kratom substance affecting the quality or strength of …

Sec. 445.004. OFFENSE FOR DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF KRATOM PRODUCT TO MINOR. (a) A person commits an offense if the person distributes, sells, or exposes for sale a kratom product to an individual younger than 18 years of age. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemea…

Sec. 445.005. CIVIL PENALTY. (a) A person who violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty in the amount of: (1) $250 for the first violation; (2) $500 for the second violation; and (3) $1,000 for each subsequent violation. (b) Each day a violation continues or occurs is a…

Sec. 445.006. PENALTIES UNDER OTHER LAW. The penalties prescribed by this chapter are in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law, including penalties prescribed by Chapters 431 and 481. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 497), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 202…

Sec. 445.007. RULES. The executive commissioner may adopt rules consistent with this chapter as necessary to ensure the safe consumption and distribution of kratom and kratom products. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 497), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023. Redesign…

Sec. 446.001. SALE OF IVERMECTIN WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION; ESTABLISHING PROTECTIONS. (a) A pharmacist may dispense ivermectin to a person, without requiring a prescription order from a licensed health care practitioner, in accordance with any written standardized procedures or prot…

Sec. 446.002. RULES. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy may adopt the rules necessary to implement this chapter. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 11 (H.B. 25), Sec. 1, eff. December 4, 2025.

Sec. 461A.001. POLICY. Chemical dependency is a preventable and treatable illness and public health problem affecting the general welfare and the economy of this state. The legislature recognizes the need for proper and sufficient facilities, programs, and procedures for preventi…

Sec. 461A.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Chemical dependency" means: (A) abuse of alcohol or a controlled substance; (B) psychological or physical dependence on alcohol or a controlled substance; or (C) addiction to alcohol or a controlled substance. (2) "Commission" mea…

Sec. 461A.003. IMPLEMENTATION BY DEPARTMENT. The department shall implement this chapter for the purpose of preventing broken homes and the loss of lives. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1158, eff. April 2, 2015.

Sec. 461A.004. COOPERATION WITH DEPARTMENT. (a) Each department, agency, officer, and employee of the state, when requested by the department, shall cooperate with the department in appropriate activities to implement this chapter. (b) This section does not give the department co…

Sec. 461A.005. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW. To the extent a power or duty given to the department or commissioner by this chapter conflicts with any of the following provisions of the Government Code, the Government Code provision controls: (1) Subchapter A, Chapter 524; (2) Section …

Sec. 461A.051. POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER. The executive commissioner shall: (1) adopt rules governing the functions of the department in relation to chemical dependency services and related programs, including rules that prescribe the policies and procedures fol…

Sec. 461A.052. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT. (a) The department shall: (1) provide for research and study of the problems of chemical dependency in this state and seek to focus public attention on those problems through public information and education programs; (2) plan, deve…

Sec. 461A.053. EMERGENCY TREATMENT RESOURCES. The commissioner may develop emergency treatment resources for persons who appear to be: (1) chemically dependent; (2) under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and in need of medical attention; or (3) undergoing withdr…

Sec. 461A.054. REFERRAL SERVICES FOR PERSONS FROM CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. (a) The commissioner may establish programs for the referral, treatment, or rehabilitation of persons from the criminal justice system within the terms of bail, probation, conditional discharge, parole, or…

Sec. 461A.055. REPORTING OF CHILDREN INVOLVED IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR FROM FAMILY INVOLVED IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE. (a) The department in the context of mental health services, the commission, the Department of Aging and Disability Services, and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department sha…

Sec. 461A.056. STATEWIDE SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN. (a) The department shall develop and adopt a statewide service delivery plan. The department shall update the plan not later than February 1 of each even-numbered year. The plan must include: (1) a statement of the department's miss…

Sec. 461A.057. STATE AGENCY SERVICES STANDARDS. (a) The executive commissioner by rule shall develop model program standards for substance abuse services for use by each state agency that provides or pays for substance abuse services. The department shall provide the model standa…

Sec. 461A.059. OPIOID ANTAGONIST PROGRAM. (a) In this section, "opioid antagonist" has the meaning assigned by Section 483.101. (b) From funds available for that purpose, the executive commissioner shall operate a program to provide opioid antagonists for the prevention of opioid…

Sec. 461A.060. BIENNIAL REPORT ON OPIOID ANTAGONIST PROGRAMS FOR OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL AND PREVENTION. (a) In this section, "opioid antagonist" has the meaning assigned by Section 483.101. (b) Not later than October 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall: (1) prepa…

Sec. 461A.101. LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES. The department may designate and provide services through local behavioral health authorities as provided by Section 533.0356 and rules adopted by the executive commissioner. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219)…

Sec. 461A.102. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS CONCERNING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. (a) In this section, "controlled substances" means those substances designated as controlled substances by Chapter 481. (b) The department, in cooperation with other appropriate state agencies, shall…

Sec. 461A.103. OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS. (a) In this section, "HIV" means human immunodeficiency virus. (b) The department may fund community outreach programs that have direct contact with intravenous drug users. (c) An outreach program funded by the departme…

Sec. 461A.104. MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. (a) In this section, "coping skills training" means instruction in the elements and practice of and reasons for the skills of communication, stress management, problem solving, daily living, and decision making. (b) A chemical dependen…

Sec. 461A.105. RELAPSE RATE REPORTING. (a) A treatment program provided or funded by the department shall report to the department on the effectiveness of the chemical dependency treatment program. (b) The report must show to the extent possible, without violating the confidentia…

Sec. 461A.106. COMPULSIVE GAMBLING PROGRAM. (a) The department shall establish a program for: (1) public education, research, and training regarding problem or compulsive gambling; and (2) the treatment and prevention of problem or compulsive gambling. (b) The department's progra…

Sec. 461A.151. CLIENT SERVICE CONTRACT STANDARDS. (a) In each contract for the purchase of chemical dependency program-related client services, the department shall include: (1) clearly defined contract goals, outputs, and measurable outcomes that relate directly to program objec…

Sec. 461A.152. CONTRACT MONITORING. The department shall establish a formal program to monitor program-related client services contracts made by the department. The department must: (1) monitor compliance with financial and performance requirements using a risk assessment methodo…