Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 818 — Relating to designating certain substances as Schedule IV controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

Last action — Referred to Public Health: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to designating certain substances as Schedule IV controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 481.037, Health and Safety Code, Section 481.111, Health and Safety Code.

  • Section 481.037, Health and Safety Code

    CARISOPRODOL → DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN SUBSTANCES : (1) ; (2) mifepristone; and (3) misoprostol

    amended

  • Section 481.111, Health and Safety Code

    (g) The provisions of this chapter relating to the possession of mifepristone and misoprostol do not apply to a pregnant woman who possesses mifepristone or misoprostol for her own consumption.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Public Health

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (176)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 818 do?
Relating to designating certain substances as Schedule IV controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Who sponsors HB 818?
HB 818 is sponsored by AJ Louderback, David Lowe, Joanne Shofner, Cody Vasut, Caroline Harris Davila, Valoree Swanson, Briscoe Cain, and Leo Wilson.
What is the current status of HB 818?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 818?
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