Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3890 — Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.

Last action — Referred to Public Health: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 157.0511, Occupations Code.

  • Section 157.0511, Occupations Code

    (d) A physician may not supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device under this subchapter to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse who practices in a medical specialty outside the scope of the physician's residency training or primary medical practice, unless the physician has not less than five years of previous practice experience in that specialty.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Public Health

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3890 do?
Relating to the authority of a physician to supervise or delegate the prescribing or ordering of a drug or device to a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
Who sponsors HB 3890?
HB 3890 is sponsored by Liz Campos.
What is the current status of HB 3890?
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 3890?
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