Texas Nurse Practitioners
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Important Practice Update

Posted over 4 years ago by Emily Eastin

In 2019, the Texas legislature passed HB 2174, legislation that among other things requires prescribers to e-prescribe for all controlled substances (not just Schedule IIs) unless it is an emergency situation. This bill is effective as of January 1, 2021.

Read more about the new e-prescribing requirement in effect, and the available waiver application with the BON here.