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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2019 | TX | HB 1584 | Repeals Step Therapy or "Fail First" Protocols for Metastatic Stage 4 Cancer Patients | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (115 - 24) |
| May 24, 2019 | TX | HB 3285 | Establishes Services for Substance Use Disorders | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (124 - 18) |
| May 24, 2019 | TX | HB 1576 | Authorizes Medicaid Payments to Ride-Hailing Sites for Appointment Pickup | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (141 - 0) |
| May 24, 2019 | TX | AB 824 | Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Using "Pay for Delay" Practices | Bill Passed - House |
| May 23, 2019 | TX | HB 448 | Requires Children Under 2 Ride in Rear-Facing Car Seats | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 38) |
| May 8, 2019 | TX | HB 1387 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officers to Carry on School Property | Bill Passed - House (97 - 46) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/24 | HB 1584 | Repeals Step Therapy or "Fail First" Protocols for Metastatic Stage 4 Cancer Patients | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (115 - 24) |
| 5/24 | HB 3285 | Establishes Services for Substance Use Disorders | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (124 - 18) |
| 5/24 | HB 1576 | Authorizes Medicaid Payments to Ride-Hailing Sites for Appointment Pickup | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (141 - 0) |
| 5/24 | AB 824 | Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Using "Pay for Delay" Practices | Bill Passed - House |
| 5/23 | HB 448 | Requires Children Under 2 Ride in Rear-Facing Car Seats | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 38) |
| 5/08 | HB 1387 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officers to Carry on School Property | Bill Passed - House (97 - 46) |