Texas

The highly contagious measles virus continues to spread in the unvaccinated populations in eleven counties. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported that there are currently 279 confirmed measles cases and two deaths since late January.

Also in Texas, March 14 was the bill filing deadline. In total, 5,646 bills have been filed in the House of Representatives and 3,028 in the Senate.

Also in Texas, HB 4051, legislation allowing test-and-treat for certain minor ailments, was filed by Rep. James Frank (R).

Finally in Texas, HB 4533, critical pharmacy legislation that would require a transparent reimbursement methodology for prescription drugs dispensed in Medicaid and state-funded programs, was introduced by Rep. Tom Oliverson, MD, (R).

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.