Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.

HB 1948 expands prescribing authority for certain advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) by allowing them to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances under specific conditions. The bill modifies Texas law to permit physicians to delegate this authority for Schedule II-V drugs, with prescriptions limited to 90 days and requiring physician consultation notes for refills or prescriptions for children under two. This directly affects APRNs and PAs working in clinical settings who currently cannot prescribe Schedule II drugs without direct physician oversight. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and repeals existing subsection (b-1) of the prescribing delegation rules.