Relating to manufacturer fees for operation of a real-time electronic logging system to track over-the-counter sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or norpseudoephedrine; imposing a fee; authorizing an administrative penalty.

HB 3078 requires manufacturers of products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or norpseudoephedrine sold in Texas to pay a monthly fee to the system administrator of a real-time electronic logging system used by retailers to track over-the-counter sales of these products. The system administrator sets a fair and reasonable fee amount, and manufacturers must provide proof of payment to the Texas Department of Health. Failure to pay the fee subjects manufacturers to an administrative penalty. This bill directly affects product manufacturers and establishes a funding mechanism for the tracking system, without changing sales restrictions or reporting requirements.