Relating to discriminatory practices by a health benefit plan issuer, pharmacy benefit manager, and third-party payor and certain prescription drug manufacturers, distributors, and related persons with respect to certain entities participating in a federal drug discount program; providing a civil penalty.
HB 3265 prohibits health benefit plan issuers, pharmacy benefit managers, and drug manufacturers from discriminating against entities participating in the federal 340B drug discount program. It bans denying access to discounted drugs, restricting acquisitions, or requiring unnecessary data submission as a condition for 340B drug access. Covered entities (like community health centers and hospitals), pharmacies under contract with them, and their authorized partners are directly protected. Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $50,000 per offense, enforceable through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action May 5, 2025
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Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Insurance
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
5 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cody Harris
RRepublican
P
Drew Darby
RRepublican
P
Sam Harless
RRepublican
P
Tom Craddick
RRepublican
P
Toni Rose
DDemocratic
Co
Aicha Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Ana Hernandez
DDemocratic
Co
Angelia Orr
RRepublican
Co
Ellen Troxclair
RRepublican
Co
Pat Curry
RRepublican
Co
Penny Morales Shaw
DDemocratic
Co
Ray Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Richard Raymond
DDemocratic
Co
Stan Lambert
RRepublican
Co
Terri Leo-Wilson
RRepublican
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