SB 1263 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of prescription drugs, including controlled substance prescription drugs.

SB 1263 establishes a pilot program to increase safe disposal options for unused or expired prescription drugs, including controlled substances like opioids. Pharmacies in Texas may apply to participate if they are registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and meet federal collection requirements. The program, administered by the Department of State Health Services, would expand public access to collection bins at participating pharmacies. The bill amends the Health and Safety Code to define key terms and set eligibility rules for pharmacies joining the pilot. This policy change directly affects pharmacies that qualify and the public seeking safe drug disposal methods.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action May 26, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 6 edits · May 8, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was amended to change the administering agency from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Health and Human Services Commission, update agency names throughout the text, and add new sections for community outreach and reporting requirements. The changes clarify which state department is responsible for managing the prescription drug disposal pilot program and ensure consistent terminology across the legislation.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from being administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Health and Human Services Commission, with the Department of State Health Services implementing the program.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the administering agency from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Health and Human Services Commission throughout the bill.

REQUIREMENT

Added new Section 9 requiring community outreach materials in English, Spanish, and other languages for specific areas.

Added new Section 10 requiring annual reports to the governor and legislature on pilot program results and recommendations.

FISCAL

Added new Section 11 allowing funding from the opioid abatement account and donations for the pilot program.

DEFINITION

Updated definitions to reflect the new administering agency name (Health and Human Services Commission instead of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality).

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting and line breaks throughout the document to improve readability and consistency.

Floor votes · Senate May 8, 2025

How they voted

27–3

Passed

Total votes 30

May 8, 2025

D Democratic10

10 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican20

17 Yea 3 Nay

85% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report sent to Calendars

lower

May 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report distributed

lower

May 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

lower

May 10, 2025

Committee

Referred to Public Health

lower

May 10, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

lower

May 8, 2025

Introduced

Received from the Senate

lower

May 8, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

May 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee report printed and distributed

upper

May 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably as substituted

upper

Apr 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

Vote taken in committee

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Upper · Passed

Left pending in committee

upper

Feb 28, 2025

Committee

Referred to Health & Human Services

upper

Feb 28, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

upper

2 primary · 2 co-sponsors