Relating to designating certain substances as Schedule IV controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

HB 195 would add three substances - carisoprodol (a muscle relaxant), mifepristone (a medication used in medical abortions), and misoprostol (often used with mifepristone for abortions) - to Schedule IV of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. This change would regulate these substances under stricter state drug laws, affecting their legal possession, distribution, and use in Texas. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after its effective date of January 1, 2026, with prior offenses governed by existing law. The policy change directly impacts healthcare providers, pharmacies, and individuals handling these specific medications within Texas.