TexasRelating to designating certain substances as Schedule IV controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
What it does
Designates mifepristone as a Schedule IV controlled substance under Sec. 481.037.
Designates misoprostol as a Schedule IV controlled substance under Sec. 481.037.
Confirms carisoprodol is listed in Schedule IV language in the amended section.
Specifies that the change applies only to offenses committed on or after the law's effective date, and sets that effective date as January 1, 2026.
Argument forSupporters could argue listing these drugs on Schedule IV gives the state clearer legal control to prevent diversion and misuse while still allowing medical use under regulation.
Argument againstOpponents could argue adding mifepristone and misoprostol to a criminal schedule risks limiting patient access to medications used for abortion and miscarriage care by adding regulatory and criminal penalties that deter prescribing and dispensing.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Aug 18Referred to State AffairsLatest
- Aug 18Read first timeMinor
- Aug 15FiledIntroduced
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