Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill
SB 29: Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 29 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin. Primary sponsor: Bob Hall (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 15, 2025): Filed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| César Blanco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate