Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 493: Relating to protection of certain disclosures and communications by pharmacists and pharmacies regarding prescription drug benefits.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 493 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 22, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to protection of certain disclosures and communications by pharmacists and pharmacies regarding prescription drug benefits. Primary sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Trey Wharton (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Trey Wharton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Royce West | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
- Record vote
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
- Read
- House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
- House passage as amended reported
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