Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 461A.059
Opioid Antagonist Program

(a)

In this section, “opioid antagonist” has the meaning assigned by Section 483.101 (Definitions).

(b)

From funds available for that purpose, the executive commissioner shall operate a program to provide opioid antagonists for the prevention of opioid overdoses in a manner determined by the executive commissioner to best accomplish that purpose.

(c)

The executive commissioner may provide opioid antagonists under the program to emergency medical services personnel, first responders, public schools, institutions of higher education as defined by Section 481.134 (Drug-free Zones), community centers, and other persons likely to be in a position to respond to an opioid overdose.

(d)

The commission may accept gifts, grants, and donations to be used in administering this section.

(e)

The executive commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3285), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.

Amended by:

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 924 (S.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2023.

Source: Section 461A.059 — Opioid Antagonist Program, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.461A.htm#461A.059 (accessed May 4, 2024).

461A.001
Policy 461A.002
Definitions 461A.003
Implementation by Department 461A.004
Cooperation with Department 461A.005
Conflict with Other Law 461A.051
Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner 461A.052
Powers and Duties of Department 461A.053
Emergency Treatment Resources 461A.054
Referral Services for Persons from Criminal Justice System 461A.055
Reporting of Children Involved in Substance Abuse or from Family Involved in Substance Abuse 461A.056
Statewide Service Delivery Plan 461A.057
State Agency Services Standards 461A.059
Opioid Antagonist Program 461A.101
Local Behavioral Health Authorities 461A.102
Education and Research Programs Concerning Controlled Substances 461A.103
Outreach Programs for Intravenous Drug Users 461A.104
Minimum Program Requirements 461A.105
Relapse Rate Reporting 461A.106
Compulsive Gambling Program 461A.151
Client Service Contract Standards 461A.152
Contract Monitoring 461A.153
Technical Assistance Program 461A.201
Finances 461A.202
Services Funding 461A.203
Funding Policy Manual 461A.204
Unit Rate Reimbursement

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 461A.059’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 461A.059 — Opioid Antagonist Program, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.461A.htm#461A.059 (last accessed May 4, 2024).