Second PBM reform bill becomes law in Texas

NCPA - June 21, 2021

Texas HB 1919 became law last week. The bill prevents PBM self-dealing by prohibiting them from steering patients to affiliated pharmacies. It is the second PBM reform bill to become enacted recently in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbot recently signed HB 1763, which unanimously passed the House and Senate. That bill prohibits retroactive claim reductions, protects patient choice and access to community pharmacy services, and prevents PBMs from requiring onerous specialty accreditations. Congratulations to all community pharmacy advocates in Texas!