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HB4783

Regular Session

Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses.

Low
Low Cost
Effective:2025-06-20
HB4783
Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses.
Low Urgency
Passed with Opposition
House Vote137 - 10
YEA
93% in favor147 voting
Senate Vote30 - 1
YEA
97% in favor31 voting
11
Total Opposition Votes
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies
HHSC
Primary Author: Rep. Gary Vandeaver
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Immediate effect).
  • Compliance Deadline: Q4 2025. While the state's report is due October 1, 2026, vendors servicing state contracts should expect data calls regarding inventory and distribution demographics starting late 2025 to allow for agency aggregation.
  • Agency Rulemaking: The statute does not explicitly mandate formal rulemaking, but HHSC must internally define "saturation goals" and "insufficiency" methodologies prior to the 2026 reporting cycle.

Immediate Action Plan

  • Audit Data Capabilities: Immediately verify if your logistics software can generate reports on distribution density by zip code/county to preemptively answer HHSC data calls.
  • Review Contract Terms: Check current government contracts for data-sharing obligations to ensure you are not caught off guard by a request for "program funding and resources" data.
  • Monitor Procurement Portals: Watch for new RFPs in late 2026 that will be issued to address the "supply insufficiencies" identified in the first report.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

  • Current State Vendors: Review Master Services Agreements (MSAs) with HHSC and public universities. Expect administrative requests under "cooperation" or "audit" clauses to provide data on distribution locations and volume.
  • Future RFPs: The "Statewide Saturation Goal" established by this report will dictate volume requirements for future solicitations. Vendors should align proposal metrics with the "insufficiencies" identified in the inaugural report.

Hiring/Training

  • No new hiring or certification is required.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

  • Granular Data Segmentation: Vendors distributing opioid antagonists on behalf of the state must ensure their data systems can track and report distribution by:
  • Geographic location (specifically identifying rural vs. urban saturation).
  • End-user demographics (if applicable under current privacy laws).
  • Methodology Alignment: Prepare to disclose the methodology used to track inventory to ensure it integrates with HHSC’s reporting format.

Fees & Costs

  • No new fees or direct costs are imposed on the private sector.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

The statute requires HHSC to determine a "Statewide Saturation Goal" and identify "Insufficiencies in Current Supply," but fails to define the metrics for either.

  • The Risk: If HHSC defines "saturation" conservatively, state procurement volumes may plateau. If defined aggressively (e.g., per-capita vs. per-overdose), procurement volume will increase.
  • The Watch: Monitor HHSC announcements for Requests for Information (RFI) regarding how "saturation" should be calculated. This definition determines the Total Addressable Market (TAM) for state-purchased antagonists.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Mar 13, 2025
Passed House
May 6, 2025
Passed Senate
May 20, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
TopicsAlcoholism & Drug AbuseCrimesCrimes--drugsState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsHealth & Human Services CommissionMedicine & Prescription Drugs
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House Authors

Rep. Gary VandeaverRepublican · Primary Author

Senate Sponsors

Sen. Kelly HancockRepublican · Primary Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)

Bill Text(with markup)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HB4783

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What does Texas HB4783 do?

HB4783 mandates the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to establish statewide "saturation goals" for opioid antagonists, effectively defining the state's procurement strategy for the next biennium. While the direct reporting burden falls on state agencies, vendors and contractors in the pharmaceutical supply chain must prepare for granular data requests to support the state's mandatory "needs assessment. " Implementation Timeline Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Immediate effect).

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Who authored HB4783?

HB4783 was authored by Texas Representative Gary Vandeaver during the Regular Session.

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When was HB4783 signed into law?

HB4783 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce HB4783?

HB4783 is enforced by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

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How urgent is compliance with HB4783?

The compliance urgency for HB4783 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

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What is the cost impact of HB4783?

The cost impact of HB4783 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does HB4783 address?

HB4783 addresses topics including alcoholism & drug abuse, crimes, crimes--drugs, state agencies, boards & commissions and health & human services commission.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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