Sec. 1701.702. ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE. (a) A law enforcement agency may acquire and possess epinephrine auto-injectors and a peace officer may possess and administer an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with this subchapter.
(b) A peace officer may possess and administer an epinephrine auto-injector only if the peace officer has successfully completed training in the use of the device in a course approved by the commission.
(c) The commission, in consultation with the Department of State Health Services, shall approve a training course on the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 653 (S.B. 1827), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security
Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers
Subchapter O. Emergency Administration of Epinephrine
Section 1701.702. Administration of Epinephrine
Section 1701.703. Prescription of Epinephrine
Section 1701.704. Maintenance and Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Section 1701.705. Notification of Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Section 1701.706. Gifts, Grants, and Donations
Section 1701.707. Not Practice of Health Care