Emergency rule adoptions and emergency procedures are listed here as they are adopted and issued. This page also includes waivers issued by TMB, CMS, and DEA.

Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)

NEW PROCEDURE – Virtual Compliance Inspections

EXPIRED - Emergency Rule 291.30 (Adopted March 20, 2020)

This emergency rule expires July 17, 2020. You can find the expired language here and guidance issued during the rule’s effective dates here.




Emergency Dispensing of Prescription Medications - Authorized March 19, 2020

Texas Medical Board (TMB)

TMB emergency adoptions, waivers, and COVID-19-related news: tmb.state.tx.us/page/coronavirus




Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

CMS waiver of signature requirement for Part D - March 20, 2020




Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

DEA five percent rule exception - April 13, 2020