The online licensing system will be unavailable May 1, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 AM CDT due to scheduled maintenance for SnapPay.

  • You will not be able to submit applications, renew licenses, or make payments during this time.
  • If your license expires April 30, 2026, you are strongly encouraged to complete your renewal in advance of the outage to avoid any interruption in licensure status.

TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

Pharmacy Laws & Rules

Pharmacy Act - The Texas Pharmacy Act is located in Chapters 551-569 of the Texas Occupations Code. 

Pharmacy Rules - The Texas Pharmacy Rules are located in Chapters 281-315 of the Texas Administrative Code. 

Other Laws and Rules

Rule Changes

Order the Texas Pharmacy Laws and Regulations through: LexisNexis or call: 1-800-533-1637.
Pharmacies operating in Texas are required to maintain a copy of the laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy in hard copy or electronic format. Please note that the electronic version must be accessible to pharmacy personnel at all times.

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Find information on Recognizing Nontherapeutic Dispensing.