Section 142.021 - Administration of Medication A person may not administer medication to a client of a home and community support services agency unless the person:
(1) holds a license under state law that authorizes the person to administer medication;(2) holds a permit issued under Section 142.025 and acts under the delegated authority of a person who holds a license under state law that authorizes the person to administer medication;(3) administers a medication to a client of a home and community support service agency in accordance with rules of the Texas Board of Nursing that permit delegation of the administration of medication to a person not holding a permit under Section 142.025; or(4) administers noninjectable medication under circumstances authorized by the memorandum of understanding executed by the department and the Texas Board of Nursing.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 142.021
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0410, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889, Sec. 65, eff. 9/1/2007.Amended By Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1191, Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/1997.Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 800, Sec. 19, eff. 9/1/1993Added by Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 31, Sec. 3, eff. 6/19/1990.