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Texas Board of Pharmacy adopts rule tightening disciplinary review after felony convictions

Texas State Board of Pharmacy · November 5, 2025
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Summary

The Board adopted amendments to rule 281.63 that align disciplinary guidelines with recent legislation and specify mandatory revocation or factors for determining whether a conviction 'directly relates' to pharmacy practice.

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy on Nov. 4 adopted amendments to rule 281.63 that change how the agency treats criminal convictions and deferred adjudications when considering discipline for licensees and pharmacy owners.

The board’s rule now specifies that the agency “may revoke” a license or registration upon the imprisonment of a licensee, registrant or the owner of a pharmacy following a felony conviction or deferred adjudication, and requires revocation in cases where the offense directly relates to the occupation or operation of a pharmacy or is a listed violent offense under…

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