Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 4586 bans direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising in Texas, including advertisements on TV, radio, print, digital platforms, and social media. Violators may face administrative penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violation. The bill grants the executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission authority to adopt rules for enforcement​.
Author (1)
James Frank
Contact the Author
Rep. James Frank
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0534
Capitol Office:
CAP 1N.9
E-Mail:
