AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon the Texas Senate’s passage of House Bill 25, Making Ivermectin Easily Accessible, by Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood:

“The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need for increased medical freedom in Texas. Today, the Texas Senate passed HB 25 to make Ivermectin available over the counter in our state, with emphasis on rural areas. Senators Donna Campbell and Charles Schwertner, both medical doctors, spoke in favor of this legislation on the floor, highlighting the need for access to this drug. The Texas Senate is committed to increasing medical freedom and ensuring Texans have access to the medical drugs they need.”

House Bill 25, by Sen. Bob Hall, allows the sale of Ivermectin over the counter.