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VDP Temporary Non-Preferred Rule Adoption to Be Published in Texas Register on October 2, 2026

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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Vendor Drug Program (VDP) has finalized its temporary non-preferred (TNP) rules. Notice of these rules is scheduled to be published in the October 2, 2026, edition of the Texas Register.

These amendments complete the implementation of the TNP requirements established by House Bill 3286, which was passed by the 88th Texas Legislature in 2023 and is now part of the Texas Government Code.

The amendments explain how Texas Medicaid will treat drugs newly added to the Medicaid formulary that the Texas Drug Utilization Review Board has not yet reviewed. The amendments also clarify any prior authorization requirements that apply to these drugs.

Email vdp-cad@hhsc.state.tx.us with comments or questions.