Several bills would give Texans more access to experimental treatments

AUSTIN (NEXSTAR) — Lawmakers took up a handful of bills Tuesday that would give more Texans access to experimental treatments that could potentially save lives and improve quality of life.
Known as the “Medical Freedom Act,” House Bill 661 would allow patients suffering from chronic illnesses access to treatments and medications that have yet to be approved by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Filed by State Rep. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, HB 661 would expand the state&rs