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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS) regarding the control of certain controlled substances, precursor chemicals, and laboratory apparatus used at the University.  Furthermore, Federal Regulations restrict the use of certain controlled substances at the University. The University will maintain strict accountability of all such “Regulated Items” as described below.

“Regulated Items” include the five categories of controlled substances, chemicals and laboratory apparatus listed below.

All substances, including drugs, adulterants and dilutants as defined by the  Health and Safety Code, Chapter 481, the Texas Controlled Substances Act  and Title 21 United States Code (USC), Subchapter I, Part A , the USC Controlled Substances Act.  The current TX DPS list of controlled substances can be found at  http://www.dshs.texas.gov/drugs/controlled-substances.aspx  and the current USC list of controlled substance can be found at  https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/.

 Please see the Regulated Laboratory Apparatus Visual Guide for examples of regulated laboratory apparatus. 

Principal users include any Principal Investigator, Laboratory Supervisor, Chairperson, or other person in charge of spaces where regulated items are present.

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