Texas

Can an NP prescribe Tramadol in Texas?

Chris Turitzin
Updated
June 3, 2026

Yes — Texas NPs can prescribe tramadol, a Schedule IV controlled substance, when the prescription is delegated under a prescriptive authority agreement and controlled-substance requirements are met.12

Texas NPs also need DEA registration when prescribing controlled substances, including tramadol. For tramadol prescribing, Texas APRN authority for Schedule III-V controlled substances is subject to limits, including 90-day supply/refill limits and physician consultation for refills beyond the initial 90-day supply.1

Citations

  1. 22 Tex. Admin. Code §222.8
  2. Tex. Occ. Code §157.0512
Chris, founded Single Aim Health in 2024 to provide clinicians, especially NPs and PAs, with essential services for launching and growing their practices. A Stanford graduate in Product Design, Chris co-founded Momentus Media, which was acquired by Facebook, and worked as a Product Manager there. He later gained expertise in digital health through leadership roles at Bicycle Health, Virta Health, and founding Wink Health. Now, he is using his experience to help clinicians through Single Aim Health.
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