Rep. Jack D. Franks

Creates the Ephedra Prohibition Act. Prohibits the sale of any dietary supplement containing any quantity of ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids. Exempts from that prohibition the sale of any product that receives explicit approval by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as safe and effective for its intended use or is lawfully marketed under an over-the-counter monograph issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Provides that a person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for a first-time violation of the Act and a Class 3 felony for a subsequent violation. Effective immediately.

Recognizes the Child Abuse Unit for Studies, Education and Services (C.A.U.S.E.S.) and the Honorable Jesse White, the recipient of C.A.U.S.E.S.' Child Advocate of the Year Award.