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Sec. 117.003. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. To the extent that a term or condition of a federal grant or federal law does not limit the use of federal grant money, the department or a local health entity may use federal grant money to pay the administrative costs incurred by the departme…

Sec. 117.051. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE. The commissioner shall establish the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee within the department. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Sec. 117.052. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS. (a) The commissioner shall appoint nine members to the committee as follows: (1) two regional health directors, each of whom is serving as a health authority in a municipality or county; (2) one local health entity representative of a municip…

Sec. 117.053. TERMS; VACANCY. (a) Committee members serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) If a vacancy occurs on the committee, a person shall be appointed to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term i…

Sec. 117.054. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. A committee member is not entitled to compensation for service on the committee and is not entitled to reimbursement for any travel expenses. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Sec. 117.055. PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer is elected by a majority vote of all the committee members. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Sec. 117.056. MEETINGS. (a) The committee shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently at the call of the presiding officer. (b) To ensure appropriate representation from all areas of this state, the committee may meet by videoconference or telephone conference call. A meetin…

Sec. 117.101. GENERAL DUTIES OF COMMITTEE. (a) The committee shall: (1) define the core public health services a local health entity should provide in a county or municipality; (2) evaluate public health in this state and identify initiatives for areas that need improvement; (3) …

Sec. 117.102. PUBLIC TESTIMONY. (a) At least semiannually, the committee shall: (1) invite public health stakeholders, including federal public health officials, county and municipal governments, schools of public health at institutions of higher education, and federally qualifie…

Sec. 117.103. ANNUAL REPORT. Beginning in 2012, not later than November 30 of each year the committee shall file a report on the implementation of this chapter with the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Le…

Sec. 117.104. SUPPORT STAFF. Using existing personnel and videoconferencing equipment, local health entities or their designees may assist the committee in the performance of its duties under this chapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. Sep…

Sec. 117.105. OPEN MEETINGS ACT. Except as provided by Section 117.056, the committee is subject to Chapter 551, Government Code. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT

Sec. 117.151. ANNUAL REPORT. (a) Beginning in 2012, not later than November 30 of each year the department shall file an annual report with the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives detailing: (1) the implementation of the committee's …

Sec. 117.152. COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL HEALTH ENTITIES. The department shall establish a continuous collaborative relationship with local health departments. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Sec. 118.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "advisory council" means the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council established under this chapter. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 356 (H.B. 1874), Sec. 2, eff. June 9, 2015.

Sec. 118.002. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE. The commission shall establish the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council to assess the availability of patient-centered and family-focused palliative care in this state. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 356 (H.B. 1874), S…

Sec. 118.004. MEMBERS. (a) The advisory council is composed of the members appointed by the executive commissioner as provided by this section. (b) The advisory council must include: (1) at least five physician members, including two who are board certified in hospice and palliat…

Sec. 118.005. TERMS; VACANCY. (a) An advisory council member serves a four-year term. (b) If a vacancy occurs on the advisory council, a person shall be appointed to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 356 (H.B. 1874), Sec. 2, eff. Ju…

Sec. 118.006. OFFICERS. Advisory council members shall: (1) elect a chair and a vice chair; and (2) establish the duties of the chair and the vice chair. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 356 (H.B. 1874), Sec. 2, eff. June 9, 2015.

Sec. 118.007. MEETINGS. The executive commissioner shall set a time and place for regular meetings, which must occur at least twice each year. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 356 (H.B. 1874), Sec. 2, eff. June 9, 2015.

Sec. 118.008. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. A member of the advisory council may not receive compensation for service on the advisory council but is entitled to reimbursement of the travel expenses incurred by the member while conducting the business of the advisory council, as…

Sec. 118.009. DUTIES. The advisory council shall consult with and advise the commission on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation, and outcome evaluation of the palliative care consumer and professional information and education program established under Sec…

Sec. 118.010. REPORT. Not later than October 1 of each even-numbered year, the advisory council shall submit a biennial report to the standing committees of the senate and the house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over health matters on: (1) the advisory council's as…

Sec. 118.011. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a) The commission, in consultation with the advisory council, shall establish a statewide palliative care consumer and professional information and education program to ensure that comprehensive and accurate information and educat…

Sec. 118.012. PROTECTIONS. Notwithstanding any other law, the advisory council and the information and education program established under this chapter do not create a cause of action or create a standard of care, obligation, or duty that provides a basis for a cause of action. A…

Sec. 119.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "network" means the Texas Health Improvement Network established under this chapter. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015. Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Section 118.001 by Acts…

Sec. 119.051. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE.(a) The Texas Health Improvement Network is established to address urgent health care challenges and improve the health care system in this state and the nation and to develop, based on population health research, health care initiatives, poli…

Sec. 119.052. COMPOSITION OF NETWORK. The network consists of experts in: (1) general public health and other medical fields; (2) mental health; (3) nursing; (4) pharmacy; (5) social work; (6) health economics; (7) health policy and law; (8) epidemiology; (9) biostatistics; (10) …

Sec. 119.053. DUTIES. (a) The network shall establish as its primary goals: (1) evaluating and eliminating health disparities in this state, including racial, ethnic, geographic, and income-related or education-related disparities; and (2) health care cost containment and the eco…

Sec. 119.054. ADMINISTRATIVE ATTACHMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM. (a) The network is administratively attached to The University of Texas System. (b) The University of Texas System shall administer and coordinate the network and provide administrative support to the netw…

Sec. 119.055. GIFTS AND GRANTS. The network may accept and administer gifts and grants to fund the network from an individual, corporation, trust, or foundation or the federal government, subject to any limitations or conditions imposed by law. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S.…

Sec. 119.056. REPORT. The network shall report the results of the network's efforts, findings, and activities to the legislature, state and federal partners, and other interested entities. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015. Rede…

Sec. 119.101. ADVISORY COUNCIL. The network shall establish an advisory council to advise the network on the health care needs of this state. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015. Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Section 1…

Sec. 119.102. COMPOSITION OF ADVISORY COUNCIL. The advisory council is composed of: (1) members who are appointed by an executive officer of The University of Texas System and nominated by participants in the network and who are: (A) state and national leaders in population healt…

Sec. 119.103. TERMS. Members of the advisory council serve staggered three-year terms, with the terms of one-third of the members expiring on January 1 of each year. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015. Redesignated from Health an…

Sec. 119.104. PRESIDING OFFICER. The executive officer of The University of Texas System who appoints members to the advisory council shall appoint a presiding officer from among the members to serve a one-year term. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec.…

Sec. 119.105. MEETINGS. The advisory council shall meet at the call of the presiding officer or at other times that the council determines are necessary or appropriate. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015. Redesignated from Health…

Sec. 119.106. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. A member of the advisory council may not receive compensation for service on the advisory council but may be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred by the member while conducting the business of the advisory council, if funds are ava…

Sec. 119.107. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the advisory council. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015. Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Section 118.107 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg…

Sec. 119A.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "advisory council" means the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council established under this chapter. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 847 (H.B. 2783), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.

Sec. 119A.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVISORY COUNCIL. The Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council is established to advise the commission and the legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric sy…

Sec. 119A.003. APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS. (a) The advisory council is composed of the following 19 members: (1) one member designated by the executive commissioner; (2) two members of the senate appointed by the lieutenant governor; (3) two members of the house of r…

Sec. 119A.004. TERMS; VACANCY. (a) Advisory council members appointed by the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives serve terms that coincide with the advisory council members' terms of office. The remaining members serve two-year terms. (b) A vacancy…

Sec. 119A.005. CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. Members of the advisory council shall elect from among its members by a majority vote a chair and vice chair. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 847 (H.B. 2783), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch.…

Sec. 119A.006. MEETINGS; QUORUM. (a) The advisory council shall meet at times and locations as determined by the chair or a majority of the members of the advisory council. (b) A majority of the members of the advisory council constitute a quorum. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R…

Sec. 119A.007. ANNUAL REPORT. (a) Not later than September 1 of each year, the advisory council shall prepare and submit to the governor, legislature, and commission a written report that includes recommendations on: (1) practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pedi…