TITLE: Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining certain medical conditions.

SUMMARY: Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining certain medical conditions.

FULL TEXT:
84(R) HB 2584-Engrossed version-Bill Text By: Naishtat H.B. No. 2584 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relat ing to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining certain medical conditions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 242.040, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt a definition of "Alzheimer's disease and related disorders," and may adopt by reference a definition published in a generally accepted clinical resource for medical professionals. The executive commissioner shall modify the definition as necessary to conform to changes in medical practice. SECTION 2. Section 247.029, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt a definition of "Alzheimer's disease and related disorders," and may adopt by reference a definition published in a generally accepted clinical resource for medical professionals. The executive commissioner shall modify the definition as necessary to conform to changes in medical practice. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.