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TX Health & Safety Code § 42.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 42 - Kidney Health Care|Section 42.015. Educational Programs

Sec. 42.015.  EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.  (a)  The department may develop, implement, and supervise educational programs for the public and health providers, including physicians, hospitals, and public health departments, concerning end stage renal disease, including prevention and methods of care and treatment.(b)  The department may use existing public or private programs or groups for the educational programs.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0154, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 42.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 42 - Kidney Health Care|Section 42.016. Reports

Sec. 42.016.  REPORTS.  The department shall report to the governor and the legislature not later than February 1 of each year concerning its findings, progress, and activities under this chapter and the state's total need in the field of kidney health care.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0155, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 42.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 42 - Kidney Health Care|Section 42.017. Insurance Premiums

Sec. 42.017.  INSURANCE PREMIUMS.  The department may provide for payment of the premiums required to maintain coverage under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395 et seq.) for certain classes of persons with end stage renal disease, in individually considered instances according to criteria established by department rules.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0156, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 42.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 42 - Kidney Health Care|Section 42.018. Freedom of Selection

Sec. 42.018.  FREEDOM OF SELECTION.  The freedom of an eligible person to select a treating physician, a treatment facility, or a treatment modality is not limited by Section 42.009 if the physician, facility, or modality is approved by the department as required by this chapter.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0157, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 43.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 43 - Oral Health Improvement|Section 43.001. Short Title

Sec. 43.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Texas Oral Health Improvement Act.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 43.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 43 - Oral Health Improvement|Section 43.002. Liberal Construction

Sec. 43.002.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.  It is the intent of the legislature that this chapter be construed liberally so that eligible individuals may receive appropriate and adequate oral health services in a timely manner.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 43.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 43 - Oral Health Improvement|Section 43.003. Definitions

Sec. 43.003.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this chapter:(1)  "Dentist" means an individual licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners to practice dentistry in this state.(2)  "Oral health services" means oral health education and promotion activities.(3)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 1(b)(2), eff. September 1, 2021.(4)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 1(b)(2), eff. September 1, 2021.(5)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 1(b)(2), eff. September 1, 2021.(b)  The executive commissioner by rule may define a word or term not defined by Subsection (a) as necessary to administer this chapter.  The executive commissioner  may not define a word or term so that the word or term is inconsistent or in conflict with the purposes of this chapter.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0158, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0159, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 1(b)(2), eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 43.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 43 - Oral Health Improvement|Section 43.004. Oral Health Improvement Services Program

Sec. 43.004.  ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES PROGRAM.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 1(b)(3), eff. September 1, 2021.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 1(b)(3), eff. September 1, 2021.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 1(b)(3), eff. September 1, 2021.(d)  The department may establish an oral health services program that may consist of all or any combination of the following:(1)  a program of oral disease prevention, including:(A)  the fluoridation of community water supplies;(B)  fluoride mouth rinse programs in schools; and(C)  the promotion and implementation of sealants programs;(2)  oral health education and promotion, including:(A)  public health education to promote the prevention of oral disease through self-help methods, including the initiation and expansion of preschool, school age, and adult education programs;(B)  organized continuing health education training programs for health care providers; and(C)  preventive health education information for the public; and(3)  facilitation of access to oral health services, including:(A)  the improvement of the existing oral health services delivery system for the provision of services to low-income residents;(B)  outreach activities to inform the public of the type and availability of oral health services to increase the accessibility of oral health care for low-income residents; and(C)  assistance and cooperation in promoting better distribution of dentists and other oral health professionals throughout the state.(e)  The department may provide services only as prescribed by department rules.(f)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 1(b)(3), eff. September 1, 2021.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0160, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 1(b)(3), eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 43.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 43 - Oral Health Improvement|Section 43.005. Administration

Sec. 43.005.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The department shall:(1)  administer the program of oral health services; and(2)  develop the design and content of all forms necessary for the program.(b)  The department may conduct field research, collect data, and prepare statistical and other reports relating to the need for and the availability of oral health services.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0161, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 45.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 45 - Distribution of Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems|Section 45.001. Definition

Sec. 45.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "child passenger safety seat system" has the meaning assigned by Section 545.412, Transportation Code.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 311, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.203, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 45.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 45 - Distribution of Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems|Section 45.002. Child Passenger Safety Seat System Program

Sec. 45.002.  CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SEAT SYSTEM PROGRAM.  (a)  The department may establish a program to distribute child passenger safety seat systems to indigent persons in this state.(b)  A program established under this section may distribute new or used child passenger safety seat systems that have been donated to the department for distribution.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 311, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 45.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 45 - Distribution of Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems|Section 45.003. Rules

Sec. 45.003.  RULES.  The executive commissioner may adopt rules governing eligibility for a child passenger safety seat system from the program established under Section 45.002.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 311, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0169, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 46.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 46 - Congenital Cytomegalovirus|Section 46.001. Definition

Sec. 46.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "congenital cytomegalovirus" means cytomegalovirus acquired by an infant before birth.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (S.B. 791), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 46.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 46 - Congenital Cytomegalovirus|Section 46.002. Educational Materials on Congenital Cytomegalovirus

Sec. 46.002.  EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON CONGENITAL CYTOMEGALOVIRUS.  (a)  The department, in consultation with the Texas Medical Board, shall develop and publish informational materials for women who may become pregnant, expectant parents, and parents of infants regarding:(1)  the incidence of cytomegalovirus;(2)  the transmission of cytomegalovirus to pregnant women and women who may become pregnant;(3)  birth defects caused by congenital cytomegalovirus;(4)  available preventive measures to avoid the infection of women who are pregnant or may become pregnant; and(5)  resources available for families of children born with congenital cytomegalovirus.(b)  The materials must be published in:(1)  English and Spanish;(2)  an easily comprehensible form; and(3)  a typeface large enough to be clearly legible.(c)  The department shall periodically review the materials to determine if changes to the contents of the materials are necessary.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (S.B. 791), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 46.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 46 - Congenital Cytomegalovirus|Section 46.003. Publication of Materials

Sec. 46.003.  PUBLICATION OF MATERIALS.  (a)  The department shall publish the information required to be published under this chapter on the department's Internet website.(b)  The department may not charge a fee for physical copies of the materials.  The department shall provide appropriate quantities of the materials to any person on request.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (S.B. 791), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 46.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 46 - Congenital Cytomegalovirus|Section 46.004. Education and Outreach

Sec. 46.004.  EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.  (a)  The department shall establish an outreach program to:(1)  educate women who may become pregnant, expectant parents, and parents of infants about cytomegalovirus; and (2)  raise awareness of cytomegalovirus among health care providers who provide care to expectant mothers or infants.(b)  The department may solicit and accept the assistance of any relevant medical associations or community resources, including faith-based resources, to promote education about cytomegalovirus under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (S.B. 791), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 46.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 46 - Congenital Cytomegalovirus|Section 46.005. Rules

Sec. 46.005.  RULES.  The executive commissioner may adopt rules for the implementation of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (S.B. 791), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 47.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 47 - Hearing Loss in Newborns|Section 47.001. Definitions

Sec. 47.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Birth admission" means the time after birth that a newborn remains in the birthing facility before the newborn is discharged.(2)  "Birthing facility" means:(A)  a hospital licensed under Chapter 241 that offers obstetrical services;(B)  a birthing center licensed under Chapter 244;(C)  a children's hospital; or(D)  a facility, maintained or operated by this state or an agency of this state, that provides obstetrical services.(3)  "Health care provider" means a registered nurse recognized as an advanced practice registered nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing or a physician assistant licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.(4)  "Hearing loss" means a hearing loss of 30 dB HL or greater in the frequency region important for speech recognition and comprehension in one or both ears, approximately 500 through 4,000 Hz.  As technological advances permit the detection of less severe hearing loss, the executive commissioner may modify this definition by rule.(5)  "Infant" means a child who is at least 30 days but who is younger than 24 months old.(6)  "Intervention or follow-up care" means the early intervention services described in Part C, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sections 1431-1443).(7)  "Newborn" means a child younger than 30 days old.(8)  "Parent" means a natural parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, or other legal custodian of a child.(9)  "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board.(10)  "Program" means a newborn hearing screening, tracking, and intervention program certified by the department under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1347, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (H.B. 2426), Sec. 60, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 601 (S.B. 229), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273 (H.B. 411), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0170, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 47.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 47 - Hearing Loss in Newborns|Section 47.003. Newborn Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Program

Sec. 47.003.  NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING, TRACKING, AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM.  (a)  A birthing facility, through a program certified by the department under Section 47.004, shall perform, either directly or through a referral to another program certified under that section, a hearing screening for the identification of hearing loss on each newborn or infant born at the facility before the newborn or infant is discharged from the facility unless:(1)  the parent declines the screening;(2)  the newborn or infant is transferred to another facility before the screening is performed;(3)  the screening has previously been completed; or(4)  the newborn was discharged from the birthing facility not more than 10 hours after birth and a referral for the newborn was made to a program certified under Section 47.004 at another birthing facility or operated by a physician or other health care provider.(a-1)  The birthing facility shall inform the parents during admission that:(1)  the facility is required by law to screen a newborn or infant for hearing loss; and(2)  the parents may decline the screening.(b)  The department or the department's designee shall approve program protocols.(c)  Subject to Section 47.008, the department shall maintain data and information on each newborn or infant who receives a hearing screening under Subsection (a).(d)  The department shall ensure that intervention is available to families for a newborn or infant identified as having hearing loss and that the intervention is managed by state programs operating under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.).(e)  The department shall ensure that the intervention described by Subsection (d) is available for a newborn or infant identified as having hearing loss not later than the sixth month after the newborn's or infant's birth and through the time the child is an infant unless the infant has been hospitalized since birth.(f)  If a newborn or an infant receives medical intervention services, including a hearing aid or cochlear implant, the intervention specialist shall report the results of the intervention to the department.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1347, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273 (H.B. 411), Sec. 6, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 793), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 47.0031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 47 - Hearing Loss in Newborns|Section 47.0031. Follow-Up Screening

Sec. 47.0031.  FOLLOW-UP SCREENING.  (a)  The program that performed the hearing screening under Section 47.003 shall provide the newborn's or infant's parents with the screening results.  A birthing facility, through the program, shall offer a follow-up hearing screening to the parents of a newborn or infant who does not pass the screening, or refer the parents to another program for the follow-up hearing screening.  The follow-up hearing screening should be performed not later than the 30th day after the date the newborn or infant is discharged from the facility.(b)  If a newborn or an infant does not pass the screening in a follow-up hearing screening, the program that performed the follow-up hearing screening on the newborn or infant shall:(1)  provide the screening results to:(A)  the newborn's or infant's parents; and(B)  with the prior written consent of the newborn's or infant's parents, the primary statewide resource center established under Section 30.051, Education Code;(2)  assist in scheduling a diagnostic audiological evaluation for the newborn or infant, consistent with the most current guidelines in the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing Position Statement, or refer the newborn or infant to a licensed audiologist who provides diagnostic audiological evaluations for newborns or infants that are consistent with the most current guidelines in the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing Position Statement; and(3)  refer the newborn or infant to early childhood intervention services and the primary statewide resource center established under Section 30.051, Education Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273 (H.B. 411), Sec. 7, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 98 (H.B. 2255), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 47.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 47 - Hearing Loss in Newborns|Section 47.004. Certification of Screening Programs

Sec. 47.004.  CERTIFICATION OF SCREENING PROGRAMS.  (a)  The executive commissioner shall establish certification criteria for implementing a program.(b)  In order to be certified, the program must:(1)  provide hearing screening using equipment recommended by the department;(2)  use appropriate staff to provide the screening;(3)  maintain and report data electronically as required by department rule;(4)  distribute family, health care provider, and physician educational materials standardized by the department;(5)  provide information, as recommended by the department, to the parents on follow-up services for newborns and infants who do not pass the screening; and(6)  be supervised by:(A)  a physician;(B)  an audiologist;(C)  a registered nurse; or(D)  a physician assistant.(c)  The department may certify a program that meets and maintains the certification criteria.(d)  The department may renew the certification of a program on a periodic basis as established by department rule in order to ensure quality services to newborns, infants, and families.(e)  A fee may not be charged to certify or recertify a program.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1347, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273 (H.B. 411), Sec. 8, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0171, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 47.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 47 - Hearing Loss in Newborns|Section 47.005. Information Concerning Screening Results and Follow-Up Care

Sec. 47.005.  INFORMATION CONCERNING SCREENING RESULTS AND FOLLOW-UP CARE.  (a)  A birthing facility that operates a program shall simultaneously distribute to the parents of each newborn or infant who is screened:(1)  the screening results; and(2)  educational and informational materials that are standardized by the department regarding:(A)  follow-up care; and(B)  available public resources, including:(i)  early childhood intervention services developed under Chapter 73, Human Resources Code;(ii)  the primary statewide resource center established under Section 30.051, Education Code; and(iii)  contact information for Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention.(a-1)  The department shall make available to the public on request the educational and informational materials described by Subsection (a)(2).(b)  A birthing facility that operates a program shall report screening results to:(1)  the parents;(2)  the newborn's or infant's attending physician, primary care physician, or other applicable health care provider;(3)  the department; and(4)  the primary statewide resource center established under Section 30.051, Education Code.(c)  Appropriate and necessary care for the infant who needs follow-up care should be directed and coordinated by the infant's physician or health care provider, with support from appropriate ancillary services.(d)  The department may coordinate the diagnostic audiological evaluation required under Section 47.0031(b)(2).  A diagnostic audiological evaluation must be completed on the newborn or infant:(1)  not later than the third month after the newborn's or infant's birth unless the newborn or infant has been hospitalized since birth; or(2)  upon referral by the newborn's or infant's primary care physician or other applicable health care provider.(e)  An audiologist who performs a diagnostic audiological evaluation under this chapter shall report the results of the evaluation to:(1)  the parents;(2)  the newborn's or infant's primary care physician or other applicable health care provider; and(3)  the department under Section 47.007(b).|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1347, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273 (H.B. 411), Sec. 9, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 98 (H.B. 2255), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|