TX Health & Safety Code § 119A.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle E - Health Care Councils and Resource Centers|Chapter 119A - Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council|Section 119A.003. Appointment of Advisory Council Members

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 representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and(4)  14 members appointed by the governor with the following qualifications:(A)  one member who is a licensed health care provider with expertise in treating persons with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, and autism;(B)  one member who is an osteopathic physician with experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections;(C)  one member who is a pediatrician with experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections;(D)  one member who is a child psychiatrist with experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections;(E)  one member who is an immunologist with experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin;(F)  one member who is a dietician or nutritionist who provides services to children with autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, and other neuro-developmental conditions;(G)  one member with experience in conducting research on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, obsessive-compulsive disorder, tic disorders, and other neurological disorders;(H)  one member who is licensed by this state to practice as a social worker;(I)  one member who is a representative of the Texas Education Agency with expertise in special education services;(J)  one member who is a psychologist licensed under Chapter 501, Occupations Code;(K)  one member who is a representative of a professional organization in this state for school nurses;(L)  one member who is a representative of an advocacy and support group in this state for individuals affected by pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections;(M)  one member who is a representative of an advocacy and support group in this state for individuals affected by autism; and(N)  one member who is a parent of a child who has been diagnosed with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome or autism.(b)  The member designated by the executive commissioner serves as an ex officio nonvoting member.  In the event of a tie vote among the members of the advisory council, the member designated by the executive commissioner may cast the deciding vote.(c)  Each member of the advisory council must be a citizen of this state.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 847 (H.B. 2783), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|