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TX Health & Safety Code § 33.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter B. Newborn Screening|Section 33.015. Reports; Record Keeping

Sec. 33.015.  REPORTS;  RECORD KEEPING.  (a)  Each physician, health authority, birthing facility, or other individual who has the information of a confirmed case of a disorder for which a screening test is required that has been detected by a mechanism other than identification through a screening of a specimen by the department's diagnostic laboratory shall report the confirmed case to the department.(b)  The department may collect data to derive incidence and prevalence rates of disorders covered by this chapter from the information on the specimen form submitted to the department for screening determinations.(c)  The department shall maintain a roster of children born in this state who have been diagnosed as having one of the disorders for which the screening tests are required.(d)  The department may cooperate with other states in the development of a national roster of individuals who have been diagnosed as having one of the disorders for which the screening tests are required if:(1)  participation in the national roster encourages systematic follow-up in the participating states;(2)  incidence and prevalence information is made available to participating newborn screening programs in other states;  and(3)  each participating newborn screening program subscribes to an agreement to protect the identity and diagnosis of the individuals whose names are included in the national roster.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268 (H.B. 740), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter B. Newborn Screening|Section 33.016. Approval of Laboratories

Sec. 33.016.  APPROVAL OF LABORATORIES.  (a)  The department may develop a program to approve any laboratory that wishes to perform the tests required to be administered under this chapter.  To the extent that they are not otherwise provided in this chapter, the executive commissioner may adopt rules prescribing procedures and standards for the conduct of the program.(b)  The department may prescribe the form and reasonable requirements for the application and the procedures for processing the application.(c)  The department may prescribe the test procedure to be employed and the standards of accuracy and precision required for each test.(d)  The department may extend or renew any approval in accordance with reasonable procedures prescribed by the executive commissioner.(e)  The department may for good cause, after notice to the affected laboratory and a hearing if requested, restrict, suspend, or revoke any approval granted under this section.(f)  Hearings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the department's hearing rules and the applicable provisions of Chapter 2001, Government Code.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0103, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.0165 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter B. Newborn Screening|Section 33.0165. Mutual Aid Agreement for Newborn Screening Laboratory Services

Sec. 33.0165.  MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR NEWBORN SCREENING LABORATORY SERVICES.  (a)  In this section, "newborn screening laboratory services" means the performance of tests to analyze specimens collected as part of the newborn screenings performed under this subchapter.(b)  Notwithstanding Section 12.0122 or other law, the department may enter into a mutual aid agreement to provide newborn screening laboratory services to another state and to receive newborn screening laboratory services from another state in the event of an unexpected interruption of service, including an interruption caused by a disaster.(c)  Each mutual aid agreement under Subsection (b) shall include provisions:(1)  to address the confidentiality of the identity of the newborn child and the newborn child's family; and(2)  to ensure the return of blood specimens and related records to the state that received the newborn screening laboratory services.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 109 (H.B. 1671), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Health and Safety Code, Section 12.01221 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0015, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter B. Newborn Screening|Section 33.017. Newborn Screening Advisory Committee

Sec. 33.017.  NEWBORN SCREENING ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The department shall establish the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.(b)  The advisory committee consists of members appointed by the commissioner.  The advisory committee must include the following members:(1)  at least four physicians licensed to practice medicine in this state, including at least two physicians specializing in neonatal-perinatal medicine;(2)  at least two hospital representatives;(3)  at least two persons who have family members affected by a condition for which newborn screening is or may be required under this subchapter; and(4)  at least two health care providers who are involved in the delivery of newborn screening services, follow-up, or treatment in this state.(c)  The advisory committee shall:(1)  advise the department regarding strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to newborn screening and additional newborn screening tests for each disorder included in the list described by Section 33.011(a-1); and(2)  review the necessity of requiring additional screening tests, including an assessment of the test implementation costs to the department, birthing facilities, and other health care providers.(d)  The advisory committee shall adopt bylaws governing the committee's operations.(e)  The advisory committee may appoint subcommittees.(f)  The advisory committee shall meet at least three times each year and at other times at the call of the commissioner.(g)  A member of the advisory committee is not entitled to compensation, but is entitled to reimbursement for travel or other expenses incurred by the member while conducting the business of the advisory committee, as provided by the General Appropriations Act.(h)  The advisory committee is not subject to Chapter 2110, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1124 (H.B. 1795), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268 (H.B. 740), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0104, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter B. Newborn Screening|Section 33.019. Notice of Cost and Claim Process

Sec. 33.019.  NOTICE OF COST AND CLAIM PROCESS.  (a)  The department shall publish on its Internet website the cost of and instructions on the full claim and reimbursement process for a newborn screening test kit to be used to comply with the test requirements of Section 33.011.(b)  The department may change the cost published under Subsection (a) not later than the 90th day before the date the department publishes notice of the change on its Internet website.  If the department changes the cost under this subsection, the department shall retain a record of the previous cost until the first anniversary of the date of the change.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 599 (S.B. 747), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter C. Newborn Screening Program Services|Section 33.031. Coordination With Children With Special Health Care Needs Services

Sec. 33.031.  COORDINATION WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS SERVICES.  (a)  All newborn children and other individuals under 21 years of age who have been screened, have been found to be presumptively positive through the newborn screening program for phenylketonuria, other heritable diseases, hypothyroidism, or another disorder for which the screening tests are required, and may be financially eligible may be referred to the department's services program for children with special health care needs.(b)  An individual who is determined to be eligible for services under the services program for children with special health care needs shall be given approved services through that program.  An individual who does not meet that eligibility criteria shall be referred to the newborn screening program for a determination of eligibility for newborn screening program services.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1505, Sec. 3.11, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 940 (H.B. 790), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter C. Newborn Screening Program Services|Section 33.032. Program Services

Sec. 33.032.  PROGRAM SERVICES.  (a)  Within the limits of funds available for this purpose and in cooperation with the individual's physician, the department may provide services directly or through approved providers to individuals of any age who meet the eligibility criteria specified by department rules on the confirmation of a positive test for phenylketonuria, other heritable diseases, hypothyroidism, or another disorder for which the screening tests are required.(b)  The executive commissioner may adopt:(1)  rules specifying the type, amount, and duration of program services to be offered;(2)  rules establishing the criteria for eligibility for services, including the medical and financial criteria;(3)  rules establishing the procedures necessary to determine the medical, financial, and other eligibility of the individual;(4)  substantive and procedural rules for applying for program services and processing those applications;(5)  rules for providing services according to a sliding scale of financial eligibility;(6)  substantive and procedural rules for the denial, modification, suspension, and revocation of an individual's approval to receive services; and(7)  substantive and procedural rules for the approval of providers to furnish program services.(c)  The department may select providers according to the criteria in the department's rules.(d)  The executive commissioner by rule may establish fees to be collected by the department for the provision of services, except that services may not be denied to an individual because of the individual's inability to pay the fees.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 940 (H.B. 790), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0105, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter C. Newborn Screening Program Services|Section 33.033. Consent

Sec. 33.033.  CONSENT.  The department may not provide services without the consent of the individual or, if the individual is a minor, the minor's parent, managing conservator, or guardian.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter C. Newborn Screening Program Services|Section 33.034. Denial, Modification, Suspension, and Revocation of Approval to Provide Services

Sec. 33.034.  DENIAL, MODIFICATION, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION OF APPROVAL TO PROVIDE SERVICES.  (a)  After notice and an opportunity for a fair hearing, the department may deny the approval or modify, suspend, or revoke the approval of a person to provide services under this chapter.(b)  Notice shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the department's informal hearing procedures.(c)  Chapter 2001, Government Code, does not apply to the notice and hearing required by this section.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(66), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 9.001, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter C. Newborn Screening Program Services|Section 33.035. Individuals Eligible for Services

Sec. 33.035.  INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES.  (a)  An individual is not eligible to receive the services authorized by this chapter at no cost or reduced cost to the extent that the individual or the parent, managing conservator, guardian, or other person with a legal obligation to support the individual is eligible for some other benefit that would pay for all or part of the services.(b)  The department may waive ineligibility under Subsection (a) if the department finds that:(1)  good cause for the waiver is shown;  and(2)  enforcement of the requirement would tend to defeat the purpose of this chapter or disrupt the administration or prevent the provision of services to an otherwise eligible recipient.(c)  When an application for services is filed or at any time that an individual is eligible for or receiving services, the applicant or recipient shall inform the department of any other benefit to which the applicant, recipient, or person with a legal obligation to support the applicant or recipient may be entitled.(d)  The executive commissioner by rule shall provide criteria for actions taken under this section.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0106, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter C. Newborn Screening Program Services|Section 33.036. Denial, Modification, Suspension, and Revocation of Eligibility to Receive Services

Sec. 33.036.  DENIAL, MODIFICATION, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE SERVICES.  (a)  After notice to the individual or, if the individual is a minor, the individual's parent, managing conservator, or guardian and an opportunity for a fair hearing, the department may deny, modify, suspend, or revoke the determination of a person's eligibility to receive services at no cost or at reduced cost under this chapter.(b)  Notice shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the department's informal hearing procedures.(c)  Chapter 2001, Government Code, does not apply to the notice and hearing required by this section.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(66), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0107, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter C. Newborn Screening Program Services|Section 33.037. Reimbursement

Sec. 33.037.  REIMBURSEMENT.  (a)  The department may require an individual or, if the individual is a minor, the minor's parent, managing conservator, or guardian, or other person with a legal obligation to support the individual to pay or reimburse the department for all or part of the cost of the services provided.(b)  The recipient or the parent, managing conservator, guardian, or other person with a legal obligation to support an individual who has received services from the department that are covered by some other benefit shall, when the other benefit is received, reimburse the department for the cost of services provided.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0108, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter C. Newborn Screening Program Services|Section 33.038. Recovery of Costs

Sec. 33.038.  RECOVERY OF COSTS.  (a)  The department is entitled to recover an expenditure for services provided under this chapter from:(1)  a person who does not reimburse the department as required by this chapter;  or(2)  a third party with a legal obligation to pay other benefits and who has received prior written notice of the department's interests in the other benefits.(b)  This section creates a separate and distinct cause of action, and the department may request the attorney general to bring suit in the appropriate court of Travis County on behalf of the department.(c)  In a judgment in favor of the department, the court may award attorney fees, court costs, and interest accruing from the date on which the department provides the service to the date on which the department is reimbursed.(d)  The executive commissioner by rule shall provide criteria for actions taken under this section.|Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0109, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter D. Newborn Screening Preservation Account|Section 33.051. Definition

Sec. 33.051.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "account" means the newborn screening preservation account established under Section 33.052.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 599 (S.B. 747), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (S.B. 748), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter D. Newborn Screening Preservation Account|Section 33.052. Creation of Account

Sec. 33.052.  CREATION OF ACCOUNT.  (a)  The newborn screening preservation account is a dedicated account in the general revenue fund.  Money in the account may be appropriated only to the department and only for the purpose of carrying out the newborn screening program established under this chapter.(b)  On November 1 of each year, the comptroller shall transfer to the account any unexpended and unencumbered money from Medicaid reimbursements collected by the department for newborn screening services during the preceding state fiscal year.(c)  The account is composed of:(1)  money transferred to the account under Subsection (b);(2)  gifts, grants, donations, and legislative appropriations; and(3)  interest earned on the investment of money in the account.(d)  Section 403.0956, Government Code, does not apply to the account.(e)  The department administers the account.  The department may solicit and receive gifts, grants, and donations from any source for the benefit of the account.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 599 (S.B. 747), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (S.B. 748), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter D. Newborn Screening Preservation Account|Section 33.053. Dedicated Use

Sec. 33.053.  DEDICATED USE.  (a)  The department may use any money remaining in the account after paying the costs of operating the newborn screening program established under this chapter only to:(1)  pay the costs of offering additional newborn screening tests not offered under this chapter before September 1, 2019, including the operational costs incurred during the first year of implementing the additional tests; and(2)  pay for capital assets, equipment, and renovations for the laboratory established by the department to ensure the continuous operation of the newborn screening program.(b)  The department may not use money from the account for the department's general operating expenses.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 599 (S.B. 747), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (S.B. 748), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 33.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle B - Health Programs|Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders|Subchapter D. Newborn Screening Preservation Account|Section 33.054. Report

Sec. 33.054.  REPORT.  If the department requires an additional newborn screening test under Subchapter B the costs of which are funded with money appropriated from the newborn screening preservation account, the department shall, not later than September 1 of each even-numbered year, prepare and submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each standing committee of the legislature having primary jurisdiction over the department a written report that:(1)  summarizes the implementation plan for the test, including anticipated completion dates for implementing the test and potential barriers to conducting the test; and(2)  summarizes the actions taken by the department to fund and implement the test during the preceding two years.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 599 (S.B. 747), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (S.B. 748), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|