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TX Health & Safety Code § 85.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.034. Application Procedures and Eligibility Guidelines

Sec. 85.034.  APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES.  (a)  The department shall establish application procedures and eligibility guidelines for the state grants under this subchapter.(b)  Application procedures must include regional public hearings after reasonable notice in the region in which the community organization is based before awarding an initial grant or grants totalling more than $25,000 annually.(c)  Before the 10th day before the date of the public hearing, notice shall be given to each state representative and state senator who represents any part of the region in which any part of the grant will be expended.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.035. Applicant Information

Sec. 85.035.  APPLICANT INFORMATION.  An applicant for a state grant under this subchapter shall submit to the department for approval:(1)  a description of the objectives established by the applicant for the conduct of the program;(2)  documentation that the applicant has consulted with appropriate local officials, community groups, and individuals with expertise in HIV education and treatment and knowledge of the needs of the population to be served;(3)  a description of the methods the applicant will use to evaluate the activities conducted under the program to determine if the objectives are met;  and(4)  any other information requested by the department.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.036. Awarding of Grants

Sec. 85.036.  AWARDING OF GRANTS.  (a)  In awarding grants for education programs under this subchapter, the department shall give special consideration to nonprofit community organizations whose primary purpose is serving persons younger than 18 years of age.(b)  In awarding grants for treatment, health, and social services, the department shall endeavor to distribute grants in a manner that prevents unnecessary duplication of services within a community.(c)  In awarding grants for education programs, the department shall endeavor to complement existing education programs in a community, to prevent unnecessary duplication of services within a community, to provide HIV education programs for populations engaging in behaviors conducive to HIV transmission, to initiate needed HIV education programs where none exist, and to promote early intervention and treatment of persons with HIV infection.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.037. Restrictions on Grants

Sec. 85.037.  RESTRICTIONS ON GRANTS.  (a)  The department may not award a grant to an entity or community organization that advocates or promotes conduct that violates state law.(b)  This section does not prohibit the award of a grant to an entity or community organization that provides accurate information about ways to reduce the risk of exposure to or transmission of HIV.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.038. Restrictions on Funds

Sec. 85.038.  RESTRICTIONS ON FUNDS.  (a)  The department may not use more than five percent of the funds appropriated for the grant program to employ sufficient staff to review and process grant applications, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of funded programs, and provide technical assistance to grantees.(b)  Not more than one-third of the funds available under this subchapter may be used for HIV education, prevention, and risk reduction.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.039 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.039. Information Provided by Funded Program

Sec. 85.039.  INFORMATION PROVIDED BY FUNDED PROGRAM.  (a)  A program funded with a grant under this subchapter shall provide information and educational materials that are accurate, comprehensive, and consistent with current findings of the United States Public Health Service.(b)  Information and educational materials developed with a grant awarded under this subchapter must contain materials and be presented in a manner that is specifically directed to the group for which the materials are intended.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.040 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.040. Evaluation of Funded Programs

Sec. 85.040.  EVALUATION OF FUNDED PROGRAMS.  (a)  The department shall develop evaluation criteria to document effectiveness, unit-of-service costs, and number of volunteers used in programs funded with grants under this subchapter.(b)  An organization that receives funding under the program shall:(1)  collect and maintain relevant data as required by the department;  and(2)  submit to the department copies of all material the organization has printed or distributed relating to HIV infection.(c)  The department shall provide prompt assistance to grantees in obtaining materials and skills necessary to collect and report the data required under this section.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.041. Records and Reports

Sec. 85.041.  RECORDS AND REPORTS.  (a)  The department shall require each program receiving a grant under this subchapter to maintain records and information specified by the department.(b)  The executive commissioner may adopt rules relating to the information a program is required to report to the department and shall adopt procedures and forms for reporting the information to prevent unnecessary and duplicative reporting of data.(c)  The department shall review records, information, and reports prepared by programs funded under this subchapter.  Before December 1 of each year, the department shall prepare a report that is available to the public and that summarizes data regarding the type, level, quality, and cost-effectiveness of services provided under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0275, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.042 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.042. Financial Records

Sec. 85.042.  FINANCIAL RECORDS.  (a)  The department shall review periodically the financial records of a program funded with a grant under this subchapter.(b)  As a condition of accepting a grant under this subchapter, a community organization must allow the department to periodically review the financial records of that organization.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.043 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.043. Due Process

Sec. 85.043.  DUE PROCESS.  The department may provide a due process hearing procedure for the resolution of conflicts between the department and a program funded with a state grant under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.044 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations|Section 85.044. Advisory Committee

Sec. 85.044.  ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  The executive commissioner may appoint an advisory committee to assist in the development of procedures and guidelines required by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0276, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter C. HIV Medication Program|Section 85.061. HIV Medication Program

Sec. 85.061.  HIV MEDICATION PROGRAM.  (a)  The Texas HIV medication program is established in the department.(b)  The program shall assist hospital districts, local health departments, public or nonprofit hospitals and clinics, nonprofit community organizations, and HIV-infected individuals in the purchase of medications approved by the commissioner that have been shown to be effective in reducing hospitalizations due to HIV-related conditions.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0277, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter C. HIV Medication Program|Section 85.062. Eligibility

Sec. 85.062.  ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  To be eligible for the program, an individual:(1)  must not be eligible for Medicaid benefits;(2)  must meet financial eligibility criteria set by department rule;(3)  must not qualify for any other state or federal program available for financing the purchase of the prescribed medication; and(4)  must be diagnosed by a licensed physician as having AIDS or an HIV-related condition or illness of at least the minimal severity set by the executive commissioner.(b)  The department shall give priority to participation in the program to eligible individuals younger than 18 years of age.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0278, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter C. HIV Medication Program|Section 85.063. Procedures and Eligibility Guidelines

Sec. 85.063.  PROCEDURES AND ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES.  The executive commissioner by rule shall establish:(1)  application and distribution procedures;(2)  eligibility guidelines to ensure the most appropriate distribution of funds available each year; and(3)  appellate procedures to resolve any eligibility or funding conflicts.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0279, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter C. HIV Medication Program|Section 85.064. Funding

Sec. 85.064.  FUNDING.  (a)  The department may accept and use local, state, and federal funds and private donations to fund the program.(b)  State, local, and private funds may be used to qualify for federal matching funds if federal funding becomes available.(c)  A hospital district, local health department, public or nonprofit hospital or clinic, or nonprofit community organization may participate in the program by sending funds to the department for the purpose of providing assistance to clients for the purchase of HIV medication.  A hospital district may send funds obtained from any source, including taxes levied by the district.(d)  The department shall deposit money received under this section in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund.(e)  Funds received from a hospital district, local health department, public or nonprofit hospital or clinic, or nonprofit community organization under this section may be used only to provide assistance to clients of that entity.  The funds may be supplemented with other funds available for the purpose of the program.(f)  Funds appropriated by the General Appropriations Act may not be transferred from other line items for the program.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0280, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter C. HIV Medication Program|Section 85.065. Sliding Fee Scale to Purchase Medication

Sec. 85.065.  SLIDING FEE SCALE TO PURCHASE MEDICATION.  The department may institute a sliding fee scale to help eligible HIV-infected individuals purchase medications under the program.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.081 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter D. Testing Programs and Counseling|Section 85.081. Model Protocols for Counseling and Testing

Sec. 85.081.  MODEL PROTOCOLS FOR COUNSELING AND TESTING.  (a)  The department shall develop, and the executive commissioner shall adopt, model protocols for counseling and testing related to HIV infection.  The protocols shall be made available to health care providers on request.(b)  A testing program shall adopt and comply with the model protocols developed by the department under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0281, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.082 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter D. Testing Programs and Counseling|Section 85.082. Department Voluntary Testing Programs

Sec. 85.082.  DEPARTMENT VOLUNTARY TESTING PROGRAMS.  (a)  The department shall establish voluntary HIV testing programs in each public health region to make confidential counseling and testing available.  The department shall complete contact tracing after a confirmed positive test.(b)  The department may contract with public and private entities to perform the testing as necessary according to local circumstances.(c)  The results of a test conducted by a testing program or department program under this section may not be used for insurance purposes, to screen or determine suitability for employment, or to discharge a person from employment.(d)  A person who is injured by an intentional violation of Subsection (c) may bring a civil action for damages and may recover for each violation from a person who violates Subsection (c):(1)  $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater;  and(2)  reasonable attorney fees.(e)  In addition to the remedies provided by Subsection (d), the person may bring an action to restrain a violation or threatened violation of Subsection (c).|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.085 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter D. Testing Programs and Counseling|Section 85.085. Physician Supervision of Medical Care

Sec. 85.085.  PHYSICIAN SUPERVISION OF MEDICAL CARE.  A licensed physician shall supervise any medical care or procedure provided under a testing program.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.086 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter D. Testing Programs and Counseling|Section 85.086. Reports

Sec. 85.086.  REPORTS.  A testing program shall report test results for HIV infection in the manner provided by Chapter 81 (Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Act).|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.087 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter D. Testing Programs and Counseling|Section 85.087. Training of Counselors

Sec. 85.087.  TRAINING OF COUNSELORS.  (a)  The department shall develop and offer a training course for persons providing HIV counseling.  The training course shall include information relating to the special needs of persons with positive HIV test results, including the importance of early intervention and treatment and recognition of psychosocial needs.(b)  The department shall maintain a registry of persons who successfully complete the training course.(c)  The department may charge a fee for the course to persons other than employees of entities receiving state or federal funds for HIV counseling and testing programs through a contract with the department.(d)  The executive commissioner by rule shall set the fee in an amount that is reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of providing the course.(e)  The department may contract for the training of counselors.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0282, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.088 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter D. Testing Programs and Counseling|Section 85.088. State-Funded Health Clinics

Sec. 85.088.  STATE-FUNDED HEALTH CLINICS.  (a)  State-funded primary health, women's reproductive health, and sexually transmitted disease clinics shall:(1)  make available to patients and clients information and educational materials concerning the prevention of HIV infection; and(2)  provide or refer patients and clients to voluntary and affordable counseling and HIV testing services, including the patient's or client's choice of anonymous or confidential HIV testing or counseling.(b)  Information provided under Subsection (a)(1) shall be routinely incorporated into patient education and counseling in clinics specializing in sexually transmitted diseases and women's reproductive health.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0283, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.089 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter D. Testing Programs and Counseling|Section 85.089. Disciplinary Action

Sec. 85.089.  DISCIPLINARY ACTION.  This subchapter does not prohibit disciplinary proceedings from being conducted by the appropriate licensing authorities for a health care provider's violation of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|