HB 340
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of dextromethorphan; providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 473
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to indoor air quality in public school buildings.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Environment--Air | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 729
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Parentage Act regarding gestational agreements.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SURROGATE MOTHERS | UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT
HB 965
78-0 (2003)
Author: Mercer, Ken
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health in consultation with the Texas Education Agency to study the cost and feasibility of installing automated external defibrillators in public high school buildings.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| DEFIBRILLATORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
HB 1555
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain medications and related services through the medical assistance program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Considered in Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1559
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain services and medications through the medical assistance program to persons with HIV infection or AIDS.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Considered in Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--AIDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1560
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a study of indoor molds conducted by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION
HB 1708
78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of bottled and vended drinking water operators.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PERMITS | Safety | Water--General
HB 1814
78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | CHILDREN & FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT FOR | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR | HEALTH CARE INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, DEPARTMENT FOR | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1921
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1922
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to an immunization education program established by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 1929
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2111
78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to presumed consent to human organ donation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 2991
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the purchase of equipment and hiring of employees by the Texas Department of Health for newborn screening.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3006
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to state health and human services.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUDITOR, STATE | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND OF TEXAS COUNCIL | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH CARE INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 3010
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to information provided to parents of newborn children relating to immunizations.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3343
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the coordination of statewide public transportation by the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3497
78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to funding and extending the expiration date of the regional emergency medical dispatch resource center pilot program.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Political Subdivisions
HB 3519
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to health and human services.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | CHILD HEALTH PLAN | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Children's Insurance | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 163
78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Granting Town Talk Foods, Inc., and Thomas E. Potthoff permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Civil Practices
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | POTTHOFF, THOMAS E. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State | TOWN TALK FOODS, INC.
SB 39
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 40
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to an immunization education program established by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 43
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to certain immunization programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | PHYSICIANS
SB 160
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to education relating to human organ donation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SB 162
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 237
78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of drinking water at certain youth camps.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Water--General | YOUTH CAMP
SB 242
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to indoor air quality in public school buildings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Environment--Air | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 314
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the coordination of statewide public transportation by the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Government Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 491
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an assessment of school-based mental health and substance abuse programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 530
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to performance measures for regional advisory councils in trauma service areas.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Health--Rural | RURAL | TERTIARY MEDICAL CARE & FACILITIES
SB 692
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to emergency medical services providers reporting certain information to the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1148
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to information provided to parents of newborn children relating to immunizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1202
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to directing the Texas Department of Health to study and report on the use and effectiveness of nurse triage lines.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STRATEGIC PLANS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1284
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of equipment and hiring of employees by the Texas Department of Health for newborn screening.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1409
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the regional emergency medical dispatch resource center pilot program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Political Subdivisions
SB 1421
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | CHILDREN & FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT FOR | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, DEPARTMENT FOR | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1453
78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of bottled and vended drinking water operators.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PERMITS | Safety | Water--General
SB 1862
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to health and human services.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | CHILD HEALTH PLAN | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 54
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Granting Town Talk Foods, Inc., and Thomas E. Potthoff permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | POTTHOFF, THOMAS E. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State | TOWN TALK FOODS, INC.
HB 103
78-1 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Department of Health for the purpose of contracting with service providers under the primary health care program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 7
78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--General | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TELECONFERENCING | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 11
78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Commission on Private Security and the transfer of its functions to the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 28
78-3 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to state and local government fiscal management, including various matters related to increasing administrative efficiency in state government; making related appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Judges | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Highways | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--School District | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HR 344
78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TELECONFERENCING | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 251
77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certification of food managers.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTAURANTS | Safety
HB 342
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the study of disease management programs for children's asthma and to the establishment of an asthma and allergy research advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 416
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to requiring drug wholesalers to provide certain information to the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 417
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to requiring drug manufacturers to provide certain information to the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 757
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the establishment of a task force to eliminate health and health access disparities in Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| HEALTH DISPARITIES TASK FORCE | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Relations | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 998
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the animal friendly account and advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ANIMAL FRIENDLY ACCOUNT | ANIMAL FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSE PLATES
HB 1097
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to training for certain health and human services agency staff and contractors regarding eligibility of certain persons for services.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 1101
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a state strategic health plan.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AT HOUSTON
HB 1251
77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to fire-resistant upholstered furniture; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| FURNITURE & FIXTURES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 1283
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a study of barriers to providing binational health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1333
77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to making emergency appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1349
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the mission, responsibilities, and duties of the Texas Department of Health to eliminate health and health access disparities in Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care
HB 1587
77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Family--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1967
77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to a state prescription drug plan for certain older individuals and individuals who have serious health care conditions.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2003
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of certain medication algorithms in the treatment of certain mentally ill inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2006
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to indoor air quality in public school buildings.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Environment--Air | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 2142
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to the publication of certain brochures for the federal special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget
HB 2160
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2406
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to a supplemental health benefit plan for certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2602
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to indigent health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 2614
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| BORDER | DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care
HB 2630
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the study of disease management programs for tuberculosis in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | TUBERCULOSIS
HB 2669
77-0 (2001)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to prepare a request for information for storing and distributing vaccines.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
HB 2670
77-0 (2001)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to allow health care providers to use certain vaccines in the vaccines for children program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
HB 2671
77-0 (2001)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to promote the vaccines for children program to certain health care providers not currently enrolled in the program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
HB 2797
77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to open-flame standards for mattresses and upholstered furniture; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FURNITURE & FIXTURES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 2807
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a demonstration project to extend Medicaid coverage to certain low-income individuals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2844
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Health to exempt certain projects from rules relating to asbestos abatement.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ASBESTOS | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 2906
77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of an additional fee on nursing and convalescent homes for the purpose of allowing the state to increase reimbursement rates to the homes under the state Medicaid program and to qualify for more federal Medicaid funds.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes
HB 3038
77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the employment of Medicaid recipients and to the enrollment of Medicaid recipients and state child health plan enrollees in certain group health benefit plans.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3085
77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of products containing mercury; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
HB 3155
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pediatric diabetes research advisory committee in the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| DIABETES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | TEXAS PEDIATRIC DIABETES RESEARCH ACT OF 2001
HB 3244
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Health to temporarily transfer money appropriated for the purpose of a tobacco endowment program administered by the department to use for another tobacco endowment program administered by the department.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Tobacco Products
HB 3555
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to transfer of the regulation of riding stables to the Texas Animal Health Commission from the Texas Department of Health.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Agriculture | Amusements, Games, Sports | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HCR 223
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Directing the Texas Department of Health to prepare a list of foods and beverages fortified with calcium for use by each primary and secondary school in Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 279
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Directing the Texas Department of Health to adopt and enforce rules for the ImmTrac Registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | IMMTRAC REGISTRY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 316
77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 3038.
Signed by the Governor
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Corrective
HR 1367
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1156.
Reported enrolled
| ASSETS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--AIDS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Women
SB 83
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/27/01
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 279
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to sanctions imposed against, and confidential information regarding, certain facilities regulated by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 280
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the gathering of information on and the use of funds from a more efficient means of storing and distributing vaccines.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
SB 281
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to allow health care providers to use certain vaccines in the federal vaccines for children program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
SB 282
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to promote the vaccines for children program to certain health care providers not currently enrolled in the program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
SB 338
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a state plan for and continuing education relating to the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEPATITIS
SB 368
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to permanency planning procedures for children in state institutions and to family-based alternatives to the institutionalization of children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Family--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Nursing Homes | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 424
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a state strategic health plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | STRATEGIC PLANS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AT HOUSTON
SB 496
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a study of barriers to providing binational health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BORDER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEXICO
SB 531
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health in consultation with the General Services Commission to study the cost and feasibility of installing automated external defibrillators in state buildings.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| DEFIBRILLATORS | GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 685
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to transfer of the regulation of riding stables to the Texas Animal Health Commission from the Texas Department of Health.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Agriculture | Amusements, Games, Sports | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 766
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the processing and sale of meat and poultry products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
SB 861
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to indoor air quality in public school buildings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Environment--Air | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 877
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 878
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to fire-resistant mattresses and upholstered furniture; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FURNITURE & FIXTURES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
SB 879
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Family--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 945
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to the publication of certain brochures for the federal special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget
SB 1046
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the enforcement powers of the Texas Department of Health over food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
SB 1152
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to establishing the Tex Rx plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | TEX RX PLAN
SB 1156
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the state Medicaid program.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| ASSETS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--AIDS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Women
SB 1245
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to reporting certain acts of misconduct by and background checks of certain employees and applicants for employment of certain health care agencies and facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1456
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pediatric diabetes research advisory committee in the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| DIABETES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | TEXAS PEDIATRIC DIABETES RESEARCH ACT OF 2001
HB 408
76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of licensing and regulation of home health and community support services agencies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General
HB 494
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to drug benefits available under certain health care programs administered by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 664
76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the sale of certain land by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 765
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the processing of certain fees by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1161
76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the tobacco settlement permanent trust account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Tobacco Products
HB 1381
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the immunization registry maintained by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAL RECORDS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1396
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the evaluation of licensing for intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1398
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to indigent health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
| County Government--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TERTIARY MEDICAL CARE & FACILITIES
HB 1444
76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to local public health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, TEXAS BOARD OF | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1556
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Relating to reports of overdoses of certain controlled substances to the Texas Department of Health; creating an offense.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | MEDICAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1579
76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Family--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1652
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an education and prevention program for hepatitis C.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEPATITIS
HB 1656
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to health benefits plan coverage for certain children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Children's Insurance | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1748
76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the long-range plan for the Texas Center for Infectious Disease and the provision of tuberculosis and communicable infectious disease health care and laboratory services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TEXAS CENTER FOR | Retirement Systems--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TUBERCULOSIS
HB 2039
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the regulation of certain abusable volatile chemicals; providing for injunctive relief and administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| CHEMICALS, VOLATILE | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2085
76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Health and Texas Department of Health, including the operation of certain boards and councils administratively attached to the department; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health--General | Sunset Bills
HB 2336
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to temporary service retirement options for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | LAYOFFS & WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS | Retirement Systems--General
HB 2518
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to temporary service retirement options and health coverage for certain employees whose jobs are eliminated through privatization.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | LAYOFFS & WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS | Retirement Systems--General
HB 2562
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to regional injury prevention centers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | REGIONAL INJURY PREVENTION CENTERS | Safety
HB 2637
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the Texas Department of Health's regulation of certain food establishments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 2668
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to accreditation of environmental testing laboratories.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
HB 2708
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health benefits plan coverage for certain children.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Children's Insurance | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 2909
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the nursing and convalescent home trust fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes
HB 3036
76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to immunizations of children.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3302
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain private facilities that provide behavioral or mental health care services; imposing civil, criminal, and administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Postponed
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3504
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the long-range plan for the South Texas Hospital and the provision of tuberculosis and other health care services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TUBERCULOSIS
HB 3625
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring certain convalescent and nursing homes to execute a surety bond.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Nursing Homes
HB 3681
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the use of competitive bidding for certain functions and components of the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Purchasing--State
SB 43
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to reports of overdoses of certain controlled substances to the Texas Department of Health; creating an offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | MEDICAL RECORDS | PHYSICIANS
SB 96
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of licensing, certification, and regulation of home health and community support services agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General
SB 200
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to imposition of administrative penalties against personal care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--General | Nursing Homes
SB 367
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board and Department of Health, including the operation of certain boards and councils administratively attached to the department; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health--General | Sunset Bills
SB 458
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a newborn hearing screening, tracking, and intervention program.
Senate: Health Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEARING DISORDERS | Hospitals | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 566
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to local public health services.
Senate: Health Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, TEXAS BOARD OF | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 597
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the nursing and convalescent home trust fund.
Senate: Health Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes
SB 632
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the long-range plan for the Texas Center for Infectious Disease and the provision of tuberculosis and communicable infectious disease health care and laboratory services.
Senate: Health Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TEXAS CENTER FOR | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TUBERCULOSIS
SB 1143
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring certain convalescent and nursing homes to execute a surety bond.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Nursing Homes
SB 1156
76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to regional injury prevention centers.
Senate: Health Services
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | REGIONAL INJURY PREVENTION CENTERS | Safety
SB 1198
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring certain convalescent and nursing homes to execute a surety bond.
House: Human Services Senate: Health Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Nursing Homes
SB 1238
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to accreditation of environmental testing laboratories.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
| Environment--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
SB 1239
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the Texas Department of Health's regulation of certain food establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
SB 1240
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the regulation of certain abusable volatile chemicals; providing for injunctive relief and administrative penalties.
Senate: Health Services
No action taken in committee
| CHEMICALS, VOLATILE | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1291
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to tobacco use in this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Tobacco Products
SB 1585
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the use of competitive bidding for certain functions and components of the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Purchasing--State
SB 1614
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the long-range plan for the South Texas Hospital and the provision of tuberculosis and other health care services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Senate: Health Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TUBERCULOSIS
SB 1725
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of a neonatal and prenatal care outreach services pilot project for Medicaid recipients.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1811
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain private facilities that provide behavioral or mental health care services; imposing civil, criminal, and administrative penalties.
Senate: Health Services
No action taken in committee
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1833
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to disposing of certain waste created by home health providers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | NEEDLES & SYRINGES
SB 1857
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the study of barriers to the binational exchange of health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | MEXICO
HB 688
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Health on immunization rates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 729
75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the facilities covered by and the emergency authority of the Texas Department of Health under the lead abatement law.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
HB 1377
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to drug benefits available under certain health care programs administered by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Economic Development
Tagged in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1520
75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the protection and use of certain products, information, and technology of the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1885
75-0 (1997)
Author: Alvarado, Leo
Relating to drug benefits available under certain health care programs administered by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 2389
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the sale of laboratory services to certain persons by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 2472
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the reporting of certain injuries to the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 2699
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and to the administration of certain of those functions by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
| Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills
HB 3020
75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the disposition of packaged disaster hospitals under the control of the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals
HB 3182
75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Relating to certain grants to community organizations made by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--AIDS
HB 3185
75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Relating to the repeal of certain advisory committees of the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 3462
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to transferring certain responsibilities of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission related to certain radioactive materials to the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 145
75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, DianaSponsor: Sibley, David
Directing the Texas Department of Health to conduct a study of fluoridated public water supplies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 156
75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: West, Royce
Directing the Texas Department of Health to develop a comprehensive plan to control the spread of Hepatitis A in Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 279
75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Directing the Texas Department of Health to study the state's implementation of the federal requirements under EPCRA.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 286
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Encouraging the Texas Department of Health to develop and institute education and smoking cessation programs.
House: Public Health
Signed by the Governor
| Education--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SMOKING
HCR 288
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Directing the Texas Department of Health to develop certain health care programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 296
75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Directing the TDH to conduct a study relating to access to quality dental care by minors.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Interim Studies | Minors | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1057
75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Directing the Texas Department of Health to study the state's implementation of the requirements under federal EPCRA law.
House: Public Health
Committee report printed and distributed
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1254
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John
Encouraging the Texas Department of Health to continue to promote tobacco use prevention education and cessation programs.
House: Public Health
Committee report filed with Chief Clerk
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Tobacco Products
SB 267
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Health on immunization rates.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 368
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and to the administration of certain of those functions by the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills
SB 564
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the facilities covered by and the emergency authority of the Texas Department of Health under the lead abatement law.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
SB 919
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the administration of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Service.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & CRISIS SERVICES ACT
SB 994
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the protection and use of certain products, information, and technology of the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 1405
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to drug benefits available under certain health care programs administered by the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1517
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Davila, Diana
Relating to the repeal of certain advisory committees of the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1857
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to transferring certain responsibilities of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission related to certain radioactive materials to the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 920
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Encouraging the Texas Department of Health to continue to promote tobacco use prevention education and cessation programs.
Reported enrolled
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Tobacco Products
HB 1207
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cook, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the authority of a hospital district to contract with the Texas Department of Health for the provision of certain health care services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2022
74-0 (1995)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the construction of laboratory and office facilities for the Texas Department of Health; granting authority to issue a bond.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 108
74-0 (1995)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Granting Fernando and Luis Canseco, doing business as Reliable Ambulance Service, permission to sue the State of Texas.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | RELIABLE AMBULANCE SERVICE | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HCR 137
74-0 (1995)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Directing the Texas Department of Health, the Blackland Research Center, the Texas A&M University System, and the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas to study the current role of local governments in providing public health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLACKLAND RESEARCH CENTER | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 407
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to making emergency appropriations for distribution of state money to school districts and certain public institutions and commissions and to emergency reductions in the current appropriations to the Texas Department of Health.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1097
74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the construction of laboratory and office facilities for the Texas Department of Health; granting authority to issue a bond.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Management & Control
SR 1243
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Urging the Texas Department of Health, in conjunction with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other appropriate state or federal agencies or institutions, to study the current system by which deadly pathogens are manufactured and distributed.
Senate: Administration
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 193
73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Department of Health conduct a study of the oral health needs of long-term care residents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Nursing Homes | ORAL HEALTH
HB 343
73-0 (1993)
Author: Glaze, BobSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the reporting of certain injuries to the Department of Public Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INJURY REPORTING
HB 590
73-0 (1993)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to approval by the Texas Department of Health for new drugs used in treating progressive, fatal diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 954
73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to retaining the current names of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Board of Health.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| HEALTH, BOARD OF | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1000
73-0 (1993)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to retaining the current names of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Board of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, BOARD OF | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1155
73-0 (1993)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to commissioning certain employees of the Texas Department of Health as peace officers.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1299
73-0 (1993)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to requiring a chemical distributor to obtain a permit from the Texas Department of Health; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PERMITS
HB 1502
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to distribution of child passenger safety seat systems by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint
HB 1550
73-0 (1993)
Author: McDonald, Nancy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to criminal penalties provided for violations regarding on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
| Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1665
73-0 (1993)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Health Professions Council, the continuation and functions of the Midwifery Board and the regulation of the practice of midwifery, the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians and the regulation of dietetics, and the abolition of the Texas Board of Licensure for Nursing Home Administrators and the transfer of the regulation of nursing home administrators to the Texas Department of Health; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MIDWIFERY BOARD | MIDWIVES | NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS, TEXAS BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills
HB 1680
73-0 (1993)
Author: Martin, MikeSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health over demolition and renovation activities to protect the public from emissions of asbestos.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
| ASBESTOS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
HB 1778
73-0 (1993)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to requiring a chemical distributor to obtain a permit from the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1973
73-0 (1993)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the approval of certain laboratories by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 2136
73-0 (1993)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Health to adopt rules imposing occupational safety and health regulations on political subdivisions of the state.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably as substituted
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Health & Safety | Political Subdivisions
HB 2776
73-0 (1993)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the establishment of an Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Development Fund; providing for the payment of funds to service providers by the Texas Department of Health; establishing criteria for the payment of such funds; and declaring an emergency.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES & TRAUMA SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT FUND | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Emergency Services | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 114
73-0 (1993)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Directing the Texas Department of Health to create a task force to be known as the Task Force On Pain Management.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 830
73-0 (1993)
Author: Davila, Diana
Requesting the Texas Department of Health and other agencies that deal with child abuse to monitor and support independently established child abuse prevention programs modeled on Hawaii's Healthy Start/Healthy Family program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Minors | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 28
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Glaze, Bob
Relating to procedural and fire safety requirements relating to long-term care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | Safety
SB 29
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to licenses of and complaint investigations and data collection on quality improvement of convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/93
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | Safety
SB 86
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the licensing of hospitals by the Texas Department of Health including the provision and appropriation of fees and the assessment of civil penalties and administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Hospitals
SB 90
73-0 (1993)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the access to information for epidemiologic and toxicologic investigations by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 372
73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to retaining the current names of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Board of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
| HEALTH, BOARD OF | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 388
73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the reporting of certain injuries to the Department of Public Health.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INJURY REPORTING
SB 559
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to fees for issuance of certain certificates issued by the Texas Department of Health; making an appropriation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 563
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to employ peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Law Enforcement
SB 674
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of health professions, including the profession of nursing facility administration, and to the abolition of the Texas Board of Licensure for Nursing Home Administrators; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MIDWIFERY BOARD | MIDWIVES | NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS LICENSURE ACT, TEXAS | NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS, TEXAS BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills
SB 981
73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the approval of certain laboratories by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 1045
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health over demolition and renovation activities to protect the public from emissions of asbestos.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASBESTOS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
SB 1127
73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to rules adopted by the Texas Board of Health regarding the transportation and routing of radioactive material and waste.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SCR 64
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Directing the Texas Department of Health to create a task force to be known as the Task Force On Pain Management.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 426
72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, KaryneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to notification concerning certain permits issued by the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Water Commission, and the Texas Air Control Board.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | Environment--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | WATER COMMISSION
HB 708
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to restrictions on the issuance of permits to certain persons by the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Air Control Board, and the Texas Water Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | Environment--Air | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS
HB 910
72-0 (1991)
Author: Schechter, Sue | et. al.
Relating to abolition of the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council and the transfer of certain of the council's functions to the governor's office, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Information Resources, and the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Government Organization
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL, TEXAS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Sunset Bills
HB 1194
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the competence of an applicant for the issuance, renewal, extension, amendment, or transfer of a permit by the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Water Commission, or the Texas Air Control Board.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | Environment--Air | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | WATER COMMISSION
HB 1238
72-0 (1991)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to criminal penalties provided for violations of rules adopted by the Texas Board of Health or its authorized agents regarding on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Public Health
Reported from s/c favorably with amendments
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1497
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to administrative orders and suits for injunctive relief by the Texas Department of Health concerning the storage and disposal of used and scrap tires.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | TIRES
HB 1595
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain permit conditions and to permits and exemptions issued by the Texas Air Control Board, the Texas Department of Health, and the Texas Water Commission; imposing civil penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | Environment--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | WATER COMMISSION
HB 1621
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to tests for lead poisoning conducted by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1660
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to licensing fees charged to a convalescent or nursing home by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes
HB 1768
72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the establishment of an information clearinghouse by the waste minimization offices of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Water Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | WATER COMMISSION
HB 1784
72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the establishment of an information clearinghouse by the waste minimization offices of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Water Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
| Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | WATER COMMISSION
HB 1795
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to a report on the status of health care services by the commissioner of health and to cost estimates for procedures and services by hospitals and nursing homes.
House: Public Health
Coauthor Authorized
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | Nursing Homes
HB 1805
72-0 (1991)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to procedures for public hearings held by the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Air Control Board.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | Environment--Air | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1842
72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the retention and disposal of certain records maintained by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1858
72-0 (1991)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Health to obtain rebates from producers or marketers of food for the WIC program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1971
72-0 (1991)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Commission, the Texas Department of Health, and certain local and regional governmental entities regarding projected costs of meeting environmental quality standards and the public's willingness to pay for environmental protection efforts.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Intergovernmental Relations | WATER COMMISSION
HB 1987
72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to permits for certain facilities regulated by the Texas Air Control Board, the Texas Water Commission, or the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | Environment--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | WATER COMMISSION
HB 1992
72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the Texas Department of Health's authority to adopt alternative minimum standards for hospitals in rural communities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals
HB 2053
72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, CarolynSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority to issue temporary licenses under the Texas Hospital Licensing Law (Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code); granting authority for the Texas Board of Health to adopt rules setting temporary license fees; increasing fees authorized for hospital plan review; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Hospitals
HB 2054
72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, CarolynSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to validation inspections of hospitals by the Texas Department of Health; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals
HB 2280
72-0 (1991)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the issuing of permits by the Department of Health for landfills and hazardous waste disposal sites.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS
HB 2575
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Development Fund; providing for the payment of funds to service providers by the Texas Department of Health; establishing criteria for the payment of such funds; and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES | EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES & TRAUMA SYSTEMS DEV. FUND | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Emergency Services | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2839
72-0 (1991)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to transferring the regulatory authority concerning convalescent and nursing homes and personal care facilities from the Texas Department of Health to the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Nursing Homes | PERSONAL CARE FACILITY
SB 208
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to restrictions on the issuance of permits to certain persons by the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Air Control Board, and the Texas Water Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | Environment--Air | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | WATER COMMISSION
SB 307
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Glaze, Bob
Relating to the commissioner of health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | State Officers
SB 327
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Glaze, Bob
Relating to the reporting of injuries to the Texas Department of Health; amending Title 2, Health and Safety Code; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | INJURY PREVENTION & CONTROL ACT
SB 379
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Schechter, Sue | et. al.
Relating to abolition of the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council and the transfer of certain of the council's functions to the governor's office, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Department of Community Affairs, the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, the Department of Information Resources, the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the Texas Department of Commerce, and the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Government Organization Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
| COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HOMELESS, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR SERVICES FOR THE | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | IMMIGRATION & REFUGEES, GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMT. ON | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Sunset Bills
SB 492
72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the access to information for epidemiologic and toxicologic investigations by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from calendar
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 508
72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to regulate the disinterment of dead bodies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/91
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 515
72-0 (1991)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to retention and disposal of records by certain programs administered by the Texas Department of Health; amending Chapter 142, Health and Safety Code; adding Chapter 249, Health and Safety Code; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 642
72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to indexing of birth and death records maintained by the Texas Department of Health and to the provision of death information to county clerks and the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 693
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Harris, Jack
Relating to the procurement of professional services by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 976
72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the composition of the Texas Board of Health.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 1099
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to permits for certain facilities regulated by the Texas Air Control Board, the Texas Water Commission, or the Texas Department of Health, to pollution prevention, and to the disposal of certain solid waste; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WATER COMMISSION
SB 1294
72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the issuance of permits by the Texas Department of Health for certain solid waste disposal facilities within a certain distance of a fault or fault line.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS
HB 7
72-1 (1991)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to health and human services, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Health, other state agencies and providers, and including the enforcement of child support obligations; creating offenses and providing penalties; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
| BONDS | Family--Child Support | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION & PLANNING OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, TEXAS BOARD OF | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--General | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD | MINORITY HEALTH, OFFICE OF | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPT. OF | PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 64
72-2 (1991)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation and allocation of bonding construction funds to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the Texas Youth Commission and to special provisions governing appropriations made by the General Appropriations Act to those agencies and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Government Organization Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| BONDS | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 855
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a requirement that all hospitals provide cancer information to the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| CANCER | Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals
HB 1238
71-0 (1989)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the competence of an applicant for the issuance of a permit from or the renewal, amendment, or transfer of a permit issued by the Texas Air Control Board, the Texas Water Commission,...
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | Environment--Air | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | WATER COMMISSION
HB 1239
71-0 (1989)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the issuance of permits to certain persons by the Texas Air Control Board, the Texas Water Commission, and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | Environment--Air | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | WATER COMMISSION
HB 1411
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to Statewide Health Coordinating Council, health planning activities in the State, and the health data and policy analysis activities of the Texas Department of Health; amending the Texas....
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNSEL CODE | TEXAS HEALTH PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT
HB 1466
71-0 (1989)
Author: Denton, BettySponsor: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to access to, processing of, and use of certain criminal history records; providing a penalty; making an appropriation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1683
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Health to pay Medical Advisory Board members for their professional consultation services.
House: Public Health
Pending in committee
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1930
71-0 (1989)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the membership of the Texas Board of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1944
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to criminal history checks of employees of certain facilities that provide services to the elderly or disabled and that are licensed by the Texas Department of Health; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
| Aging | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes
HB 1949
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the disposition of certain fees and charges collected by hospitals operated by the Texas Department of Health, amending Section 6A, Chapter 548, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971....
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | State Finances, Management & Control
HB 1981
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to voluntary certification of industrial ambulances by the Texas Department of Health and to authorized emergency vehicles operated on highways.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2169
71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a solid waste disposal fee and other fees charged by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Environment--Solid Waste | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2173
71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the registration and permitting requirements of certain municipal solid waste management facilities and to establishing a waste minimization and recycling office within the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2361
71-0 (1989)
Author: Watkins, Gary
Relating to the establishment and operation of a comprehensive health professions resource center by the Texas Department of Health; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2546
71-0 (1989)
Author: Earley, Robert
Relating to the payment of compensatory per diem to members of advisory committees appointed to assist the Texas Board of Health and the Texas Department of Health; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Public Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2559
71-0 (1989)
Author: Colbert, Paul | et. al.
Relating to certain regulatory functions and procedures of the Texas Department of Health involving screening of children who have special senses and communication disorders and who need remedial vision....
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Handicapped Persons | Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Minors | SPECIAL SENSES & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, INTERAGENCY COMMIT | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HB 2972
71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of Texas-Mexico health and environmental issues in the Texas Department of Health.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Intergovernmental Relations | MEXICO | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HCR 83
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Directing the Department of Health to study the closings of inner city hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 791
71-0 (1989)
Author: Wright, Brad
Calling on the Texas Department of Health to improve the disposition of complaints against nursing home administrators.
House: Public Health
Reported enrolled
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 332
71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Hill, Anita
Relating to the requirement for criminal history checks of nurse trainees for and employees of certain facilities that provide services to the elderly or disabled and that are licensed by the Texas Department of ...
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
| Aging | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes
SB 545
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the approval of certain state employee health fitness programs by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Public Employees--State Employees
SB 745
71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Health to pay medical advisory board members for their professional consultation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 859
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to the policy of this state and the role of the Texas Department of Health concerning the regulation of sources of radiation and the management of solid waste.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1116
71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to certain regulatory functions and procedures of the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIATION CONTROL ACT, TEXAS
SB 1253
71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the establishment and operation of a comprehensive health professions resource center by the Texas Department of Health; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1362
71-0 (1989)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to the payment of compensatory per diem to members of advisory committees for the Texas Board of Health and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Public Officers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1374
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to access to records concerning a child after the entry of a decree of adoption and to confidential records kept by district clerks, by the Texas Department of Human Services, and by the Texas Department of ...
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Open Meetings & Open Records
SB 1517
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the registration and permitting requirements of certain municipal solid waste management facilities, to establishing a waste minimization and recycling office within the Texas Department of Health....
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
| Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1523
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to a solid waste disposal and cleanup and to solid waste disposal fees and other fees charged by the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
| Environment--Solid Waste | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1703
71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain regulatory functions and procedures of the Texas Department of Health as the Texas Radiation Control Agency involving naturally occurring radioactive material as a type of by-product material.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIATION CONTROL AGENCY, TEXAS
SB 1812
71-0 (1989)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the requirement that certain employers provide crop sheets and workplace chemical lists to employees and to the method of access of members of the community to workplace chemical lists.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPT. OF | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Agricultural Workers | RIGHT TO KNOW
SCR 117
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Barton, Erwin
Directing the Texas Department of Health to make available data on the costs associated with the most common diagnostic categories among older citizens.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Aging | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 182
71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Directing the Department of Health to assure accuracy in reporting the cause of death in a timely manner.
Signed by the Governor
| Health | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 124
71-1 (1989)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to an appropriation to the Texas Department of Health for solid waste management.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
| Appropriations | Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 59
71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the assesment and collection by and the appropriation to the Texas Department of Health of fees for certain regulatory, licensing, and other functions of the department.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/89
| Appropriations | Environment--Solid Waste | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 67
71-1 (1989)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enforcement of child support, including health insurance coverage for the child, and to the collection of information for the enforcement of child support by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Minors
HR 42
71-6 (1990)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Requesting that a test be conducted to determine metal contamination in Texas waterways by the Texas Department of Health and Texas Water Commission.
Reported enrolled
| Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATER COMMISSION
HB 36
70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in the business of removing asbestos from public buildings or encapsulating that asbestos; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
| ASBESTOS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 746
70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, DavidSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals in riding stables; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HORSES
HB 748
70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, David
Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of dogs in commercial kennels; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 763
70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the regulation of boarding homes; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| BOARDING HOME REGULATION ACT | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 768
70-0 (1987)
Author: Patrick, KaeSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of birth and death records maintained by the Bureau of Vital Statistics of the Texas Department of Health or by local registration officials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 902
70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the health risk assessment of certain toxic substances and harmful physical agents by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1066
70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders and to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Health in relation to the council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1099
70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the requirement that a hospital make an itemized statement of billed services available to a patient.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals
HB 1106
70-0 (1987)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the establishment of a program to initiate, expand, maintain, and improve emergency medical services and to provide trauma care, and to fees imposed on conviction of certain offenses arising under laws regulating the operation of a motor vehicle.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 1179
70-0 (1987)
Author: Clark, JerrySponsor: Anderson, Richard
Relating to fees collected by the Texas Department of Health for milk, milk products, and frozen desserts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1326
70-0 (1987)
Author: Shelley, DanSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to jurisdiction of the Texas Water Commission and Texas Department of Health over plans and specifications for certain sewage disposal systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
| Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1647
70-0 (1987)
Author: Cooper, AnneSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the regulation of greywater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
| Agriculture | Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1805
70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, LarrySponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to signs posted in food service establishments depicting the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge food from a choking person.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | RESTAURANTS
HB 1994
70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to access to confidential information contained in birth records and indexes maintained by the Texas Department of Health and local registrars of births.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 2006
70-0 (1987)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to birth and death records.
House: Public Health
Pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2237
70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the provision of medical and health care services to certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, TEXAS BOARD OF | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 2422
70-0 (1987)
Author: McWilliams, Jim
Relating to reports of public health issues.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2440
70-0 (1987)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to reassigning certain radiation control functions from the Texas Department of Health to the Texas Water Commission.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2471
70-0 (1987)
Author: Givens, Ron
Relating to a pilot program for the prevention of youth suicide.
House: Public Health
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | SUICIDE
HCR 152
70-0 (1987)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Directing the Texas Department of Health to take certain actions regarding the prevalence of diabetes among Mexican Americans.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| DIABETES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 201
70-0 (1987)
Author: Cooper, Anne
Directing specified agencies to develop a plan and interagency agreement providing for a continuum of residential care, treatment, education, training, habilitation, and vocational services to children with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Placed on Resolutions Calendar
| BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 202
70-0 (1987)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Commending certain health and human services agencies and requesting the Long Term Care Coordinating Council to study needs of nursing home residents.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | LONG-TERM CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 385
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to birth and death records.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 533
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders and to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Health in relation to the council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 537
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Watson, Ed
Relating to the health risk assessment of certain toxic substances and harmful physical agents by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 859
70-0 (1987)
Author: Anderson, Richard
Relating to fees collected by the Texas Department of Health for milk, milk products, and frozen desserts.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
| Agriculture | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MILK
SB 937
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to jurisdiction of the Texas Water Commission and Texas Department of Health over plans and specifications for certain sewage disposal systems.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
| Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1072
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the prevention and control of communicable diseases; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/amendments
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL RECORDS
SB 1403
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the requirement that a hospital make an itemized statement of billed services available to a patient.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals
SB 1463
70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to approving laboratories that perform the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening test and to duties of the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1508
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the regulation of infectious waste by the Texas Department of Health; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1527
70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to signs posted in food service establishments depicting the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge food from a choking person.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | RESTAURANTS | SIGNS
SCR 58
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Cooper, Anne
Directing certain agencies to develop a plan and interagency agreement to provide certain services to children with disabilities under the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 78
70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Requesting the governor to establish an interagency council on health promotion.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HEALTH PROMOTION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 138
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Commending certain health and human services agencies and requesting the Long Term Care Coordinating Council to study needs of nursing home residents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | LONG-TERM CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 87
70-2 (1987)
Author: Riley, Randall
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to executive federal forms necessary for the receipt of health facilities funding.
House: Public Health
Pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 96
70-2 (1987)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to jurisdiction of the Texas Water Commission and Texas Department of Health over plans and specifications for certain sewage disposal systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 36
70-2 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Riley, Randall
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to execute federal forms necessary for the receipt of health facilities funding.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 93
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to mandatory certification of professional lifeguards; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 341
69-0 (1985)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to regional administration by certain health-related state agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 527
69-0 (1985)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to charge fees under the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Environment--Solid Waste | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 776
69-0 (1985)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the reporting of occupational diseases to the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 832
69-0 (1985)
Author: McKinney, MikeSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to a mandatory spinal screening program to detect abnormal spinal curvature in children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 873
69-0 (1985)
Author: Tallas, JimSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to issuance of permits for solid waste facilities in certain counties and to approval or rejection of local solid waste management plans by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS
HB 1102
69-0 (1985)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to prohibiting a blood collection center from purchasing blood or blood derivatives from a person who has certain communicable diseases; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--AIDS | Health--General
HB 1114
69-0 (1985)
Author: McKinney, MikeSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the organization, powers, and duties of health authorities, public health districts, local health departments, and local health units, and to the powers and duties of a governing body of an incorporated municipality or a commissioners court of a county concerning those public health entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
1 hr notice-to sus. rules to consider
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1298
69-0 (1985)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the requirement that physicians file certain information concerning the abortions they perform with the Texas Department of Health; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 1668
69-0 (1985)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to mobile health examination units used for cancer detection.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CANCER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 1737
69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the costs of the record of proceedings before the Texas Board of Health and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 1766
69-0 (1985)
Author: Givens, Ron
Relating to a pilot program for the prevention of youth suicide.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | SUICIDE
HB 1818
69-0 (1985)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to a program to furnish oral health services to eligible individuals.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACT, TEXAS
HB 1842
69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to state health planning and resource development, a statewide health coordinating council, a state health plan, and health data collection; amending Title 71, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes to add a new Article 4418i; amending Article 4418h, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes; and declaring an emergency.
House: Government Organization
Coauthor authorized
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 1844
69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, JesseSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the provision of primary health care to eligible low-income individuals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care | PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES ACT, TEXAS
HB 1885
69-0 (1985)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Health to adopt rules prescribing fees to be charged for public health service; revising Article 4414c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes; and declaring an emergency.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2091
69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Board of Health; to certain health-related services, regulations, programs, facilities, and agencies; to the requirement that certain state agencies execute memoranda of understanding with the Texas Department of Health; and providing penalties.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Resources
See remarks
| DISABLED CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
HB 2319
69-0 (1985)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the provision of health and sanitation facilities for certain railroad employees.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Health & Safety | Transportation--Railroads
HCR 8
69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Commending hospitals, clinical laboratories, and cancer treatment centers for their past participation in the cancer registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Health & Human Resources
| CANCER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 88
69-0 (1985)
Author: Finnell, CharlesSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Expressing support for Texas Department of Health programs relating to Alzheimer's disease.
House: Retirement & Aging
Signed by the Governor
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 71
69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the renewal fee for a license to operate a youth camp.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | YOUTH CAMPS
SB 214
69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to charge fees under the Solid Waste Disposal Act; requiring certain reports and remittances; prescribing the disposition and use of funds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Appropriations
| Environment--Solid Waste | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 358
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Willy, John
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to investigate an employee or prospective employee of a nursing home or custodial care home and to the offense of unauthorized disclosure of criminal records; providing civil immunity for certain institutions, officers, and employees; providing a penalty.
House: Retirement & Aging Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes
SB 436
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to restricting issuance of permits by the Texas Department of Health for solid waste facilities in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
| Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS
SB 474
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Watson, Ed
Relating to the reporting of occupational diseases to the Texas Department of Health and to the powers and duties of the Texas Board of Health, the Texas Department of Health, and the commissioner of health; making certain information confidential.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Health & Safety
SB 692
69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Board of Health; to the continuation of the Occupational Safety Board; to contracts with nursing homes entered into by the Texas Department of Human Resources; to the requirement that certain state agencies execute memoranda of understanding with the Texas Department of Health; and providing penalties.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Resources
Record vote
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISABLED CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Nursing Homes | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
SB 796
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the provision of primary health care services to eligible low-income individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
| HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES ACT | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care | PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES ACT, TEXAS
SB 844
69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to a medical advisory board within the Texas Department of Health to assist the Texas Department of Public Safety division of driver's licensing.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 894
69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to a program to furnish oral health services to eligible individuals and to the establishment of the Oral Health Improvement Services Program within the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACT, TEXAS
SB 1027
69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the costs of the record of proceedings before the Texas Board of Health or the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 1325
69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to a program in the Texas Department of Health to coordinate the procurement of human tissue and organs for transplant and to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Board of Health; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Considered in public hearing
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SCR 20
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Commending hospitals, clinical laboratories, and cancer treatment centers for their past participation in the cancer registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| CANCER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 183
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Directing that an interagency working committee be formed to promote protection of public health and the environment.
Senate: Administration, Special
Received from the Senate
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AIR CONTROL BOARD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATER RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF
HB 103
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to a repeal of the requirement that state agencies adopt a code of conduct for agency employees who inspect and survey health care facilities.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Employees
HB 286
68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Board of Health, the Commissioner of Health, and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 525
68-0 (1983)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the control and eradication of anthrax.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Agriculture | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 542
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the establishment of a loan fund for use by a trustee of an institution.
House: Retirement and Aging
Referred to subcommittee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | LOANS | Nursing Homes
HB 595
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the exemption of Texas Department of Health medical assistance programs from certain provisions for the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 630
68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the eligibility of premature infants to receive the medical care provided for crippled children.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 638
68-0 (1983)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Health Facilities Commission and to powers and duties of the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
| HEALTH FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 816
68-0 (1983)
Author: Valles, Robert "Bob"
Relating to the annual financial report filed by the Texas Board of Health relating to administration of the law regulating circuses, carnivals, and zoos.
House: Public Health
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 916
68-0 (1983)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to the creation of an office of adolescent pregnancy and parenthood in the Texas Department of Human Resources.
House: Human Services
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1566
68-0 (1983)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to mobile health examination units used for cancer detection.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
| CANCER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 1945
68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to data collected under the Texas Cancer Control Act and to duties of the Texas Board of Health under that Act.
House: Public Health
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| CANCER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | MEDICAL RECORDS
HCR 31
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Requesting the Texas Department of Health to redirect its diabetes screening money, study the scope and standards of diabetes education programs, and report its findings to the Texas Diabetes Council and the Legislature.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| DIABETES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 82
68-0 (1983)
Author: Polk, Mary
Requesting the Department of Health and Department of Human Resources to give high priority to the provision of family planning services for adolescents.
House: Human Services
Coauthor authorized
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 92
68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Granting Frank E. Hejl permission to sue the state and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEJL, FRANK E. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HCR 119
68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, Larry
Granting the Texas State Employees Union -- CWA/AFL-CIO permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Suits vs. State | TEXAS STATE EMPLOYEES UNION--CWA/AFL-CIO
HCR 258
68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Permitting Gulf Coast Regional Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Filed without the Governor's signature
| GULF COAST REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH-MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SB 73
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to fees collected by the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 98
68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to the composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Board of Health, the Commissioner of Health, and the Texas Department of Health and the authority of the county commissioners court to expend money for its county's public health and sanitation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 184
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the refund of certain money deposited by the Texas Department of Health into the treasury; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 258
68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the control of venereal disease; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | VENEREAL DISEASE ACT, TEXAS
SB 274
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to provide funds by grant or contract for the purchase of services, supplies, and equipment for public health purposes; changing certain property accounting methods; providing for retrospective application; establishing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Purchasing--State
SB 476
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the creation of the tertiary care division in the Texas Department of Health and to the provision of tertiary care services.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | TERTIARY MEDICAL CARE & FACILITIES
SB 657
68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Valles, Robert "Bob"
Relating to the annual financial report filed by the Texas Board of Health relating to administration of the law regulating circuses, carnivals, and zoos.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1047
68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to the collection of fees by the Texas Department of Health for public health services, to creation of a special fee fund in the State Treasury, to certain powers and duties of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Board of Health, and to subrogation rights of the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 1159
68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to data collected under the authority of the Texas Cancer Control Act.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| CANCER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | MEDICAL RECORDS
SB 1299
68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the acceptance by the state of the Primary Care Block Grant; establishing the Community Health Center Advisory Committee; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care | Intergovernmental Relations | RURAL
SB 1341
68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to a repeal of the requirement that state agencies adopt a code of conduct for agency employees who inspect and survey health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Employees
SB 1414
68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to the licensing, regulation, and supervision of nursing and convalescent homes and other providers of medical assistance and to the investigation of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect of residents, or other violations of nursing and convalescent home laws; providing penalties.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Nursing Homes
SCR 4
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Presnal, Bill
Directing the Texas Department of Health to continue informational programs to increase the awareness of the importance of reporting birth defects.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| BIRTH DEFECTS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 14
68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Hackney, Clint
Requesting the Department of Health to redirect its diabetes screening money, study the scope and standards of diabetes education programs, study the possible means of documenting diabetes mortality statistics and report its findings.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| DIABETES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 30
68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Granting Frank E. Hejl permission to sue the state and the Department of Public Health.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Filed without the Governor's signature
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEJL, FRANK E. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SCR 66
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to adopting the definition of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders as stated in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 70
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to developing state licensing standards for residential facilities serving adult persons having autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 128
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Permitting Gulf Coast Regional Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Committee on Administration
| GULF COAST REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH-MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 12
68-1 (1983)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the licensing, regulation, and supervision of nursing and convalescent homes and other providers of medical assistance and to the investigation of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect of residents, or other violations of nursing and convalescent home laws; providing penalties.
House: Retirement and Aging
Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Nursing Homes
HB 894
67-0 (1981)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to mobile health examination units used for cancer detection.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| CANCER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 1553
67-0 (1981)
Author: Rains, Don
Relating to the appropriation of certain fees to the Texas Department of Health for the administration of the Home Health Services Act.
House: Appropriations
No action taken
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1685
67-0 (1981)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the establishment of an epilepsy program in the Texas Department of Health.
House: Appropriations Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 2316
67-0 (1981)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to the appropriation to the Texas Department of Health to enforce occupational safety laws in grain elevators.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| GRAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATORS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Health & Safety | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2321
67-0 (1981)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to enforce occupational safety laws in grain elevators.
House: Appropriations
No action taken
| GRAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATORS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HCR 21
67-0 (1981)
Author: Turner, JimSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Directing the Department of Health to postpone licensing of radioactive waste management sites.
Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 88
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Granting Associated Memorial Homes of the Greenbelt, Inc. permission to sue the state.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| ASSOCIATED MEMORIAL HOMES OF THE GREENBELT, INC. | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HCR 219
67-0 (1981)
Author: Elizondo, PaulSponsor: Vale, Bob
Requesting the University of Texas system to study the requirement that certain products contain additives to discourage inhalation.
Signed by the Governor
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PAINT, AEROSOL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 198
67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the appropriation of certain fees to the Texas Department of Health for the administration of that Act.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 292
67-0 (1981)
Author: Richards, MikeSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the fee charged by the Texas Department of Health for copies of vital records.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 1088
67-0 (1981)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Amending the Kidney Health Care Act.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SCR 19
67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Directing the department of health to postpone licensing of radioactive waste management sites.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 64
67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Granting Frank E. Hejl permission to sue the State of Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEJL, FRANK E. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SCR 67
67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Granting Associated Memorial Homes of the Greenbelt, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| ASSOCIATED MEMORIAL HOMES OF THE GREENBELT, INC. | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 527
66-0 (1979)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to regulate the humane care and treatment of certain animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
| ANIMAL CONTROL & WELFARE ACT | Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HCR 57
66-0 (1979)
Author: Denton, Betty
Directing the Texas Education Agency, the Air Control Board and Department of Health to investigate the extent of health risks from asbestos in public schools.
House: Rules
Referred to Committee on Rules
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | ASBESTOS | EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 126
66-0 (1979)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Commending Texas Department of Health.
House: Rules
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SCR 38
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Congratulating the Texas Department of Health on 100th anniversary.
House: Health Services
Signed by the Governor
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SCR 87
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Resolved that the 66th Legislature hereby request the Texas Department of Human Resources and the Texas Department of Health to conduct a joint study, with consumerl input, of nursing staff manpower pools to determine their impact or available manpower and their effect on the cost of health care delivery.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 1074
65-0 (1977)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to changing the names of the Texas Board of Health Resources and the Texas Department of Health Resources and the title of the Director of Health Resources, meeting places of the board, and the rulemaking power of the board.
House: Health & Welfare
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 894
65-0 (1977)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to changing the names of the Texas Board of Health Resources and the Texas Department of Health Resources and title of the Director of Health Resources, allowing the board to fix meeting places of the board; prescribing the rulemaking power of the board.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
90 Day Bill
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SCR 9
65-1 (1977)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Martin, Tom
Granting C. Woodrow Deal permission to sue the state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
| DEAL, C. WOODROW | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 1342
64-0 (1975)
Author: Pentony, Joe
Relating to requiring certain minutes to be filed with State Department of Health.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 2081
64-0 (1975)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to regulation of the sale and use of lead-based paint and establishing a state program for the prevention of lead-based paint poisoning; providing penalties.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | LEAD POISONING | LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT
HB 2158
64-0 (1975)
Author: Tarbox, ElmerSponsor: Hance, Kent
Relating to the membership and change of name of the Texas Board of Athletic Trainers and to the merger of the Texas Board of Athletic Trainers into the State Department of Health.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATHLETIC TRAINERS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2199
64-0 (1975)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Department of Health to control and prevent certain noise; providing penalties.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
| Environment--Noise | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 964
64-0 (1975)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Providing for negotiation of an agreement with the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare enabling the Commissioner of Health to make recommendations to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare with respect to capital expenditures in the construction of health care facilities and health maintenance organizations within this state; defining terms; requiring persons proposing capital expenditures as defined in the Act to obtain a recommendation that the expenditures are consistent with standards, criteria or plans developed pursuant to certain federal acts, as defined herein; establishing methods of administration and control; authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of any grant, gift or contribution to assist in meeting the cost of carrying out the purposes of this Act; providing for cooperation with the public health planning regions and the Division of Hospital Survey and Construction of the Texas State Department of Health.
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably substituted
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 1177
63-0 (1973)
Author: Lee, Doyce R.
Authorizing the conveyance of certain land by the State Department of Health to the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use and benefit of Tyler State Center for Human Development.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1190
63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to noise abatement and control; giving the State Department of Health authority to regulate noise pollution; providing for injunctive relief and penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee hearing date
| Environment--Noise | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | NOISE ABATEMENT ACT, TEXAS
HB 1285
63-0 (1973)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to the coordination of emergency medical services by State Department of Health; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Resources
Sent to Calendar Committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 1363
63-0 (1973)
Author: Clayton, BillSponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to certain reports, permits, and duties required by the State Department of Health regarding death.
House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HCR 75
63-0 (1973)
Author: Cavness, DonSponsor: Herring, Charles
Granting permission to Robert D. Hejl to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Human Resources Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEJL, ROBERT D. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HCR 156
63-0 (1973)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the adoption of Transcendental Meditation (TM) of the Science of Creative Intelligence (SCI) by the State.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SCIENCE OF CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE | TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION
SB 490
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority, powers, and duties of the State Department of Health to control noise; establishing the Noise Control Advisory Board; providing penalties.
Senate: Human Resources
Committee substitute
| Environment--Noise | ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE CONTROL ACT OF TEXAS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 840
63-0 (1973)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Providing for negotiation of an agreement with the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare enabling the Commissioner of Health to make recommendations to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare with respect to capital expenditures in the construction of health care facilities and health maintenance organizations within this state; defining terms; requiring persons proposing capital expenditures as defined in the Act to obtain a recommendation that the expenditures are consistent with standards, criteria or plans developed pursuant to certain federal acts, as defined herein; establishing methods of administration and control; authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of any grant, gift or contribution to assist in meeting to cost of carrying out the purposes of this Act; providing for cooperation with the public health planning regions and the Division of Hospital Survey and Construction of the Texas State Department of Health; repealing all laws in conflict; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 855
63-0 (1973)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Denton, Lane
Relating to the coordination and development of emergency medical services by the State Department of Health; making certain requirements as to area plans; requiring progress reports to the legislature; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 991
63-0 (1973)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Making appropriations to the State Department of Health for immunization programs.
Senate: Finance
Committee hearing date
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | IMMUNIZATIONS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 62
62-0 (1971)
Author: Dramberger, A.L. "Tony"
Relating to providing for permanent immunization record cards for all children at birth.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 634
62-0 (1971)
Author: Cruz, Lauro | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation by the State Department of Health of certain commercial transactions involving hazardous substances; providing a penalty for violations.
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 753
62-0 (1971)
Author: Floyd, Guy | et. al.Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the authority of the State Department of Health to issue certificates of need for the construction or expansion of nursing and convalescent homes and similar institutions where required as a prerequisite for securing loans.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes
HB 978
62-0 (1971)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to rules and regulations for the use of safety glazing materials, providing for enforcement.
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
HB 1269
62-0 (1971)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to designating the Texas State Department of Health as Comprehensive Health Planning Agency for the state.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 362
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.Sponsor: Cruz, Lauro
Relating to providing for regulation by the State Department of Health of certain commercial transactions involving hazardous substances; providing penalties for violations.
| Business & Commerce--General | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 726
62-0 (1971)
Author: Watson, Murray
Relating to designating the Texas State Department of Health as the Comprehensive Health Planning Agency for the State.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 832
62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, Charles
Authorizing the Texas State Department of Health to receive by gift certain land in Nueces County for public health purposes.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | NUECES COUNTY | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SCR 118
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bates, James S.Sponsor: Clayton, Bill
Directing water agencies of State to study problems of securing adequate clean water for all households in Texas.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SAFE DRINKING WATER | WATER QUALITY BOARD, TEXAS | WATER RIGHTS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 17
62-2 (1972)
Author: Silber, Paul
Concerning the synthetic drug program.
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 72
62-2 (1972)
Author: Silber, Paul
Authorizing certain administrative powers of the State Department of Health in establishing a synthetic narcotic treatment program.
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 42
62-3 (1972)
Author: Clark, Jim
Expressing the concern of the Texas Legislature for the health and welfare of Texas citizens and urging environmental control through the authority vested in local and state agencies (Stauffer Chemical Company of Houston).
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STAUFFER CHEMICAL COMPANY
HB 49
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and licensing by the State Department of Health of persons and plants engaged in the picking, pasteurization, storage, transportation, and sale of certain crab meat; providing criminal penalties and injunctive remedies.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 711
61-0 (1969)
Author: Jungmichel, Charles H.
Relating to transfer by the Texas Department of Health to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System of fee simple title and the control and management of certain properties in Bastrop County, Texas.
| BASTROP COUNTY | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 728
61-0 (1969)
Author: Cruz, Lauro | et. al.
Relating to the State Department of Health; providing penalty for violations; providing for enforcement.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Agricultural Workers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HCR 128
61-0 (1969)
Author: Farenthold, Frances "Sissy" | et. al.
Directing the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Department of Public Welfare, and the Secretary of Agriculture regarding emergency food and commodity programs for the welfare of Texas children.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | PUBLIC WELFARE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 329
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to adoption of rules and regulations by the State Board of Health for the use of safety glazing materials and the labeling of all glass and glazing materials; providing for enforcement of the rules and regulations by county health officers.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 440
61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to transfer by the Texas Department of Health to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System of fee simple title and the control and management of certain properties in Bastrop County, Texas.
| Education--Higher--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SCR 55
61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Granting Robert D. Hejl permission to sue the State of Texas.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEJL, ROBERT D. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 39
61-1 (1969)
Author: Graves, Curtis M.
Relating to reports by manufacturers and wholesalers of certain drugs; amending the Texas Penal Code.
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 53
61-1 (1969)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to further defining the term "inspector"; providing for certain contracting powers of the Texas State Department of Health.
| Agriculture | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 87
61-2 (1969)
Author: Price, William Rayford
Relating to further defining the term "inspector" and providing for certain contracting powers of the Texas State Department of Health.
| Agriculture | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 208
60-0 (1967)
Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill"
Relating to the State Department of Health; providing definitions; fixing terms; providing for appointment; requiring the licensing of migrant labor camps; providing for the application, issuance, suspension, and revocation of licenses, etc; providing penalty for violations.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 356
60-0 (1967)
Author: Crews, David William | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the State Department of Health to recommend policies relating to medical aspects of driver licensing, traffic safety, and accident investigation.
| ACCIDENTS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 478
60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. | et. al.
Relating to directing the State Department of Health to develop and carry out a program to provide psychological and audiological tests to deaf or hard-of-hearing persons in certain areas of the state.
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEARING DISORDERS
HB 507
60-0 (1967)
Author: Schiller, Milton Joe
Relating to amending certain acts authorizing the State Department of Health to enforce proper standards of sanitation and health on all bus lines, air lines or railroad lines, operating within the State of Texas.
| Common Carriers | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Transportation--Railroads
HB 632
60-0 (1967)
Author: Lombardino, Frank | et. al.
Relating to transferring the authority to license private mental hospitals from the Texas State Department of Health to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing effective date of the Act.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 635
60-0 (1967)
Author: Clark, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain employers to establish and maintain first aid stations conforming to rules promulgated by the State Department of Health and to keep a registered nurse on duty; providing for enforcement.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Health & Safety
SB 120
60-0 (1967)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to the duty of the State Department of Health to recommend policies relating to medical aspects of driver licensing, traffic safety, and accident investigation.
| ACCIDENTS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 455
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to standards of physical safety, medical, psychiatric and rehabilitative care at State tuberculosis hospitals, State mental hospitals and State schools for the retarded.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals
SCR 63
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Directing the Texas Department of State to phase out the McKnight State Tuberculosis Hospital.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MCKNIGHT STATE TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 272
59-0 (1965)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to authorizing the State Health Department to establish minimum standards for plumbing, heating and electrical equipment for all mobile homes and house trailers.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Manufactured Housing
HB 893
59-0 (1965)
Author: Burgess, Steve A. | et. al.
Relating to directing the State Department of health to establish a program combating phenylketonuria, requiring the testing of newborn children for phenylketonuria.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HCR 66
59-0 (1965)
Author: Markgraf, Jim
Recommending an education program on effects of dangerous drugs.
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF OSTEOPATIC PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS | TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATION | TEXAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | TEXAS NURSES ASSOCIATION | TEXAS PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION | TEXAS POLICE ASSOCIATION | TEXAS SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
SB 130
59-0 (1965)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the unification and consolidation in the State Health Department of the responsibility, powers, duty, authority and functions of case finding, follow-up, treatment, cure, prevention, eradication and control of tuberculosis in the State of Texas.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | TUBERCULOSIS
HB 1006
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to requiring registration for wholesalers and distributors of drugs and medicines with the Commissioner of Health; providing for the revocation, cancellation, or suspension of such registration; setting certain fees; providing penalties for violation of the Act.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 64
58-0 (1963)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to providing for the licensing of clinical laboratories and clinical laboratory directors through the Texas State Health Department; providing for penalty for violation of this Act.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 411
58-0 (1963)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Texas State Department of Health to adopt rules and regulations concerning camping or housing facilities for migrant agricultural labor; providing for issuance of permits for construction and operation of such facilities; providing penalties for violation.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 224
57-0 (1961)
Author: Johnson, J. E. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing the Texas State Department of Health to provide planning assistance for political subdivisions and to accept grants therefor, under the provisions of the Federal Housing Act of 1954.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 401
57-0 (1961)
Author: Walker, Bill Newton "Billy"
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that all application fees and license fees collected under this Act shall be set aside and used exclusively by the State Health Department.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 426
57-0 (1961)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to amending Section 4 of H. B. No. 753, Acts of the 52nd Legislature, Regular Session, as amended, authorizing the exemption of all medical, surgical, technical equipment and supplies provided by the Texas State Department of Health to Local Public Health Units, Local Public Health Laboratories, state institutions, and non-profit institutions, contributing to the promotion and maintenance of public health by the usage of such medical, surgical, technical equipment and supplies administered by the State Health Department from system of accounting and placing responsibility for State property upon the Department.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 428
57-0 (1961)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to amending Section 6 of S. B. No. 75, Acts of the 49th Legislature, Regular Session, providing allocation of fees collected by the State Health Department for registration of livestock remedies; appropriating funds.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1075
57-0 (1961)
Author: Cowen, Warren C. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act promoting health and safety by regulating construction standards of mobile homes; providing penalties.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Manufactured Housing
SB 46
57-0 (1961)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending a certain Act to provide allocation of fees; appropriating funds.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 92
57-0 (1961)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing the exemption of all medical, surgical, technical equipment and supplies provided by the Texas State Department of Health to Local Public Health Units, Local Public Health Laboratories, state institutions, and non-profit institutions, contributing to the promotion and maintenance of public health by the usage of such medical, surgical, technical equipment and supplies administered by the State Health Department from system of accounting and placing responsibility for state property upon the Department.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Personal Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 396
57-0 (1961)
Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick"
Relating to authorizing the Texas State Department of Health to adopt rules and regulations concerning camping or housing facilities for migrant agricultural labor; providing for issuance of permits for construction and operation of such facilities; providing penalties for violation.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Agricultural Workers
SB 453
57-0 (1961)
Author: Dies, Jr., Martin
Relating to amending a certain Act to grant authority to the State Department of Health to approve additional methods of disinfectant to be maintained in public swimming pools.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
HB 56
56-0 (1959)
Author: McGregor, Frank Bobbitt | et. al.
Relating to requiring registration with the Texas State Department of Health of any person, firm or corporation who shall slaughter cattle, calf, sheep, swine, goat, poultry or domestic rabbit for human consumption; providing for penalty for non-registration.
| Agriculture | Aliens | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MEAT REGISTRATION LAW | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 335
56-0 (1959)
Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick"
Relating to authorizing the Texas State Department of Health to adopt rules and regulations concerning camping or housing facilities for migrant agricultural labor; providing penalties for violation.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Agricultural Workers | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 434
55-0 (1957)
Author: Cox, John Trimmier Morrison
Relating to authorizing the State Department of Health to arrange planning assistance for municipalities of twenty-five thousand (25,000) population or less, and to accept grants therefor under the provisions of the Federal Housing Act of 1954 or from other sources.
| City Government--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 278
55-0 (1957)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to authorizing the State Department of Health to provide Planning Assistance for Municipalities of 25,000 population or less and to accept grants therefor under the provisions of the Federal Housing Act of 1954 or from other sources.
| City Government--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 427
54-0 (1955)
Author: Cox, John Trimmier Morrison | et. al.
Relating to compensation of members of the State Board of Health; limiting to $1,000 a year the amount a member may receive for per diem and expenses.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 434
54-0 (1955)
Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation to the State Department of Health for the remainder of the 1954-1955 fiscal year to be used for administering the Nursing and Convalescent Homes Licensing Law.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 920
54-0 (1955)
Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation from the General Revenue Fund to the State Department of Health for the purchase and manufacture of anti-poliomyelitis vaccine for indigent and dependent children of the State; prescribing methods for distributing such vaccine and authorizing the State Board of Health to adopt necessary rules and regulations.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | IMMUNIZATIONS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 922
54-0 (1955)
Author: Murphy, Jr., Charles Alfred
Relating to making an appropriation from the General Revenue Fund for the purchase of anti-poliomyelitis (Salk) vaccine to be administered to wards of the State in special schools, hospitals, and similar institutions and to needy persons whose inoculation is in the interest of public health; prescribing a method for procuring and administering such vaccine.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | IMMUNIZATIONS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 243
52-0 (1951)
Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud"
Relating to amending certain acts by providing that the State Department of Health shall make and may amend regulations for collecting, recording, transcribing, compiling and preserving vital statistics and shall be authorized to suspend any part or parts of the Vital Statistics Law in time of disaster and substitute emergency regulations therefor.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 244
52-0 (1951)
Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud"
Relating to amending certain acts by providing for a standard certificate of birth; a penalty for the making of a false affidavit in support of a delayed registration of a birth or death; repealing provisions as to content of birth certificates.
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 245
52-0 (1951)
Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud"
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for a standard burial-transit permit; the registration of stillbirths; form and content of the standard certificates of death and stillbirth and the standard burial-transit permit.
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 218
52-0 (1951)
Author: Hudson, Hill D.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for a standard burial-transit permit; regulations of the State Department of Health regulating the disposal, transportation, interment, and disinterment of dead bodies to such extent as may be reasonable and necessary for the protection of the public health and safety.
| Common Carriers | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PERMITS | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 833
50-0 (1947)
Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Health to accept gifts and contributions from the Federal Government and from individuals, firms and corporations for the purpose of constructing a Medical Research Laboratory in the city of Austin.
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 754
49-0 (1945)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to creating a physical restoration service for crippled children in the State Department of Education, providing definition of crippled children.
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 216
49-0 (1945)
Author: Lanning, Royston Conrad "Doc"
Relating to designating the State Department of Health the state agency to make a complete survey of hospitals, hospital facilities, health centers, clinics and related public health needs within the State of Texas.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 502
48-0 (1943)
Author: Baker, Noel C.
Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Department of Health for the State Bureau of Vital Statistics for the employment of necessary assistance and the amounts and the purchases of essential supplies in the issuance of certified copies of certificates.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 121
47-0 (1941)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. | et. al.
Relating to defining and regulating hospitals, sanitariums, or infirmaries; providing for the revocation, suspension, and refusal of licenses; providing for the disposal of fees and fines; providing penalties for violation of the provisions of this Act.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals
HB 278
47-0 (1941)
Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud" | et. al.
Relating to making a certain emergency appropriation to the State Health Department out of the general funds in the State Treasury.
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1099
47-0 (1941)
Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for the support and maintenance of the Bedding Division of the State Department of Health for the two-year period beginning September 1, 1941, and ending August 31, 1943, and for other purposes.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 202
47-0 (1941)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to providing for a compensation plan for determining salaries of positions in the State Department of Health.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 270
47-0 (1941)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to appropriating One Hundred Thousand ($100,000) Dollars to the State Department of Health for laboratory supplies and services, and for improving sanitary and health conditions in areas adjacent to army camps, naval bases, flying fields, and other defense areas in Texas.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 691
46-0 (1939)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald | et. al.
Relating to transferring all duties, powers, and functions of the State Board of Barber Examiners, and the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists to the State Department of Health.
| BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 795
46-0 (1939)
Author: Worley, Francis Eugene
Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Health Department out of the General Fund in the State Treasury.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 81
46-0 (1939)
Author: Stone, William E.
Relating to making an appropriation to the State Health Department to be used for the purpose of assisting in the eradication of pneumonia.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 101
46-0 (1939)
Author: Shivers, Robert Allan "Allan"
Relating to making an appropriation to the State Health Department to be used for the purpose of assisting in the eradication of venereal diseases in the State on a cooperative basis with cities and counties and for carrying out venereal control programs.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 124
46-0 (1939)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to providing for the prevention and control of disease; giving the State Health Officer and the State Board of Health authority to promulgate orders, rules and regulations for the protection of the public health; amending certain the Vital Statistic Law and laws relating to the transportation of dead bodies.
| Environment--Solid Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
SB 149
46-0 (1939)
Author: Head, James Manley
Relating to making an appropriation for the State Health Department for the purpose of establishing and conducting full time rural health services on a cooperative basis when deemed necessary by the State Health Department.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Rural | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 393
45-0 (1937)
Author: Cotten, Clay
Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Health Department out of the General Fund in the State Treasury.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 425
44-0 (1935)
Author: Reader, Robert L.
Relating to making an appropriation of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) out of any moneys not otherwise appropriated, for the support, maintenance, and extra help for the State Laboratories of the State Health Department.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 444
44-0 (1935)
Author: Celaya, Augustine | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for emergency malaria control measures by the State Board of Health in certain counties for a period of seven (7) months.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 353
41-0 (1929)
Author: Wallace, John Forsythe
Relating to making appropriations to cover deficiencies in appropriations heretofore made for the support of the State governments for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1927, August 31, 1928, and August 31, 1929.
House: Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS | EAST TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | JOHN TARLETON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE | Legislature | LIVESTOCK SANITARY COMMISSION | NORTH TEXAS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE | NORTH TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE | PARDONS, BOARD OF | SAM HOUSTON STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE | SECRETARY OF STATE | SOUTH TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE | STATE BOARD OF CONTROL | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE | SUL ROSS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE | TAX COMMISSION | TEXAS TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS COLLEGE OF MINES & METALLURGY | WATER ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | WEST TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE
HB 44
40-1 (1927)
Author: Lipscomb, George Raiford | et. al.
Relating to providing for an adequate system of Vital Statistics, and for the registration of all births in this State, and for the compiling and preservation of records for such purposes; providing for issuance of birth and death certificates and certificates for disposing of all dead bodies in this State; providing penalties.
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 46
40-1 (1927)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin
Relating to providing for an adequate system of Vital Statistics, and for the registration of all births and deaths in this State, and for the compiling and preservation of records for such purposes; providing penalties for violating certain provisions of this Act.
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 47
40-1 (1927)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin
Relating to better protecting and promoting the health of the people of Texas; establishing the State Department of Health, to consist of a State Board of Health, appointed by the Governor, a State Health Officer, appointed by the State Board of Health.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 276
37-0 (1921)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer
Relating to a certain Act abolishing the office of Dairy and Food Commissioner.
| Agriculture | DAIRY & FOOD COMMISSIONER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Officers
HB 293
37-0 (1921)
Author: Veatch, John H. | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the office of Dairy and Food Commissioner of this State and conferring the authority, duties, etc., upon the State Health Officer.
| Agriculture | DAIRY & FOOD COMMISSIONER | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Officers
HB 404
37-0 (1921)
Author: Rogers, John C. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Health to procure diphtheria anti-toxin for free distribution.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 447
37-0 (1921)
Author: Harrington, James Thomas "Uncle Tom" | et. al.
Relating to requiring owners of "Baby Farms" to obtain license from State Board of Health.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 2
37-2 (1921)
Author: Satterwhite, Robert Lee
Relating to an appropriation for the State Health Department for the eradication of certain contagious diseases.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Rural | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 9
37-2 (1921)
Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy
Relating to Rural Sanitation.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Rural | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 25
36-0 (1919)
Author: Fly, William Madden | et. al.
Relating to amending certain articles so as to provide that the Department of Dairy and Food Commissioner of this State shall be consolidated with and made a part of the Department of the State Board of Health, and be known as the Pure Food and Drug Bureau of the Department of Public Health of this State.
| DAIRY & FOOD COMMISSIONER | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | MILK | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 26
36-0 (1919)
Author: Fly, William Madden | et. al.
Relating to amending certain laws so as to provide that the Pasteur Hospital or department shall be under the management and control of the State Board of Health and be administered as a bureau in the office of the State Health Officer by an Assistant State Health Officer, appointed by the State Health Officer by and with the advice and consent of the State Board of Health; prescribing the qualifications of such Assistant Health Officer.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PASTEUR HOSPITAL | RABIES
HB 42
36-2 (1919)
Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison
Relating to providing for the appointment by the State Health Officer of one or more State Sanitary Engineers.
| City Government--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 303
35-0 (1917)
Author: Peyton, John B. | et. al.
Relating to making appropriation for prevention and eradication of hookworm, malaria, typhoid fever, and other contagious or infections diseases.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 162
34-0 (1915)
Author: Powell, R. G. | et. al.
Relating to protecting and preserving the public health; reorganizing and conferring additional powers, duties and authority on the State Board and Department of Health.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health--General
SB 125
34-0 (1915)
Author: Bee, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to reorganizing and conferring additional powers, duties and authority on the State Board and Department of Health; making an appropriation.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PUBLIC HEALTH LAW | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 174
33-0 (1913)
Author: Cooper, Jr., Samuel Bronson
Relating to Texas State Board of Health, Vital Statistics establishing Charbon districts; providing that persons residing therein shall report all animals suffering with Charbon or supposed to have such disease to the County Health Officer, who shall report same to the State Board of Health, and providing for practicing physicians to report all persons suffering with said disease; providing for the State Board of Health or one who is under them to visit all stock reported to have Charbon; and providing for the isolation of same; prohibiting certain stock from running at large, and providing adequate penalties for enforcing such law.
| Agriculture | Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 366
33-0 (1913)
Author: Hornby, Sr., Harry P.
Relating to requiring the state health department to disseminate information concerning the cause, nature and extent of communicable disease and requiring the display throughout the state of a public health exhibit in a railway car; permitting railways to furnish free cars for this purpose and free transportation to persons engaged in the work.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 456
33-0 (1913)
Author: Fountain, James L.
Relating to safeguarding and improving the health of the school children of Texas, defining the duties of the state Board of Health, School Trustees, County Superintendent of public schools,
and affixing certain penalties.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 240
33-0 (1913)
Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton | et. al.
Relating to requiring the State Health Department to disseminate information concerning the cause, nature and extent of communicable diseases and requiring the display throughout the state of a public health exhibit in a railway car.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 366
33-1 (1913)
Relating to requiring State Health Department to disseminate information concerning the cause, nature, and extent of communicable diseases and requiring the display throughout the State of a public health exhibit in a railway car; permitting railways to furnish free cars for this purpose and free transportation to persons engaged in the work; permitting the giving and receiving of contributions to the work and making an appropriation for the expenses of the same.
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions