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 Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014)
 HUMAN RESOURCES CODE
 Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES
 Subtitle D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
 Chapter 40. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES  
 Subchapter C. GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT  

  Sec. 40.0523. INFANT MORTALITY PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM    

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  • (a) The department and the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council jointly shall develop and implement a statewide education program designed to prevent infant mortality. The department and the council shall develop and mutually agree to a memorandum of understanding to clearly define the responsibilities of the department and the council under this section.

    (b) In developing and implementing the program, the department and the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council shall request the assistance of individuals, governmental entities, private organizations, and other entities with specific knowledge of infant mortality prevention.

    (c) The board and the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council shall adopt rules to implement this section.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 157, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.