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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 9. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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Chapter 134. INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR GENETIC SERVICES |
Sec. 134.001. INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR GENETIC SERVICES
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(a) The Interagency Council for Genetic Services is established.
(b) The council consists of:
(1) a representative of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, appointed by the commissioner of mental health and mental retardation;
(2) a representative of the Texas Department of Health, appointed by the commissioner of health;
(3) a representative of the Texas Department of Insurance, appointed by the commissioner of insurance;
(4) a representative of The University of Texas health science centers, appointed by the chancellor of The University of Texas System;
(5) a representative of the public and private entities that contract with the Texas Department of Health to provide genetic services, elected from their membership; and
(6) two consumers of genetic services, family members of consumers of genetic services, or representatives of consumer groups related to the provision of genetic services, appointed by the governor.
(c) The members provided for by Subdivisions (5) and (6) of Subsection (b) of this section serve two-year terms and may be reappointed or reelected for subsequent terms. A representative of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Texas Department of Health, Texas Department of Insurance, or The University of Texas health science centers serves at the pleasure of his respective commissioner or chancellor or until termination of his employment with the entity he represents.
(d) The members of the council shall annually elect one member to serve as chairperson.
(e) The council shall meet at least quarterly. Any actions taken by the council must be approved by a majority vote of the members present.