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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle E. HEALTH CARE COUNCILS AND RESOURCE CENTERS |
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Chapter 101. TEXAS COUNCIL ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS |
Sec. 101.007. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL
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(a) The council shall:
(1) advise the board and recommend needed action for the benefit of victims of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and for their caregivers;
(2) coordinate public and private family support networking systems for primary family caregivers;
(3) disseminate information on services and related activities for victims of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to the medical and health care community, the academic community, primary family caregivers, advocacy associations, and the public;
(4) coordinate a volunteer assistance program primarily for in-home and respite care services;
(5) encourage research to benefit victims of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
(6) recommend to the board disbursement of grants and funds available for the council; and
(7) facilitate coordination of state agency services and activities relating to victims of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
(b) The council is subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and Chapter 2001, Government Code.