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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 112. BORDER HEALTH FOUNDATION |
Sec. 112.003. POWERS AND DUTIES
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(a) The foundation shall raise money from other foundations, governmental entities, and other sources to finance health programs in areas adjacent to the border with the United Mexican States.
(b) The foundation shall:
(1) identify and seek potential partners in the private sector that will afford this state the opportunity to maintain or increase the existing levels of financing of health programs and activities;
(2) engage in outreach efforts to make the existence of the office known to potential partners throughout this area; and
(3) perform any other function necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
(c) The department shall review programs from all agencies under its control to determine which projects should be available to receive money under Subsection (a).
(d) The foundation has the powers necessary and convenient to carry out its duties.