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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 B. HEALTH PROGRAMS |
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Chapter 33. PHENYLKETONURIA, OTHER HERITABLE DISEASES, HYPOTHYROIDISM, AND CERTAIN OTHER DISORDERS |
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Subchapter D. SICKLE CELL DISEASE PROGRAM |
Sec. 33.054. GRANTS
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(a) The program administrator shall investigate and identify grants and other funding mechanisms for entities that:
(1) provide education regarding sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease;
(2) improve the detection of sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease and the treatment of sickle cell disease;
(3) coordinate delivery of services for people with sickle cell disease;
(4) provide access to information regarding genetic testing and counseling;
(5) bundle technical services related to the prevention and treatment of sickle cell disease; and
(6) provide training for health professionals regarding sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease.
(b) The program administrator shall award grants, if possible, to eligible organizations in different regions of this state.
(c) The department may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations of money from the federal government, local governments, private corporations, and other persons to be used for the purpose of awarding grants under the program.