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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 D. PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND REPORTS OF DISEASES |
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Chapter 85. ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION |
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Subchapter K. TEXAS HIV MEDICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
Sec. 85.272. TEXAS HIV MEDICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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(a) The executive commissioner shall establish the committee.
(b) The committee consists of 11 members appointed by the executive commissioner. The committee must include:
(1) three physicians who are actively engaged in the treatment of adults who are infected with HIV;
(2) one physician who is actively engaged in the treatment of infants and children who are infected with HIV;
(3) four consumers who are diagnosed with HIV;
(4) one person who is an administrator for a public, nonprofit hospital that provides services to individuals who are infected with HIV;
(5) one social worker who works with individuals who are infected with HIV; and
(6) one pharmacist who participates in the program.
(c) The department shall provide staff support for the committee.
(d) Except as provided by this subchapter, the committee is subject to Chapter 2110, Government Code.