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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 92. INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL |
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Subchapter B. TEXAS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL |
Sec. 92.059. DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL
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The council shall:
(1) inform state leaders of issues and policies as they relate to meeting the needs of persons with a traumatic brain injury and their primary family caregivers;
(2) recommend to state leaders policies and programs that more effectively serve persons with a traumatic brain injury and their families;
(3) recommend to the department methods to explore and promote innovative approaches to providing services and support to persons with a traumatic brain injury and their families;
(4) recommend to the department methods to promote education, training, and information about traumatic brain injury issues;
(5) advocate for persons with a traumatic brain injury and their families;
(6) recommend to the department methods to support activities aimed at reducing preventable brain injuries; and
(7) recommend to the department methods to conduct outreach to obtain public input.