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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 94. STATE PLAN FOR HEPATITIS C; EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM |
Sec. 94.001. STATE PLAN FOR HEPATITIS C
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(a) The department shall develop a state plan for prevention and treatment of hepatitis C. The plan must include strategies for prevention and treatment of hepatitis C in specific demographic groups that are disproportionately affected by hepatitis C, including persons infected with HIV, veterans, racial or ethnic minorities that suffer a higher incidence of hepatitis C, and persons who engage in high risk behavior, such as intravenous drug use.
(b) In developing the plan, the department shall seek the input of:
(1) the public, including members of the public that have hepatitis C;
(2) each state agency that provides services to persons with hepatitis C or the functions of which otherwise involve hepatitis C, including any appropriate health and human services agency described by Section 531.001, Government Code;
(3) any advisory body that addresses issues related to hepatitis C;
(4) public advocates concerned with issues related to hepatitis C; and
(5) providers of services to persons with hepatitis C.
(c) The department shall update the state plan developed under this section biennially.