Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 107A.002 — POWERS OF CENTER

HS § 107A.002Title 2. HEALTH · Part E. HEALTH CARE COUNCILS AND RESOURCE CENTERS · Ch. 107A. CENTER FOR ELIMINATION OF DISPROPORTIONALITY AND DISPARITIES

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The center may:

(1)provide a central information and referral source, including a clearinghouse for health disparities information, and serve as the primary state resource in coordinating, planning, and advocating access to health care services to eliminate health disparities in this state;

(2)coordinate conferences and other training opportunities to increase skills among state agencies and government staff in management and in the appreciation of cultural diversity;

(3)pursue and administer grant funds for innovative projects for communities, groups, and individuals;

(4)provide recommendations and training in improving minority recruitment in state agencies;

(5)publicize information regarding health disparities and minority health issues through the use of the media;

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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 121 (S.B. 501), Sec. 2, eff. May 21, 2011.