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§ 161.652 — INFORMATION REGARDING DOWN SYNDROME

HS § 161.652Title 2. HEALTH · Part H. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Ch. 161. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Art. W. INFORMATION REGARDING DOWN SYNDROME

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(a)The department shall make available information regarding Down syndrome that includes:
(1)information addressing physical, developmental, educational, and psychosocial outcomes, life expectancy, clinical course, and intellectual and functional development for individuals with Down syndrome;
(2)information regarding available treatment options for individuals with Down syndrome;
(3)contact information for national and local Down syndrome education and support programs, services, and organizations, including organizations in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, and information hotlines, resource centers, and clearinghouses; and
(4)any other information required by the department.
(b)The information described by Subsection (a) must be:

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (H.B. 3374), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 161.652 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.