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Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 32.003 — MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES PROGRAM

HS § 32.003Title 2. HEALTH · Part B. HEALTH PROGRAMS · Ch. 32. MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH IMPROVEMENT · Art. A. PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN

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(a)The executive commissioner may establish a maternal and infant health improvement services program in the department to provide comprehensive maternal and infant health improvement services and ancillary services to eligible women and infants.
(b)If the program is established, the executive commissioner shall adopt rules relating to:
(1)the type, amount, and duration of services to be provided under this chapter; and
(2)the determination by the department of the services needed in each service area.
(c)If budgetary limitations exist, the executive commissioner by rule shall establish a system of priorities relating to the types of services provided, geographic areas covered, or classes of individuals eligible for services.
(d)The executive commissioner shall adopt the rules according to a statewide determination of the need for services.

Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0081, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 32.003 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.