Texas Health and Safety Code
§ 33.0021 — SICKLE-CELL TRAIT
HS § 33.0021Title 2. HEALTH · Part B. HEALTH PROGRAMS · Ch. 33. DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, PHENYLKETONURIA, OTHER HERITABLE DISEASES, HYPOTHYROIDISM, AND CERTAIN OTHER DISORDERS · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Statute text
View on sourceNotwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the department shall include sickle-cell trait in the detection and treatment program established under this chapter, in the screening for heritable diseases conducted under Subchapter B, and in the newborn screening services provided under Subchapter C.
Legislative history
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 1672), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.