CHAPTER 91. PROSTATE CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM - Texas Statutes

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

TITLE 2. HEALTH

SUBTITLE D. PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND REPORTS OF DISEASES

CHAPTER 91. PROSTATE CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Sec. 91.001. FINDINGS. The legislature finds that:

(1) prostate cancer is a major public health problem with an

estimated 13,000 Texans to be diagnosed each year resulting in

over 2,200 Texans dying each year;

(2) African Americans have the highest incidence of prostate

cancer in the state;

(3) early detection through annual checkups and testing are

critical to the preservation of life and to health care

strategies for those at risk of prostate cancer; and

(4) it is in the public interest of this state to promote public

awareness of the benefits and value of the early detection,

prevention, and treatment of prostate cancer.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 793, Sec. 1, eff. June 16,

1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 990, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 91.002. PROSTATE CANCER STRATEGY. (a) In consultation

with the board, the commissioner shall develop and implement a

program that educates the public on the causes of prostate cancer

and the factors associated with the development of prostate

cancer. This program must include components designed to reach

high-risk populations that reflect the nature of and trends in

prostate cancer morbidity and mortality rates in high-risk groups

in this state.

(b) The program shall also publicize the value and methods of

early detection and prevention and identify the options available

for treatment.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 793, Sec. 1, eff. June 16,

1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 990, Sec. 2, eff.

Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 91.003. TASK FORCE. (a) Using existing resources in

developing the program created by Section 91.002, the

commissioner shall appoint a task force to make recommendations

on strategies for educating the public on the health benefits of

the early detection, prevention, and treatment of prostate

cancer.

(b) Members of the task force are not entitled to compensation,

per diem, or expense reimbursement for their service on the task

force.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 793, Sec. 1, eff. June 16,

1995.