CHAPTER 97. ARTHRITIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION - Texas Statutes

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

TITLE 2. HEALTH

SUBTITLE D. PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND REPORTS OF DISEASES

CHAPTER 97. ARTHRITIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Sec. 97.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:

(1) "Arthritis" means a rheumatic disease consisting of the

chronic inflammation of joints, muscles, or connective tissue.

(2) "Program" means the arthritis control and prevention

program.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.001 by Acts

2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 97.002. ARTHRITIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION PROGRAM. To the

extent that money has been appropriated or is otherwise

available, the department shall develop and implement an

arthritis control and prevention program to:

(1) heighten awareness and enhance knowledge and understanding

of arthritis among consumers, health professionals, teachers, and

human services providers; and

(2) work to increase and improve community-based services

available to persons with arthritis and their families.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.002 by Acts

2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 97.003. NEEDS ASSESSMENT. As part of the program, the

department shall work with public and private organizations to

assess the current status of arthritis, considering information

such as:

(1) mortality and morbidity;

(2) public and professional awareness; and

(3) educational needs for and support services available to

people with arthritis.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.003 by Acts

2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 97.004. PUBLIC AWARENESS. (a) The department through the

program shall work with public and private organizations to raise

public awareness of:

(1) the causes and nature of arthritis;

(2) personal risk factors;

(3) the value of prevention and early detection;

(4) ways to minimize preventable pain; and

(5) options for diagnosing and treating arthritis.

(b) The department may use strategies, including strategies

consistent with the National Arthritis Action Plan and other

state arthritis planning efforts to heighten public awareness

under Subsection (a).

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.004 by Acts

2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 97.005. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. In implementing the program,

the department may:

(1) identify, replicate, and use successful evidence-based

arthritis programs; and

(2) obtain relevant materials and services from organizations

with appropriate expertise and knowledge of arthritis.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.005 by Acts

2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 97.006. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. (a) The department may

enter into contracts or agreements as necessary to carry out this

chapter. The contracts or agreements may provide for payment by

the state for materials, equipment, and services.

(b) The department may seek, receive, and spend any money

received through appropriations, grants, donations, or

contributions from public or private sources to develop and

implement the program.

(c) The department shall provide and train staff to implement

the program.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.006 by Acts

2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 97.007. ARTHRITIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) The department

shall establish and coordinate the Arthritis Advisory Committee.

The committee consists of members appointed by the commissioner,

including:

(1) persons with arthritis;

(2) public health educators or other persons knowledgeable in

health education;

(3) medical experts on arthritis;

(4) providers of arthritis health care; and

(5) representatives of national arthritis organizations and

their local chapters.

(b) The committee shall advise the department on developing and

implementing the program.

(c) A member of the committee receives no additional

compensation for serving on the committee and may not be

reimbursed for travel or other expenses incurred while conducting

the business of the committee.

(d) The committee is not subject to Chapter 2110, Government

Code.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.007 by Acts

2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.