85R4811 JG-D
By: Alonzo H.B. No. 1008
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study on early detection and early intervention in
cases of children with autism spectrum disorders.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. (a) The Health and Human Services Commission
shall conduct a study on:
(1) early detection and early intervention in cases of
children with autism spectrum disorders, including the accurate
diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorders at birth;
(2) the educational and developmental benefits of
early diagnosis and the prompt provision of therapy to children
diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders; and
(3) potential legislative solutions to promote early
diagnosis and early intervention in cases of children with autism
spectrum disorders.
(b) Not later than December 1, 2018, the executive
commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall
provide a report on the results of the study to the governor, the
lieutenant governor, and the legislature.
(c) This section expires September 1, 2019.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.