H.B. No. 1967
AN ACT
relating to a database of information about women with uterine
fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subtitle D, Title 2, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Chapter 100A to read as follows:
CHAPTER 100A. UTERINE FIBROID EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Sec. 100A.001. UTERINE FIBROID DATABASE. (a) Using
available data collected by the department under Chapter 108, the
department's Center for Health Statistics shall establish and
maintain an electronic database of information related to uterine
fibroids to increase awareness about uterine fibroids and ensure
women receive the information and health care necessary to prevent
and treat the condition. The database must include the:
(1) demographic attributes of women diagnosed with
uterine fibroids; and
(2) treatments for uterine fibroids used by health
care providers.
(b) Information regarding a woman who is diagnosed with or
treated for uterine fibroids that is collected by the department
and maintained in the database under Subsection (a):
(1) may not include any personally identifying
information of the woman; and
(2) is confidential and may be used only by the
department or other person on behalf of the department for uterine
fibroid research.
Sec. 100A.002. UTERINE FIBROID EDUCATION. The department,
in consultation with the Texas Medical Association, shall identify
and post on the department's Internet website existing resources
and educational materials on uterine fibroids to increase public
awareness of uterine fibroids, including information on and
awareness of the:
(1) women of a race or ethnicity that has a
statistically elevated risk of developing uterine fibroids; and
(2) range of available treatment options for uterine
fibroids that include non-hysterectomy treatments and procedures.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 1967 was passed by the House on May
11, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 111, Nays 32, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 1967 was passed by the Senate on May
24, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 4.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor