Texas 2021 - 87th 1st C.S.

Texas House Bill HB214

Caption

Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.

Impact

The bill aims to provide a more structured approach to public health funding and oversight in Texas. By defining the committee's roles and ensuring that its members represent a wider spectrum of health authorities and educational institutions, HB 214 seeks to ensure robust public health service delivery. It emphasizes the necessity for these entities to collaboratively work towards a common goal of improving public health outcomes, potentially leading to equitable health service distribution across the state.

Summary

House Bill 214 focuses on the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee in Texas. Aimed at improving public health governance, the bill proposes changes in the number of committee members, their appointment process, and their responsibilities. The adjustments are intended to enhance the committee's ability to recommend policies that can address public health issues across various regions, particularly in urban, rural, and border areas, reflecting the varyiing needs of Texas's diverse demographics.

Contention

While the bill is largely seen as a positive step towards better public health management, there may be concerns regarding the effectiveness of the proposed structure and whether it will adequately meet the complexities of public health challenges. The potential for bureaucratic hurdles in the appointment process and the scope of recommendations could be points of contention as stakeholders weigh the need for local autonomy against state-level coordination.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2741

Relating to the duties and composition of the Specialty Courts Advisory Council.

TX HB4687

Relating to the administration of funding for the coordination of mental health, substance use, and public health care services in this state.

TX HB852

Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

TX HB460

Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

TX SB24

Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX HB3

Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.

TX HB20

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

TX HB4049

Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX HB1904

Relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force.

TX HB3582

Relating to the composition and use of money in the flood infrastructure fund.

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