H.B. No. 3808
AN ACT
relating to the pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome
advisory council.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 119A.003, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (d) to
read as follows:
(a) The advisory council is composed of the following 19
members:
(1) one member designated by the executive
commissioner;
(2) two members of the senate appointed by the
lieutenant governor;
(3) two members of the house of representatives
appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and
(4) 14 members appointed by the governor with the
following qualifications:
(A) three members who are health care providers,
as defined by Section 161.201;
(B) one member who is a licensed health care
provider with expertise in treating persons with pediatric
acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric
autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with
streptococcal infections, and autism;
[(B) one member who is an osteopathic physician
with experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
infections;]
(C) one member who is a pediatrician with
experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
infections;
(D) one member who is a child psychiatrist with
experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
infections;
(E) [one member who is an immunologist with
experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
infections, and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin;
[(F) one member who is a dietician or
nutritionist who provides services to children with autism spectrum
disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, and other
neuro-developmental conditions;
[(G)] one member with experience in conducting
research on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome,
including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders
associated with streptococcal infections, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, tic disorders, and other neurological disorders;
(F) [(H)] one member who is [licensed by this
state to practice as] a social worker;
(G) [(I)] one member who is a representative of
the Texas Education Agency with expertise in special education
services;
(H) [(J)] one member who is a psychologist
licensed under Chapter 501, Occupations Code;
(I) [(K)] one member who is a representative of a
professional organization in this state for school nurses;
(J) [(L)] one member who is a representative of
an advocacy and support group in this state for individuals
affected by pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome,
including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders
associated with streptococcal infections;
(K) [(M)] one member who is a representative of
an advocacy and support group in this state for individuals
affected by autism; and
(L) [(N)] one member who is a parent of a child
who has been diagnosed with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric
syndrome or autism.
(d) An advisory council member appointed under Subsection
(a)(2) or (3) may designate another individual to serve in the
member's place on the advisory council at the pleasure of the
member. An advisory council member who designates another
individual to serve in the member's place under this subsection
shall provide written notification to the chair of the advisory
council.
SECTION 2. Section 119A.005, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 119A.005. CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. Members of the
advisory council shall elect from among its [the legislative]
members by a majority vote [of the advisory council] a chair and
vice chair.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 3808 was passed by the House on April
28, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 139, Nays 5, 2 present, not
voting.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 3808 was passed by the Senate on May
24, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor