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House Bill 1967 |
House Author: Thompson, Senfronia |
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Effective: 9-1-21 |
Senate Sponsor: Powell et al. |
House Bill 1967 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Center for Health Statistics to establish and maintain an electronic database of information related to uterine fibroids using available health care data collected by DSHS to increase awareness about uterine fibroids and ensure women receive the information and health care necessary to prevent and treat the condition. The bill requires DSHS, in consultation with the Texas Medical Association, to identify and post on the DSHS website existing resources and educational materials on uterine fibroids to increase public awareness of uterine fibroids.