SRC-JRN H.C.R. 64 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.C.R. 64 By: Delisi (Zaffirini) Education 5-6-97 As Filed DIGEST Ensuring that health care is available to Texans is important to the economic growth of the state. In light of the changes occurring in health care financing delivery, it is important to incorporate disease prevention and health promotion into medical practice. This resolution encourages certain universities to explore innovative solutions to health problems. PURPOSE As proposed, H.C.R. 64 submits the following resolution: That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas direct the Texas Department of Health, with the cooperation of certain schools, to study the initiation of pilot programs that would create public health fellowships for practicing physicians. That the secretary of state forward an official copy of this resolution to the chancellors of the University of Texas System, Texas Tech University, the Texas A&M University System, the University of North Texas, Baylor College of Medicine; and to the commissioner of health of the Texas Department of Health.