SRC-PNG H.B. 2759 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2759
76R9276 CMR-DBy: Deshotel (Moncrief)
Health Services
5/14/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Prostate cancer is the most frequently occurring type of cancer in men in
this state, and is the second leading cause of cancer death among all
males. Minority groups, particularly African-American men, are more likely
than other groups to be diagnosed with prostate cancer.  H.B. 2759 amends
the Health and Safety Code to ensure that targeted health education to
high-risk groups is developed by the Department of Health's prostate cancer
education program. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2759  amends the Health and Safety Code to ensure that
targeted health education to high-risk groups is developed by the
Department of Health's prostate education program. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 91.001, Health and Safety Code, by including
among certain legislative findings information specific to the incidence of
mortality among African Americans due to prostate cancer.  

SECTION 2. Amends Section 91.002, Health and Safety Code, to require the
program developed by the commissioner of public health in consultation with
the Texas Board of Health to include components designed to reach high-risk
populations reflecting the nature of and trends in prostate cancer
morbidity and mortality rates in high-risk groups in this state.  Makes a
conforming change. 

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 1999.

SECTION 4.  Emergency clause.