SRC-AMY H.B. 2721 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2721
78R10340 YDB-DBy: Gutierrez (Van de Putte)
Health & Human Services
5/21/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Acanthosis nigricans, a disorder that causes light brown to black,
velvety, rough areas or increased skin markings usually on the back and
sides of the neck, is an indicator of insulin resistance.  Insulin
resistance is a primary factor in the development of type 2 diabetes. The
Health and Safety Code requires the Texas-Mexico Border Health
Coordination Office of The University of Texas-Pan American to administer
an acanthosis nigricans screening program and requires the executive
council advising the office, by rule, to coordinate screening of
individuals who attend public or private schools located in Texas
Education Agency Regional Education Service Centers 1, 2, 3, 13, 15, 18,
19, and 20.  H.B. 2721 expands the acanthosis nigricans screening program
to public and private schools located in Texas Education Agency Regional
Educational Service Centers 4, 10, and 11. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amend Section 95.002(b), Health and Safety Code, to require
the executive council advising the Texas-Mexico Border Health Coordination
Office of The University of Texas-Pan American, by rule, to coordinate
screening of individuals who attend public or private schools located in
Texas Education Agency Regional Education Service Centers 4, 10, and 11,
as well as 1, 2, 3, 13, 15, 18, 19, and 20. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.