S.B. No. 43 




AN ACT

relating to certain immunization programs.                                    
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Not later than October 1, 2005, the Texas 
Department of Health shall report to the legislature the results of  
the educating physicians in your community pilot program operated 
by the Texas Pediatric Society.  The report must include:
		(1)  an analysis of the program's effect on 
immunization rates;             
		(2)  a statement regarding the cost-effectiveness of 
the program;           
		(3)  recommendations for expanding the program; and                           
		(4)  a list of possible sources to fund the program.                          
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.                           

                                                                              




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President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.B. No. 43 passed the Senate on 
February 27, 2003, by a viva-voce vote.




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   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.B. No. 43 passed the House on 
May 2, 2003, by a non-record vote.




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   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



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          Governor