The House Committee on Public Health

85th Legislature

September 13, 2018

9:00 a.m.

E2.012

Pursuant to a notice posted on August 28, 2018, the House Committee on Public Health met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Price, at 9:04 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Price; Sheffield; Burkett; Guerra; and Klick.

(Representative Oliverson now present.)

The committee met to consider the following interim charge:

Review state programs that provide women’s health services and recommend solutions to increase access to effective and timely care. During the review, identify services provided in each program, the number of providers and clients participating in the programs, and the enrollment and transition process between programs. Monitor the work of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force and recommend solutions to reduce maternal deaths and morbidity. In addition, review the correlation between pre-term and low birth weight births and the use of alcohol and tobacco. Consider options to increase treatment options and deter usage of these substances.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Cortez now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Arévalo now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee met to consider the following interim charge:

Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 85th Legislature. In conducting this oversight, the Committee will also specifically closely monitor the implementation of H.B. 10 (85R), H.B. 13 (85R), and S.B. 292 (85R).

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee met to consider the status of the implementation of H.B. 337.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 12:23 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Price, Chair

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Sandra Talton, Clerk