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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a condition |
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characterized by involuntary movements of the face, trunk, or |
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extremities, caused by long-term use of dopamine receptor-blocking |
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agents; and |
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WHEREAS, A movement disorder, TD is most commonly associated |
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with facial symptoms such as uncontrolled grimacing, abnormal |
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motions of the lips and tongue, and rapid blinking, but may also |
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manifest in other parts of the body; it occurs in patients who have |
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been prescribed neuroleptic medications for schizophrenia, bipolar |
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disorder, other neurological conditions, and gastrointestinal |
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disorders, and it can persist after individuals discontinue use of |
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the drugs; and |
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WHEREAS, Patients living with TD frequently suffer from |
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embarrassment due to their involuntary movements, which may create |
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a sense of discomfort and unease in those around them; these |
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struggles often compound the difficulties that individuals with TD |
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already face while being treated for psychiatric and mood |
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disorders, leading them to further isolate themselves from others; |
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the condition can also make it challenging for patients to work and |
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stay active and productive; and |
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WHEREAS, TD is estimated to affect at least 500,000 people in |
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the United States, and it is more prevalent among postmenopausal |
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women, patients over the age of 55, and those with a history of |
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alcohol or substance abuse; it is important that patients be |
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diagnosed as early as possible to ensure the best outcome, and at |
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this time, prevention remains the best-established method for |
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combatting the condition; and |
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WHEREAS, Awareness among patients, medical professionals, |
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caregivers, and the public can play a crucial role in helping more |
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people to live lives free of TD and the challenges and stigma |
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associated with it, and the observance of TD Awareness Week in May |
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2019 will assist in promoting much-needed education on this |
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important health issue; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate the first full week of May as TD Awareness Week and |
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encourage all Texans to learn more about the risk factors and signs |
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of tardive dyskinesia; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 76 was adopted by the House on May |
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10, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 138, Nays 2, 2 present, not |
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voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 76 was adopted by the Senate on May |
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22, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |