H.B. No. 1967
 
 
 
 
AN ACT
  relating to a database of information about women with uterine
  fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subtitle D, Title 2, Health and Safety Code, is
  amended by adding Chapter 100A to read as follows:
  CHAPTER 100A. UTERINE FIBROID EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
         Sec. 100A.001.  UTERINE FIBROID DATABASE. (a)  Using
  available data collected by the department under Chapter 108, the
  department's Center for Health Statistics shall establish and
  maintain an electronic database of information related to uterine
  fibroids to increase awareness about uterine fibroids and ensure
  women receive the information and health care necessary to prevent
  and treat the condition.  The database must include the:
               (1)  demographic attributes of women diagnosed with
  uterine fibroids; and
               (2)  treatments for uterine fibroids used by health
  care providers.
         (b)  Information regarding a woman who is diagnosed with or
  treated for uterine fibroids that is collected by the department
  and maintained in the database under Subsection (a):
               (1)  may not include any personally identifying
  information of the woman; and
               (2)  is confidential and may be used only by the
  department or other person on behalf of the department for uterine
  fibroid research.
         Sec. 100A.002.  UTERINE FIBROID EDUCATION. The department,
  in consultation with the Texas Medical Association, shall identify
  and post on the department's Internet website existing resources
  and educational materials on uterine fibroids to increase public
  awareness of uterine fibroids, including information on and
  awareness of the:
               (1)  women of a race or ethnicity that has a
  statistically elevated risk of developing uterine fibroids; and
               (2)  range of available treatment options for uterine
  fibroids that include non-hysterectomy treatments and procedures.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.B. No. 1967 was passed by the House on May
  11, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 111, Nays 32, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.B. No. 1967 was passed by the Senate on May
  24, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 26, Nays 4.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
  APPROVED:  _____________________
                     Date          
   
            _____________________
                   Governor