HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Public Health 

TIME & DATE:  8:00 AM, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 

PLACE:       JHR 140 
CHAIR:       Rep. Stephanie Klick 

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The chair may limit testimony time and the number of testifying witnesses

to ensure consideration of posted and pending business.

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SB 442         Hughes | et al.                                        
Relating to local school health advisory councils and health education provided by public schools, including requirements regarding human sexuality instruction.

SB 640         Menéndez | et al.                                      
Relating to a study on the interoperability needs and technology readiness of behavioral health service providers in this state.

SB 969         Kolkhorst                                             
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.

SB 984         Schwertner | et al.                                    
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.

SB 1856        Powell                                                
Relating to certain vocational nursing students providing essential services during a declared state of disaster.

SB 1895        Huffman                                               
Relating to a Texas Medical Board complaint for a violation described by Section 22.011(b)(12), Penal Code.

SB 2115        Lucio | et al.                                         
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.

SCR 21         Schwertner                                            
Designating March 10 as Histotechnology Professionals Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.

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