88R13829 MCF-D
 
  By: Wilson H.B. No. 3808
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome
  advisory council.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 119A.003, Health and Safety Code, is
  amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (d) to
  read as follows:
         (a)  The advisory council is composed of the following 19
  members:
               (1)  one member designated by the executive
  commissioner;
               (2)  two members of the senate appointed by the
  lieutenant governor;
               (3)  two members of the house of representatives
  appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and
               (4)  14 members appointed by the governor with the
  following qualifications:
                     (A)  three members who are health care providers,
  as defined by Section 161.201;
                     (B)  one member who is a licensed health care
  provider with expertise in treating persons with pediatric
  acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric
  autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with
  streptococcal infections, and autism;
                     [(B)  one member who is an osteopathic physician
  with experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
  neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
  neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
  infections;]
                     (C)  one member who is a pediatrician with
  experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
  neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
  neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
  infections;
                     (D)  one member who is a child psychiatrist with
  experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
  neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
  neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
  infections;
                     (E)  [one member who is an immunologist with
  experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
  neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
  neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
  infections, and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin;
                     [(F)  one member who is a dietician or
  nutritionist who provides services to children with autism spectrum
  disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, and other
  neuro-developmental conditions;
                     [(G)]  one member with experience in conducting
  research on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome,
  including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders
  associated with streptococcal infections, obsessive-compulsive
  disorder, tic disorders, and other neurological disorders;
                     (F) [(H)]  one member who is [licensed by this
  state to practice as] a social worker;
                     (G) [(I)]  one member who is a representative of
  the Texas Education Agency with expertise in special education
  services;
                     (H) [(J)]  one member who is a psychologist
  licensed under Chapter 501, Occupations Code;
                     (I) [(K)]  one member who is a representative of a
  professional organization in this state for school nurses;
                     (J) [(L)]  one member who is a representative of
  an advocacy and support group in this state for individuals
  affected by pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome,
  including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders
  associated with streptococcal infections;
                     (K) [(M)]  one member who is a representative of
  an advocacy and support group in this state for individuals
  affected by autism; and
                     (L) [(N)]  one member who is a parent of a child
  who has been diagnosed with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric
  syndrome or autism.
         (d)  An advisory council member appointed under Subsection
  (a)(2) or (3) may designate another individual to serve in the
  member's place on the advisory council at the pleasure of the
  member.  An advisory council member who designates another
  individual to serve in the member's place under this subsection
  shall provide written notification to the chair of the advisory
  council.
         SECTION 2.  Section 119A.005, Health and Safety Code, is
  amended to read as follows:
         Sec. 119A.005.  CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. Members of the
  advisory council shall elect from among its [the legislative]
  members by a majority vote [of the advisory council] a chair and
  vice chair.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.