Texas Health And Safety Code Title 2, Chapter 118 - Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council

• Texas Section 118.001 - Definition
  In this chapter, "advisory council" means the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council established under this chapter. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 356...
• Texas Section 118.002 - Establishment; Purpose
  The commission shall establish the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council to assess the availability of patient-centered and family-focused palliative care in this state. Added by...
• Texas Section 118.003 - Application Of Sunset Act
  The advisory council is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the advisory council...
• Texas Section 118.004 - Members
  (a) The advisory council is composed of the members appointed by the executive commissioner as provided by this section. (b) The advisory council must include:...
• Texas Section 118.005 - Terms; Vacancy
  (a) An advisory council member serves a four-year term. (b) If a vacancy occurs on the advisory council, a person shall be appointed to fill...
• Texas Section 118.006 - Officers
  Advisory council members shall: (1) elect a chair and a vice chair; and (2) establish the duties of the chair and the vice chair. Added...
• Texas Section 118.007 - Meetings
  The executive commissioner shall set a time and place for regular meetings, which must occur at least twice each year. Added by Acts 2015, 84th...
• Texas Section 118.008 - Compensation And Reimbursement
  A member of the advisory council may not receive compensation for service on the advisory council but is entitled to reimbursement of the travel expenses...
• Texas Section 118.009 - Duties
  The advisory council shall consult with and advise the commission on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation, and outcome evaluation of the palliative care...
• Texas Section 118.010 - Report
  Not later than October 1 of each even-numbered year, the advisory council shall submit a biennial report to the standing committees of the senate and...
• Texas Section 118.011 - Information And Education Program
  (a) The commission, in consultation with the advisory council, shall establish a statewide palliative care consumer and professional information and education program to ensure that...
• Texas Section 118.012 - Protections
  Notwithstanding any other law, the advisory council and the information and education program established under this chapter do not create a cause of action or...

Last modified: September 28, 2016