HEALTH & SAFETY CODE

CHAPTER 91. PROSTATE CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM


	§ 91.001.  FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:                           
		(1)  prostate cancer is a major public health problem 
with an estimated 13,000 Texans to be diagnosed each year resulting 
in over 2,200 Texans dying each year;
		(2)  African Americans have the highest incidence of 
prostate cancer in the state;
		(3)  early detection through annual checkups and 
testing are critical to the preservation of life and to health care 
strategies for those at risk of prostate cancer;  and
		(4)  it is in the public interest of this state to 
promote public awareness of the benefits and value of the early 
detection, prevention, and treatment of prostate cancer.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 793, § 1, eff. June 16, 1995.  
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 990, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 
1999.


	§ 91.002.  PROSTATE CANCER STRATEGY.  (a)  In 
consultation with the board, the commissioner shall develop and 
implement a program that educates the public on the causes of 
prostate cancer and the factors associated with the development of 
prostate cancer.  This program must include components designed to 
reach high-risk populations that reflect the nature of and trends 
in prostate cancer morbidity and mortality rates in high-risk 
groups in this state.
	(b)  The program shall also publicize the value and methods 
of early detection and prevention and identify the options 
available for treatment.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 793, § 1, eff. June 16, 1995.  
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 990, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 
1999.


	§ 91.003.  TASK FORCE.  (a)  Using existing resources in 
developing the program created by Section 91.002, the commissioner 
shall appoint a task force to make recommendations on strategies 
for educating the public on the health benefits of the early 
detection, prevention, and treatment of prostate cancer.
	(b)  Members of the task force are not entitled to 
compensation, per diem, or expense reimbursement for their service 
on the task force.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 793, § 1, eff. June 16, 1995.