NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM; FEES.
Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code § 33.004.
in effect(b) In accordance with rules adopted by the executive commissioner, the department shall implement a newborn screening program.
(c) In implementing the newborn screening program, the department shall obtain the use of screening methodologies and hire the employees necessary to administer newborn screening under this chapter.
(e) The department shall periodically review the newborn screening program to determine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the program and determine whether adjustments to the program are necessary to protect the health and welfare of this state's newborns and to maximize the number of newborn screenings that may be conducted with the funding available for the screening.
(f) The executive commissioner by rule shall establish the amounts charged for newborn screening fees, including fees assessed for follow-up services, tracking confirmatory testing, and diagnosis. In adopting rules under this subsection, the executive commissioner shall ensure that amounts charged for newborn screening fees are sufficient to cover the costs of performing the screening.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 940 (H.B. 790 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.