Bill: HB 2950, 84(R) - 2015

Committee

House Public Health

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral

Author(s)

Stephanie Klick

Bill Caption

Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State or units of local government is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

The bill would amend Chapter 81 of the Health and Safety Code to establish the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response to serve as an advisory board to the department. The task force would be responsible for:

  1. providing expert, evidence-based assessments, protocols, and recommendations related to state responses to infectious diseases, including Ebola, and a strategic emergency management plan for state and local levels of government;
  2. to serve as a reliable and transparent source of information and education for Texas leadership and citizens. 

The bill would also specify eligibility of membership, reporting, and meeting requirements for the task force.

Vote Recommendation Notes

5/25/2015 update:

Although this bill was on the House floor and in the Senate committee, we continue to support HB 2950.

The second chamber sponsor is Senator Van Taylor.

First chamber recommendation below:

The 2014 Ebola outbreak wreaked havoc at health care facilities and the state and local levels of government. This legislation is designed to address state and local health agency deficiencies by equipping the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) with the necessary protocols to effectively respond to future infectious disease outbreaks.

Establishing a Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response fits within our view of a legitimate role of government. We support HB 2950.

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