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TX HB1989
TX HB1989Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
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Introduced
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a personal protective equipment (PPE) reserve in Texas to be maintained by the Department of State Health Services. The reserve must hold at least a 90-day supply of PPE for use by healthcare workers and essential personnel, such as government employees and school/childcare staff, during public health emergencies. The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission is required to adopt rules governing the procurement, storage, and distribution of the reserve, considering factors like equipment usability, geographic distribution, and prioritization if supply is insufficient. The bill also creates a temporary advisory committee to provide recommendations on the reserve's development.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 03/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1989 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01989I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB01989I.pdf |
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