The House Committee on Public Health

86th Legislature

February 20, 2019

2:00 p.m. or upon final adjourn./recess

E2.026

 

Pursuant to a notice posted on February 15, 2019, the House Committee on Public Health met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Thompson, Senfronia, at 2:00 p.m.

 

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Thompson, Senfronia; Wray; Allison; Coleman; Frank; Guerra; Ortega; Price; and Sheffield.

 

A quorum was present.

 

 


 

The chair reminded everyone that by filling out and submitting the witness affirmation form they have agreed to give their testimony under oath.

 

The chair recognized Rep. Garnet Coleman as the longest serving member on the Public Health Committee. Rep. Coleman has been a member of the committee since 1993.

 

(Representative Zedler now present.)

 

The chair recognized the other members of the committee and introduced committee staff. 

 

The chair recognized the following agencies:

 

Texas State Anatomical  Board of Texas

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

Texas Health Services Authority

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

 Health Professions Council

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

Health and Human Services Commission

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

Department of State Health Services

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There being no further business, at 4:35 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

 

 

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Rep. Thompson, Senfronia, Chair

 

 

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Milda Mora, Clerk