The Lead-Safe Texas Newsletter is published by the Texas Department of State Health Services’ Blood Lead Surveillance Branch (BLSB) to provide information on lead poisoning prevention news and updates. Sign-up to receive the semi-annual Lead-Safe Texas Newsletter and informed about lead related activities in Texas.

Newsletter Publications:

October 2024- Volume 6 Issue 2

Topics Covered:

• Testing and Reporting Basics
• National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2024
• Lead related recalls
• Lead testing in Schools and Child Care Program

June 2024 - Volume 6 Issue 1

Topics Covered:

• What the Numbers Say
• Nationwide Applesauce Recall
• Lead Related Product Recalls

October 2023 - Volume 5, Issue 2

Topics Covered:

• National Lead Poison Prevention Week 2023
• Importance of Timely Reporting
• Electronic Waste and Lead
• Lead Related Product Recalls

June 2023 - Volume 5, Issue 1

Topics Covered:

• New Blood Lead Reference Value
• Learn the Signs and Act Early
• Reporting: Quality of Quantity
• Reporting Electronically to BLSB

October 2022 - Volume 4, Issue 2

Topics Covered:

• National Lead Poison Prevention Week
• LeadCare Recall Update
• Reporting Results
• Community Spotlight

June 2022 - Volume 4, Issue 1 

Topics Covered:

• Testing
• COVID-19 and Testing Trends
• Office of Inspector General Report
• Reporting Results
• New Blood Lead Reference Value

September 2021 - Volume 3, Issue 2

Topics Covered:

• Incorporating Lead Education as part of Anticipatory Guidance
• Trend of Testing Rates & Numbers of Children Tested in Texas, 2013-2019
• Why is it Important to Report?
• 5 Important Reasons to Follow-Up with Your Child's Blood Lead Test

May 2021 - Volume 3, Issue 1

Topics Covered:

• Testing has Decreased: Why it Matters
• What the Numbers Say
• Investigating from a Distance: How Risk Assessors are Tackling the Pandemic
• Retests are Best: How Retesting is a Key Part of Prevention

September 2020 - Volume 2, Issue 2

Topics Covered:

• Testing: Every Child Counts
• Reporting: An Rx for Success
• Don't Let Prevention Take a Back Seat
• Complete Report, Complete Peace of Mind
• Making Sure Your Practice is Covered: Filing for Reimbursement

Winter/Spring – Volume 2, Issue 1

what’s INSIDE?

• About this Newsletter
• About the Blood Lead Surveillance Branch
• What is Lead?
• What Should Healthcare Providers Know About Lead?
• What Should Parents Know About Lead?
• Did You Know…
• Keeping Your Family Safe from Lead Exposure
• Lead in the Workplace
• Health Effects of Lead Exposure
• For More Information
• Trivia Question