Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
The 81st Texas Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 1795 to create the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee in 2009. HB1795 is also known as “Greyson’s Law,” in memory of Greyson Morris. In 2013, the 83rd Legislature passed House Bill 740 to amend Texas Health & Safety Code §33.017 and establish the minimum number of committee members.
The Newborn Screening Advisory Committee advises the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to newborn screening. The committee also recommends additional newborn screening tests. The DSHS commissioner appoints members of the committee.
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Next Public Meeting
Date: November 13, 2023Time: 1:00 pmLocation: North Austin Complex - Room 1.401, 4601 West Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, 78756
Date: January 29, 2024Time: 1:00 pmLocation: Robert D. Moreton Building – M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756
Date: April 29, 2024Time: 1:00 pmLocation: Robert D. Moreton Building – M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756
Date: July 19, 2024Time: 1:00 pmLocation: Robert Bernstein Building – K-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756
Future meeting dates and related information are subject to change.
Past Meetings
Archived videos of meeting webcasts are available for viewing for approximately two years from the date the meeting was posted on the website and based on the DSHS records retention schedule.
Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Webcast Recording |
Handouts and Presentations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2023 | Agenda | Pending | Webcast Recording | |
| March 24, 2023 | Agenda | Pending | Webcast Recording | |
| October 24, 2022 | Agenda | Pending | Webcast Recording | |
| July 8, 2022 | Agenda | Pending | Webcast Recording | |
| April 29, 2022 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | |
| October 8, 2021 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | |
| July 23, 2021 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | |
| April 16, 2021 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | |
| January 22, 2021 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording |
Learn More About the Committee and Activities
- Current Member Roster (PDF)
- Bylaws (PDF)
- Formation Statute
Contact Us
NewbornAdvisory@dshs.texas.gov
512-776-3386