The 81st Texas Legislature passed House
Bill (HB) 1795 to create the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee in 2009. HB
1795 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: October 24, 2022
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Robert D. Moreton Building - M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756
Date: January 26, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Robert D. Moreton Building - M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756
Future meeting dates and related information are subject to change.
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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.
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NewbornAdvisory@dshs.texas.gov
(512) 776-3386