In 2009, the Texas Legislature amended Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 33 to create the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee (committee). In 2013, Legislature amended Texas Health and Safety Code, Section §33.017, to establish the minimum number of committee members. 

The committee advises the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to newborn screening. The committee may also recommend DSHS require additional newborn screening tests. The DSHS commissioner appoints committee members. 

Future meeting dates and related information are subject to change.

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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