SB 274 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities renamed as the office for health equity and the duties of that office.

This bill renames the "Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities" to the "Office for Health Equity" within the Texas Health and Safety Commission. The office will lead efforts to reduce health disparities among women, racial/ethnic minorities, disadvantaged groups, and other populations across age, language, and regional lines. Key duties include coordinating with state/federal agencies to develop health initiatives, monitoring health trends, improving language services in care settings, and examining how social factors like housing and education contribute to disparities. The office will also serve as a central resource for data, training, and grant coordination to promote equitable health access.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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