H.B. No. 2783

	AN ACT
	relating to the establishment of the Pediatric Acute-Onset
	Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1.  Subtitle E, Title 2, Health and Safety Code, is
	amended by adding Chapter 119A to read as follows:
	CHAPTER 119A. PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME
	ADVISORY COUNCIL
	Sec. 119A.001.  DEFINITION. In this chapter, "advisory
	council" means the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
	Advisory Council established under this chapter.
	Sec. 119A.002.  ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVISORY COUNCIL. The
	Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council
	is established to advise the commission and the legislature on
	research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to pediatric
	acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
	Sec. 119A.003.  APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS.
	(a)  The advisory council is composed of the following 19 members:
	(1)  one member designated by the executive
	commissioner;
	(2)  two members of the senate appointed by the
	lieutenant governor;
	(3)  two members of the house of representatives
	appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and
	(4)  14 members appointed by the governor with the
	following qualifications:
	(A)  one member who is a licensed health care
	provider with expertise in treating persons with pediatric
	acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric
	autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with
	streptococcal infections, and autism;
	(B)  one member who is an osteopathic physician
	with experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
	neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
	neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
	infections;
	(C)  one member who is a pediatrician with
	experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
	neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
	neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
	infections;
	(D)  one member who is a child psychiatrist with
	experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
	neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
	neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
	infections;
	(E)  one member who is an immunologist with
	experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset
	neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune
	neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal
	infections, and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin;
	(F)  one member who is a dietician or nutritionist
	who provides services to children with autism spectrum disorders,
	attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, and other
	neuro-developmental conditions;
	(G)  one member with experience in conducting
	research on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome,
	including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders
	associated with streptococcal infections, obsessive-compulsive
	disorder, tic disorders, and other neurological disorders;
	(H)  one member who is licensed by this state to
	practice as a social worker;
	(I)  one member who is a representative of the
	Texas Education Agency with expertise in special education
	services;
	(J)  one member who is a psychologist licensed
	under Chapter 501, Occupations Code;
	(K)  one member who is a representative of a
	professional organization in this state for school nurses;
	(L)  one member who is a representative of an
	advocacy and support group in this state for individuals affected
	by pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including
	pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with
	streptococcal infections;
	(M)  one member who is a representative of an
	advocacy and support group in this state for individuals affected
	by autism; and
	(N)  one member who is a parent of a child who has
	been diagnosed with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric
	syndrome or autism.
	(b)  The member designated by the executive commissioner
	serves as an ex officio nonvoting member.  In the event of a tie vote
	among the members of the advisory council, the member designated by
	the executive commissioner may cast the deciding vote.
	(c)  Each member of the advisory council must be a citizen of
	this state.
	Sec. 119A.004.  TERMS; VACANCY.  (a)  Advisory council
	members appointed by the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the
	house of representatives serve terms that coincide with the
	advisory council members' terms of office.  The remaining members
	serve two-year terms.
	(b)  A vacancy on the advisory council shall be filled in the
	same manner as the original appointment.
	(c)  A member appointed to fill a vacancy holds the office
	for the unexpired portion of the term.
	(d)  Each member may be reappointed to serve on the advisory
	council.
	Sec. 119A.005.  CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.  Members of the
	advisory council shall elect from among the legislative members of
	the advisory council a chair and vice chair.
	Sec. 119A.006.  MEETINGS; QUORUM.  (a)  The advisory council
	shall meet at times and locations as determined by the chair or a
	majority of the members of the advisory council.
	(b)  A majority of the members of the advisory council
	constitute a quorum.
	Sec. 119A.007.  ANNUAL REPORT. (a)  Not later than September
	1 of each year, the advisory council shall prepare and submit to the
	governor, legislature, and commission a written report that
	includes recommendations on:
	(1)  practice guidelines for the diagnosis and
	treatment of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome,
	including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders
	associated with streptococcal infections;
	(2)  mechanisms to increase clinical awareness and
	education regarding pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric
	syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric
	disorders associated with streptococcal infections, among
	physicians, including pediatricians, school-based health centers,
	and mental health care providers;
	(3)  strategies for outreach to educators and parents
	to increase awareness of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric
	syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric
	disorders associated with streptococcal infections; and
	(4)  developing a network of volunteer experts on the
	diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric
	syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric
	disorders associated with streptococcal infections, to assist in
	the delivery of education and outreach.
	(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, this section, including
	any action taken under this section to develop or disseminate
	information or materials, does not create a civil or administrative
	cause of action or a civil or criminal liability and does not create
	a standard of care, obligation, or duty that provides the basis for
	a cause of action.
	Sec. 119A.008.  COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. A member of
	the advisory council is not entitled to compensation or
	reimbursement for expenses incurred in performing advisory council
	duties.
	Sec. 119A.009.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The Pediatric Acute-Onset
	Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council is subject to Chapter
	325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in
	existence as provided by that chapter, the advisory council is
	abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2031.
	Sec. 119A.010.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. Chapter 2110,
	Government Code, does not apply to the advisory council.
	SECTION 2.  Not later than December 31, 2019, the governor,
	lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and
	executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission
	shall appoint the members to the Pediatric Acute-Onset
	Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council as required by Section
	119A.003, Health and Safety Code, as added by this Act.
	SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.
	______________________________	______________________________
	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.B. No. 2783 was passed by the House on May 7,
	2019, by the following vote:  Yeas 141, Nays 5, 2 present, not
	voting.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House
	I certify that H.B. No. 2783 was passed by the Senate on May
	22, 2019, by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 1.
	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED:  _____________________
	Date
	_____________________
	Governor