HB 2636
AN ACT relating to designating October 6 as Hispanic Registered Dietician
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Officially designates October 6 as Hispanic Registered Dietician Day in Texas to raise awareness about the low representation of Hispanic professionals in the dietetics field, where less than six percent of registered dieticians are Hispanic. The day is intended to be observed through ceremonies and activities that highlight the contributions and importance of Hispanic registered dieticians in the state's healthcare and nutrition landscape.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to designating October 6 as Hispanic Registered Dietician BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 662.091 to read as follows: Sec. 662.091. HISPANIC REGISTERED DIETICIAN DAY. (a) October 6 is Hispanic Registered Dietician Day to raise awareness that less than six percent of registered dieticians in the United (b) Hispanic Registered Dietician Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to designating October 6 as Hispanic Registered Dietician
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