HB 4599

relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's authority to
establish and implement certain public health initiatives.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subtitle H, Title 2, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Chapter 180 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 180.  PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES
Sec. 180.001.  PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES.  (a)  The
commission may establish and implement initiatives to address
public health challenges affecting residents of this state,
(2)  implementing a pilot program; or
(3)  coordinating a data collection effort.
(b)  A public health initiative authorized under this
(1)  assess the efficacy, safety, and medical potential
of emerging health care treatments and therapies for physical and
(2)  assess the impact of medical treatments,
alternative health care therapies, or medications on public health
Sec. 180.002.  COLLABORATION.  The commission may
collaborate with public and private entities, including
institutions of higher education and medical research
organizations, as necessary to establish or implement a public
health initiative under this chapter.
Sec. 180.003.  RULES.  The executive commissioner may adopt
rules as necessary to implement this chapter.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.