Sec. 97.003. NEEDS ASSESSMENT. As part of the program, the department shall work with public and private organizations to assess the current status of arthritis, considering information such as:
(1) mortality and morbidity;
(2) public and professional awareness; and
(3) educational needs for and support services available to people with arthritis.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 326 (S.B. 691), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.003 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.