Section 461A.103. Outreach Programs for Intravenous Drug Users

TX Health & Safety Code § 461A.103 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 461A.103. OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS. (a) In this section, "HIV" means human immunodeficiency virus.

(b) The department may fund community outreach programs that have direct contact with intravenous drug users.

(c) An outreach program funded by the department must:

(1) provide education on HIV infection based on the model education program developed by the department;

(2) encourage behavior changes to reduce the possibility of HIV transmission;

(3) promote other HIV risk reduction activities; and

(4) encourage behavior consistent with state criminal laws.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1158, eff. April 2, 2015.