Texas Statutes
Chapter 119A - Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council
Section 119A.003. Appointment of Advisory Council Members

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.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 847 (H.B. 2783), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.