Sec. 34.004. MEETINGS. (a) The review committee shall meet at least quarterly. The review committee may meet at other times at the call of the commissioner.
(b) Meetings of the review committee are subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, except that the review committee shall conduct a closed meeting to review cases under Section 34.007.
(c) The review committee shall:
(1) allow for public comment during at least one public meeting each year;
(2) present in open session recommendations made under Section 34.005 to help reduce the incidence of pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity in this state; and
(3) post public notice for meetings conducted for the sole purpose of reviewing cases for selection under Section 34.007.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 527 (S.B. 495), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 12 (S.B. 17), Sec. 2, eff. August 16, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 601 (S.B. 750), Sec. 6, eff. June 10, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 34 - Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee
Section 34.002. Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee
Section 34.003. Terms; Vacancy
Section 34.005. Duties of Review Committee
Section 34.0055. Screening and Educational Materials for Substance Use and Domestic Violence
Section 34.006. Consultations and Agreements With Outside Parties
Section 34.007. Selection and Review of Cases
Section 34.008. Obtaining De-Identified Information for Review
Section 34.009. Confidentiality; Privilege
Section 34.010. Subpoena and Discovery
Section 34.012. Database of De-Identified Information
Section 34.013. Inapplicability of Chapter
Section 34.0156. Maternal Health and Safety Initiative
Section 34.0158. Report on Actions to Address Maternal Mortality Rates
Section 34.01581. Opioid Use Disorder Maternal and Newborn Health Initiatives
Section 34.0159. Program Evaluations
Section 34.017. Department Access to Information
Section 34.018. Sunset Provision