Sec. 34.005. DUTIES OF REVIEW COMMITTEE. The review committee shall:
(1) study and review:
(A) cases of pregnancy-related deaths;
(B) trends, rates, or disparities in pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity;
(C) health conditions and factors that disproportionately affect the most at-risk population as determined in the joint biennial report required under Section 34.015; and
(D) best practices and programs operating in other states that have reduced rates of pregnancy-related deaths;
(2) compare rates of pregnancy-related deaths based on the socioeconomic status of the mother;
(3) determine the feasibility of the review committee studying cases of severe maternal morbidity; and
(4) in consultation with the Perinatal Advisory Council, make recommendations to help reduce the incidence of pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity in this state.
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. 3, 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