Sec. 42.003. KIDNEY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM. (a) The kidney health care program is in the department to carry out this chapter.
(b) The department may develop and expand programs for the care and treatment of persons with end stage renal disease, including dialysis and other lifesaving medical procedures and techniques.
(c) The executive commissioner may adopt rules necessary to carry out this chapter and to provide adequate kidney care and treatment for citizens of this state.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0142, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 42 - Kidney Health Care
Section 42.001. Short Title; Purpose
Section 42.003. Kidney Health Care Program
Section 42.0045. Distribution of Drugs and Devices
Section 42.0047. Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Reporting
Section 42.006. Selection of Service Providers
Section 42.007. Eligibility for Services
Section 42.008. Denial, Modification, Suspension, or Termination of Services
Section 42.010. Recovery of Costs
Section 42.014. Scientific Investigations
Section 42.015. Educational Programs