Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. General Provisions; Organization of Commission
Section 531.0081. Medical Technology

Sec. 531.0081. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.
(b) The commission shall explore and evaluate new developments in medical technology and propose implementing the technology in Medicaid, if appropriate and cost-effective.
(c) Commission staff implementing this section must have skills and experience in research regarding health care technology.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 349 (S.B. 1188), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 2.013, eff. April 2, 2015.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Government Code

Title 4 - Executive Branch

Subtitle I - Health and Human Services

Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission

Subchapter A. General Provisions; Organization of Commission

Section 531.001. Definitions

Section 531.0011. References in Law Meaning Commission or Appropriate Division

Section 531.0012. References in Law Meaning Executive Commissioner or Designee

Section 531.002. Health and Human Services Commission; Responsibility

Section 531.0025. Restrictions on Awards to Family Planning Service Providers

Section 531.003. Goals

Section 531.004. Sunset Provision

Section 531.005. Executive Commissioner

Section 531.0051. Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council

Section 531.0055. Executive Commissioner: General Responsibility for Health and Human Services System

Section 531.00551. Procedures for Adopting Rules and Policies

Section 531.00552. Consolidated Internal Audit Program

Section 531.005522. Efficiency Audit

Section 531.00553. Administrative Support Services

Section 531.00554. Criminal Background Checks

Section 531.0056. Appointment of Agency Director by Executive Commissioner

Section 531.00561. Appointment and Qualifications of Division Directors

Section 531.00562. Division Director Duties

Section 531.0057. Medical Transportation Services

Section 531.006. Eligibility for Appointment as Executive Commissioner; Employee Restrictions

Section 531.007. Term

Section 531.008. Divisions of Commission

Section 531.0081. Medical Technology

Section 531.0082. Data Analysis Unit

Section 531.0083. Office of Policy and Performance

Section 531.0084. Investigation Unit for Illegally Operating Child-Care Facilities

Section 531.009. Personnel

Section 531.010. Merit System

Section 531.011. Public Input Information and Complaints

Section 531.012. Advisory Committees

Section 531.0121. Public Access to Advisory Committee Meetings

Section 531.013. Electronic Availability of Technical Assistance

Section 531.014. Consolidation of Reports

Section 531.0141. Application Requirement for Colonias Projects

Section 531.015. New Facilities in Certain Counties

Section 531.0161. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Procedures

Section 531.0162. Use of Technology

Section 531.0163. Memorandum of Understanding

Section 531.0164. Health and Human Services System Internet Website Coordination

Section 531.0165. Internet Broadcast and Archive of Open Meetings

Section 531.017. Purchasing Unit

Section 531.0171. Office of Ombudsman

Section 531.018. Certain Contracts for Health Care Purposes; Review by Attorney General

Section 531.019. Administrative and Judicial Review of Certain Decisions

Section 531.0191. Services Provided by Contractor to Persons With Limited English Proficiency

Section 531.0192. Health and Human Services System Hotline and Call Center Coordination

Section 531.020. Office of Community Access and Services