Sec. 662.106. HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS MONTH. (a) September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month to:
(1) increase public awareness of hydrocephalus, a serious neurological condition characterized by the abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluids in the ventricles of the brain; and
(2) encourage the development of partnerships between the federal government, health care professionals, and patient advocacy groups to advance the public's understanding of the condition, improve the diagnosis and treatment of the condition, and support research for a cure.
(b) Hydrocephalus Awareness Month shall be regularly observed by appropriate activities in public schools and other places to increase awareness of hydrocephalus.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 966 (H.B. 3597), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 285 (H.B. 1052), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees
Chapter 662 - Holidays and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months
Subchapter D. Recognition Months
Section 662.101. Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Month
Section 662.102. Texas History Month
Section 662.103. Texas Fruit and Vegetable Month
Section 662.104. Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Section 662.105. Child Safety Month
Section 662.106. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
Section 662.107. Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Section 662.108. Minority Cancer Awareness Month
Section 662.109. Persons With Disabilities History and Awareness Month
Section 662.110. Postpartum Depression Awareness Month
Section 662.111. Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Section 662.112. Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Section 662.113. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month
Section 662.114. Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month
Section 662.115. Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Awareness Month