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TX SB2094

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Molly Cook

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to develop a state plan for preventing and treating human papillomavirus (HPV) and related health problems among students at Texas institutions of higher education, using existing resources when possible

  • The plan must include strategies targeting demographic groups disproportionately affected by HPV infection

  • DSHS must seek input from multiple stakeholders including HPV-infected advocates, state agencies, advisory bodies, public advocates, healthcare providers, and a statewide physicians' association when developing the plan

  • The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and DSHS must jointly develop an HPV awareness and education program that includes health education, public outreach, and posting prevention/treatment information on their websites

  • The plan must be reviewed and modified at least every five years, with optional biennial updates; the act takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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