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TX SB2120

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Task Force on Eating Disorders Prevalence to study and make recommendations based on the Department of State Health Services' December 2024 report on eating disorders

  • Task force will address treatment accessibility for low/no-income individuals, resource development for rural areas, policy recommendations for recovery assistance, and research/data collection on causes and effects of eating disorders

  • Composed of 14 members appointed by the Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner, including physicians, licensed counselors, clinical social workers, nutritionists, nonprofit employees, an attorney with mental health expertise, and public members with personal experience

  • Task force must meet at least twice yearly, may meet by teleconference, and members receive no compensation or reimbursement for service

  • Required to submit a written report to the legislature by December 1, 2026; task force is abolished and the Act expires September 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relating to the Task Force on Eating Disorders Prevalence.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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