1. (a) In conjunction with developing each state plan described in Section 103.013, the council shall conduct a statewide assessment of existing programs for the prevention of diabetes and treatment of individuals with diabetes that are administered by the commission or a health and human services agency, as defined by Section 521.0001, Government Code. As part of the assessment, the council shall collect data regarding:

   1. (1) the number of individuals served by the programs;
   2. (2) the areas where services to prevent diabetes and treat individuals with diabetes are unavailable; and
   3. (3) the number of health care providers treating individuals with diabetes under the programs.
2. (b) Not later than November 1 of each odd-numbered year, the council shall submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the legislature a written report containing the findings of the assessment conducted under Subsection (a).

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 409 (S.B. 796), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0344, eff. April 2, 2015.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.37, eff. April 1, 2025.