The center may:

1. (1) provide a central information and referral source, including a clearinghouse for health disparities information, and serve as the primary state resource in coordinating, planning, and advocating access to health care services to eliminate health disparities in this state;
2. (2) coordinate conferences and other training opportunities to increase skills among state agencies and government staff in management and in the appreciation of cultural diversity;
3. (3) pursue and administer grant funds for innovative projects for communities, groups, and individuals;
4. (4) provide recommendations and training in improving minority recruitment in state agencies;
5. (5) publicize information regarding health disparities and minority health issues through the use of the media;
6. (6) network with existing minority organizations, community-based health groups, and statewide health coalitions;
7. (7) solicit, receive, and spend grants, gifts, and donations from public and private sources; and

8. (8) contract with public and private entities in the performance of its responsibilities.

   Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Subchapter G, Chapter 12 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 222 (H.B. 1396), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

   Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 121 (S.B. 501), Sec. 2, eff. May 21, 2011.