Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 34.005 - Duties of Review Committee The review committee shall:
(1) study and review: (A) cases of pregnancy-related deaths;(B) trends, rates, or disparities in pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity;(C) health conditions and factors that disproportionately affect the most at-risk population as determined in the joint biennial report required under Section 34.015; and(D) best practices and programs operating in other states that have reduced rates of pregnancy-related deaths;(2) compare rates of pregnancy-related deaths based on the socioeconomic status of the mother;(3) determine the feasibility of the review committee studying cases of severe maternal morbidity; and(4) in consultation with the Perinatal Advisory Council, make recommendations to help reduce the incidence of pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity in this state.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 34.005
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 601,Sec. 6, eff. 6/10/2019.Amended by Acts 2017SP1, 2017, ch. 12,Sec. 3, eff. 8/16/2017.Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 527,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2013.