Tex. Health and Safety Code § 107A.002
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§ 107A.002. POWERS OF CENTER.
Official statutory text
The center may:
(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) 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) pursue and administer grant funds for innovative projects for communities, groups, and individuals;
(4) provide recommendations and training in improving minority recruitment in state agencies;
(5) publicize information regarding health disparities and minority health issues through the use of the media;
(6) network with existing minority organizations, community-based health groups, and statewide health coalitions;
(7) solicit, receive, and spend grants, gifts, and donations from public and private sources; and
(8) contract with public and private entities in the performance of its responsibilities.
(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) 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) pursue and administer grant funds for innovative projects for communities, groups, and individuals;
(4) provide recommendations and training in improving minority recruitment in state agencies;
(5) publicize information regarding health disparities and minority health issues through the use of the media;
(6) network with existing minority organizations, community-based health groups, and statewide health coalitions;
(7) solicit, receive, and spend grants, gifts, and donations from public and private sources; and
(8) contract with public and private entities in the performance of its responsibilities.
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