SB2120 - Relating to the Task Force on Eating Disorders Prevalence.

  89R15824 JTZ-F     By: Huffman S.B. No. 2120       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the Task Force on Eating Disorders Prevalence.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  DEFINITIONS. In this Act:                (1)  "Commission" means the Health and Human Services   Commission.                (2)  "Department" means the Department of State Health   Services.                (3)  "Task force" means the Task Force on Eating   Disorders Prevalence.          SECTION 2.  PURPOSE. The Task Force on Eating Disorders   Prevalence is established to study, evaluate, and make   recommendations to the legislature based on the conclusions   published in the department's report, Eating Disorders Prevalence,   December 2024, regarding:                (1)  treatment accessibility for individuals who have   low or no income and are living with an eating disorder;                (2)  resource development for low- or no-income   individuals with an eating disorder living in rural areas;                (3)  policy developments to assist residents of this   state with recovery from eating disorders;                (4)  research and data collection to understand the   causes, prevalence, and effects of eating disorders on this state   and inform effective interventions and treatment;                (5)  coordination of services and exploration of   collaboratives among various interested persons, including health   care providers, educators, mental health professionals, and   community organization members, to create an integrated and   cohesive response to eating disorders; and                (6)  any recommendations for legislative or other   action necessary to assist people with eating disorders in this   state.          SECTION 3.  TASK FORCE COMPOSITION. The task force is   composed of 14 members with expertise in eating disorders,   appointed by the executive commissioner of the commission as   follows:                (1)  three members, each of whom specializes and has at   least five years of experience in treating eating disorders at a   health care facility or in private practice, including:                      (A)  at least one licensed professional counselor   as defined by Section 503.002, Occupations Code; and                      (B)  at least one licensed clinical social worker   as defined by Section 505.002, Occupations Code;                (2)  two members who are physicians, each of whom   specializes and has at least five years of experience in treating   eating disorders;                (3)  three members, each of whom is an employee of a   nonprofit organization that serves low- or no-income populations   and is a professional specializing in mental illness or drugs and   alcohol;                (4)  two members of the public, each of whom:                      (A)  has experience as a caregiver to someone   living with an eating disorder; or                      (B)  has been diagnosed with an eating disorder;                (5)  one member who is an attorney with expertise in   mental health issues;                (6)  two certified nutritionists, each of whom   specializes and has at least five years of experience in treating   eating disorders; and                (7)  one member representing any other entity as the   task force considers necessary.          SECTION 4.  OFFICERS. (a) The task force shall, at its   initial meeting, elect from among the task force members a   presiding officer who will be responsible for calling and   conducting meetings.          (b)  The task force may elect an assistant presiding officer   and secretary from among the task force members.          SECTION 5.  MEETINGS. (a) The task force shall meet at least   two times each year, at a time and place determined by the presiding   officer of the task force.          (b)  The task force may meet at other times the task force   considers appropriate. The presiding officer may call a meeting on   the presiding officer's own motion.          (c)  The task force may meet by teleconference.          SECTION 6.  COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. A member of the   task force may not receive compensation or reimbursement for the   member's service on the task force.          SECTION 7.  GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS. The task force may   accept gifts, grants, or donations on behalf of the task force to   carry out the task force's duties under this Act.          SECTION 8.  APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW. Chapter 2110,   Government Code, does not apply to the task force.          SECTION 9.  REPORT. (a)  Not later than December 1, 2026,   the task force shall submit a written report on the task force's   evaluations, conclusions, recommendations, and summaries to the   legislature.          (b)  The task force may post written evaluations,   conclusions, recommendations, and summaries on the department's   Internet website.          SECTION 10.  ABOLISHMENT; EXPIRATION. The task force is   abolished and this Act expires September 1, 2027.          SECTION 11.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Act takes effect   immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members   elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas   Constitution.  If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for   immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.