Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
In 2009, the Texas Legislature amended Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 33 to create the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee (committee). In 2013, Legislature amended Texas Health and Safety Code, Section §33.017, to establish the minimum number of committee members.
The committee advises the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to newborn screening. The committee may also recommend DSHS require additional newborn screening tests. The DSHS commissioner appoints committee members.
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Next Public Meeting
Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Robert D. Moreton Building – M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756
Date: April 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Robert D. Moreton Building – M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756
Date: July 11, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm Location: Austin, TexasFuture meeting dates and related information are subject to change.
Past Meetings
Archived videos of meeting webcasts are available for viewing for approximately two years from the date the meeting was posted on the website and based on the DSHS records retention schedule.
Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Webcast Recording |
Handouts and Presentations |
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July 19, 2024 (Cancelled) | ||||
April 30, 2024 | Agenda | Pending | Webcast Recording | |
February 6, 2024 | Agenda | Pending | Webcast Recording | |
November 13, 2023 | Agenda | Pending | Webcast Recording | |
July 28, 2023 | Agenda | Pending | Webcast Recording | Rare Disease Committee Sickle Cell Committe |
March 24, 2023 | Agenda | Pending | Webcast Recording | |
October 24, 2022 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | |
July 8, 2022 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | |
April 29, 2022 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | |
October 8, 2021 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | |
July 23, 2021 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | |
April 16, 2021 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | |
January 22, 2021 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording |
Learn More About the Committee and Activities
- Current Member Roster (PDF)
- Bylaws (PDF)
- Formation Statute