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DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, and Grants
Summary. Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is the fundamental building block for an individual’s entire genetic makeup. DNA is a powerful tool for law enforcement investigations because each person’s DNA is different…
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HHSC: Texas Autism Council
Meeting Summary. The Texas Autism Council met Tuesday, January 23, for their quarterly meeting. The council advises and makes recommendations to state agencies and the state Legislature to ensure that the…
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HHSC: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council
MEETING SUMMARY. The Council met to receive updates on subcommittees and to receive information on stroke and stroke prevention. The Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council address strategic planning, policy, rules, and…
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The Weekly Insight: January 22
Texas Insight’s Recent Reports Starving the Beast in Texas Part IV: The Trump Administration has expressed its intention to tackle what they refer to as “welfare reform”. The administration seems to…
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Texas Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue
Following the November 7, 2017 Sutherland Springs, Texas shooting, which resulted in 26 adults and children losing their lives, Texas Representatives Nevarez and Collier pushed for the state to address…
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Medical Product Innovation and Regulation: Benefits vs. Risks
Prior to marketing in the United States, medical products are reviewed for safety and effectiveness by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Medical products regulated by FDA include prescription drugs,…
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Federal Financing for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Summary. The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a means-tested program that provides health coverage to targeted low-income children and pregnant women in families that have annual income above Medicaid…
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The Weekly Insight: January 16
Texas Insight Reports HHSC: Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee: The ECI Advisory Committee met January 10th in their quarterly meeting and voted out their annual performance report. The report had a…
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