The bill, S.B. No. 1392, amends the Health and Safety Code by adding a new section, 33.0022, which mandates the inclusion of a sex chromosome structure test in the state's newborn screening program. This test will be part of the detection and treatment program for heritable diseases and will be integrated into the newborn screening services provided under the existing law. The Department of State Health Services is tasked with implementing this new requirement as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date.

The bill is designed to enhance the current newborn screening process by ensuring that sex chromosome structure testing is systematically included, thereby improving early detection and treatment options for conditions related to chromosomal abnormalities. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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