The bill, H.B. No. 107, proposes the establishment of a sickle cell disease registry in Texas, which will be managed by the Department of Health. It introduces Chapter 52B to the Health and Safety Code, defining a "health care facility" as either a licensed hospital or any facility providing diagnostic or treatment services for sickle cell disease. The registry aims to serve as a comprehensive repository for accurate records of sickle cell disease cases in the state, which will assist in the treatment and potential cure of the disease. The registry will include case records and any additional information deemed necessary by the executive commissioner.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that health care facilities provide relevant data to the department regarding sickle cell disease cases. The department is empowered to execute contracts, analyze data, and publish statistical studies to inform medical professionals and the public. The executive commissioner is also tasked with adopting rules to ensure the registry's implementation, including guidelines for data collection and confidentiality protections in compliance with existing health information laws. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, with the executive commissioner required to adopt necessary rules as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date.

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