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| State Genetics Coordinators: None |
| Needs Assessment/Planning: Click here for: State Genetics Plan |
| All Genetic Services: Consumer support, Newborn Screening Follow up, Clinical Services, Prenatal Services, Laboratory Services Click here for: - All Genetic Services in Texas Clinical Genetic Services: Clinical genetics are medical services provided to individuals, families, and populations who have or are at risk for disorders with genetic implications. Services include testing, counseling, education, treatment, and where appropriate, referral for other services. Click for: - Clinical Genetic Services in Texas - Texas Department of State Health Services – Genetic Services Provider List GeneTests, is a publicly-funded, medical genetics information resource that has a searchable clinical directory for all states, type of service, and specialty clinic. Click here for: Gene Tests Homepage Click here for: GeneTests - Texas Clinical Directory |
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Counselor Training Program: Click here for: University of Texas Medical School at Houston |
| Legislation: Genetic legislation may be clearly expressed in public health statutes. It may also be embedded in other regulations, administrative rules, or other less obvious statutes, e.g. labor law. Identifying and interpreting state genetics legislation is not necessarily straightforward. One example of genetic-related legislation in Texas is: Click here for: Use of Genetic Information by Insurers – Article 21.73 Insurance Code Resources for genetic legislation include: ● Click here for: Texas Legislature Online ● Click here for: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Genetics Laws and Legislative Activity. Select a topic of interest for legislation in each state (where available). |
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