Tex. Gov't Code Section 522.0002
Acceptance of Certain Gifts and Grants by Health and Human Services Agency

(a)

Subject to the executive commissioner’s written approval, a health and human services agency may accept a gift or grant of money, drugs, equipment, or any other item of value from a pharmaceutical manufacturer, distributor, provider, or other entity engaged in a pharmaceutical-related business.

(b)

Chapter 575 (Acceptance of Gift by State Agency) does not apply to a gift or grant under this section.

(c)

The executive commissioner may adopt rules and procedures to implement this section. The rules must ensure that acceptance of a gift or grant under this section:

(1)

is consistent with federal laws and regulations; and

(2)

does not adversely affect federal financial participation in any state program, including Medicaid.

(d)

This section does not affect the commission’s or a health and human services agency’s authority under other law to accept a gift or grant from a person other than a pharmaceutical manufacturer, distributor, provider, or other entity engaged in a pharmaceutical-related business.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.

Source: Section 522.0002 — Acceptance of Certain Gifts and Grants by Health and Human Services Agency, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­522.­htm#522.­0002 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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