2015 Texas Statutes
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 12 - HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
CHAPTER 1003 - ADULT STEM CELLS

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

TITLE 12. HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH

CHAPTER 1003. ADULT STEM CELLS

Sec. 1003.001. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADULT STEM CELL BANK. (a) If the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission determines that it will be cost-effective and increase the efficiency or quality of health care, health and human services, and health benefits programs in this state, the executive commissioner by rule shall establish eligibility criteria for the creation and operation of an autologous adult stem cell bank.

(b) In adopting the rules under Subsection (a), the executive commissioner shall consider:

(1) the ability of the applicant to establish, operate, and maintain an autologous adult stem cell bank and to provide related services; and

(2) the demonstrated experience of the applicant in operating similar facilities in this state.

(c) This section does not affect the application of or apply to Chapter 162.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 14.01, eff. September 28, 2011.

Sec. 1003.002. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT STEM CELL USE IN HEALTH CARE. A person using adult stem cells in the provision of health care:

(1) must use adult stem cells that are properly manufactured and stored; and

(2) may only use adult stem cells in a clinical trial approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.

Sec. 1003.003. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT STEM CELL USE IN HOSPITALS. A hospital may use adult stem cells in a procedure if:

(1) a physician providing services at the hospital determines that the use of adult stem cells in the procedure is appropriate;

(2) the patient consents in writing to the use;

(3) the requirements for stem cell use under Section 1003.002 are met;

(4) the manufacturing processes for the adult stem cells satisfy current good manufacturing practices adopted by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and

(5) appropriate state and federal guidelines on the use of adult stem cells are followed.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.