HHSC: Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
Meeting Summary. The Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke conducts health education, public awareness and community outreach; improves access to treatment; coordinates activities among state agencies; develops a database of recommendations for treatment and care. During the 76th session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers passed House Bill 2085, which included the creation of the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
Activities of the Council include the following:
developing an effective and resource-efficient plan,
conducting health education, public awareness, and community outreach,
improving access to treatment,
coordinating activities among agencies within the state,
developing a database of recommendations for treatment and care, and
collecting and analyzing information related to CVD
Pursuant to Chapter 93 of Texas' Health and Safety Code, Texas Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Council members are appointed by the Go