Genetic Services

Interagency Council for Genetic Services (IACGS)

• Survey available resources for human genetic services in Texas;
• Evaluate current and future needs for genetic services in Texas;
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness and value of different human genetic services and methods of service delivery;
• Study the epidemiology of human genetic disorders;
• Assist in coordinating statewide human genetic services for Texas residents;
• Increase the flow of genetics information among providers;
• Develop guidelines to monitor the provision of human genetic services;
• Identify and coordinate activities with state entities that serve persons who are affected by environmental disorders; and
• Coordinate with state agencies represented on the Council when a rule relating to human genetics or human genetic services is proposed.

Legislation
Council Membership
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Minutes
Resource Allocation Plans

• Human Resources Code, Title 9, Chapter 134 (70(R), 1987) – statute establishing the Interagency Council for Genetic Services (IACGS).
• Senate Bill 602 (76(R), 1999) – relates to the membership and powers of the Interagency Council for Genetic Services (IACGS).

The Council consists of one representative each from:

• The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS);
• The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS);
• The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI);
• The University of Texas Health Science Centers (UTHSC);
• The providers that contract with DSHS to provide genetic services; and

• Consumers of genetic services, or representatives of consumer groups related to the provision of genetic services.

• Margaret Drummond-Borg, M.D., DSHS, Chair
• Alicia Dimmick Essary, DADS
• Robert Cleveland, Consumer
• Mary Kukolich, M.D., Provider
• Lillian Lockhart, M.D., UTHSC
• Patricia Brewer, TDI
• Janet M. Shephard, L.M.S.W., Consumer

The Council meets quarterly, generally on the first Friday of September, December, March, and June.

• Next meeting: December 7, 2007, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm, Texas Department of State Health Services, Moreton Bldg. Room M-101.

• June 1, 2007 (PDF 37KB)
• March 9, 2007 (PDF 42KB)
• December 15, 2006 (PDF 39KB)
• August 25, 2006 (PDF 32KB)
• June 2, 2006 (PDF 41KB)
• March 3, 2006 (PDF 39KB)
• December 2, 2005 (PDF 42KB)
• August 26, 2005 (PDF 32KB)
• June 3, 2005 (PDF 39KB)
• March 4, 2005 (PDF 31KB)
• December 3, 2004 (PDF 37KB)
• June 4, 2004 (PDF 34KB)
• March 12, 2004 (PDF 33KB)
• December 5, 2003 (PDF 109KB)
• September 5, 2003 (PDF 56KB)
• May 30, 2003 (PDF 25KB)
• March 7, 2003 (PDF 26KB)
• December 6, 2002 (PDF 21KB)
• September 6, 2002 (PDF 14KB)

Human Resources Code, Title 9, Chapter 134 (70(R), 1987) directs the Council to develop biennially a resource allocation plan recommending how funds for genetic services should be spent during the next fiscal biennium.

• 2008-2009 (PDF 455KB)
• 2006-2007 (PDF 116KB)
• 2004-2005 (PDF 167KB)
• 2002-2003 (PDF 57KB)

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Last Updated November 12, 2007