Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

The Texas Legislature established the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (Council) in 1987.

Council Statutory Authority

Texas Statute: Health and Safety Code 101, TEXAS COUNCIL ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS

Texas Administrative Code: Title 25 Health Services, Part 12, Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders

The Council shall: 

• Advise the department and recommend needed action for the benefit of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and for their caregivers
• Coordinate public and private family support networking systems for primary family caregivers
• Disseminate information on services and related activities for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to the medical and health care community, the academic community, primary family caregivers, advocacy associations, and the public
• Coordinate a volunteer assistance program primarily for in-home and respite care services
• Encourage research to benefit persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders
• Recommend to the Department disbursement of grants and funds available for the Council
• Facilitate coordination of state agency services and activities relating to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders

Additional Council Duties

• Texas Alzheimer’s Research & Care Consortium
• Darrell K Royal Texas Alzheimer's Initiative
• Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Biennial Reports

Council members, appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House serve staggered six- year terms, with terms of four members expiring August 31 of each odd-numbered year.

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Next Public Meeting

Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Robert D. Moreton Building, Room M-100, First Floor, 1100 W. 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756
Agenda: TBD

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