Newborn Screening Advisory Committee

In 2009, the Texas Legislature amended Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 33 to create the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee (committee). In 2013, Legislature amended Texas Health and Safety Code, Section §33.017, to establish the minimum number of committee members. 

The committee advises the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to newborn screening. The committee may also recommend DSHS require additional newborn screening tests. The DSHS commissioner appoints committee members. 

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Next Public Meeting

Date:  April 4, 2025
Time:  1:00 pm
Location:  Robert D. Moreton Building – M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756

Date:  July 11, 2025
Time:  1:00 pm
Location:  Austin, Texas 

Future meeting dates and related information are subject to change.

Past Meetings          

Archived videos of meeting webcasts are available for viewing for approximately two years from the date the meeting was posted on the website and based on the DSHS records retention schedule.

All recorded webcasts

Learn More About the Committee and Activities

• Current Member Roster (PDF)
• Bylaws (PDF)
• Formation Statute

Contact Us

NewbornAdvisory@dshs.texas.gov
512-939-1216