Bill Text: TX HCR76 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing the first week of May 2019 as TD Awareness Week.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-14 - Signed by the Governor [HCR76 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HCR76-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.C.R. No. 76
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 
         WHEREAS, Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a condition
  characterized by involuntary movements of the face, trunk, or
  extremities, caused by long-term use of dopamine receptor-blocking
  agents; and
         WHEREAS, A movement disorder, TD is most commonly associated
  with facial symptoms such as uncontrolled grimacing, abnormal
  motions of the lips and tongue, and rapid blinking, but may also
  manifest in other parts of the body; it occurs in patients who have
  been prescribed neuroleptic medications for schizophrenia, bipolar
  disorder, other neurological conditions, and gastrointestinal
  disorders, and it can persist after individuals discontinue use of
  the drugs; and
         WHEREAS, Patients living with TD frequently suffer from
  embarrassment due to their involuntary movements, which may create
  a sense of discomfort and unease in those around them; these
  struggles often compound the difficulties that individuals with TD
  already face while being treated for psychiatric and mood
  disorders, leading them to further isolate themselves from others;
  the condition can also make it challenging for patients to work and
  stay active and productive; and
         WHEREAS, TD is estimated to affect at least 500,000 people in
  the United States, and it is more prevalent among postmenopausal
  women, patients over the age of 55, and those with a history of
  alcohol or substance abuse; it is important that patients be
  diagnosed as early as possible to ensure the best outcome, and at
  this time, prevention remains the best-established method for
  combatting the condition; and
         WHEREAS, Awareness among patients, medical professionals,
  caregivers, and the public can play a crucial role in helping more
  people to live lives free of TD and the challenges and stigma
  associated with it, and the observance of TD Awareness Week in May
  2019 will assist in promoting much-needed education on this
  important health issue; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby designate the first full week of May as TD Awareness Week and
  encourage all Texans to learn more about the risk factors and signs
  of tardive dyskinesia; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
  391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
  until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
  passed by the legislature.
 
  Price
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 76 was adopted by the House on May
  10, 2019, by the following vote:  Yeas 138, Nays 2, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 76 was adopted by the Senate on May
  22, 2019, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor       
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