85R4811 JG-D     By: Alonzo H.B. No. 1008       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to a study on early detection and early intervention in   cases of children with autism spectrum disorders.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  (a) The Health and Human Services Commission   shall conduct a study on:                (1)  early detection and early intervention in cases of   children with autism spectrum disorders, including the accurate   diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorders at birth;                (2)  the educational and developmental benefits of   early diagnosis and the prompt provision of therapy to children   diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders; and                (3)  potential legislative solutions to promote early   diagnosis and early intervention in cases of children with autism   spectrum disorders.          (b)  Not later than December 1, 2018, the executive   commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall   provide a report on the results of the study to the governor, the   lieutenant governor, and the legislature.          (c)  This section expires September 1, 2019.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.