Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 101.007. Powers and Duties of Council

(1) advise the department and recommend needed action for the benefit of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and for their caregivers;

(2) coordinate public and private family support networking systems for primary family caregivers;

(3) 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;

(4) coordinate a volunteer assistance program primarily for in-home and respite care services;

(5) encourage research to benefit persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;

(6) recommend to the department disbursement of grants and funds available for the council;  and

(7) facilitate coordination of state agency services and activities relating to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.