COMPOSITION OF TASK FORCE.

The task force is composed of the following members appointed by the executive commissioner:

(1) two members from community-based organizations with experience addressing the needs of individuals with sickle cell disease;

(2) two physicians specializing in hematology;

(3) three members of the public, one of whom has sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait and two of whom either have sickle cell disease or are a parent of a person with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait;

(4) one representative of a health-related institution;

(5) one representative of the Texas Education Agency;

(6) one representative of the commission;

(7) one physician with experience addressing the needs of individuals with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait;

(8) one researcher from a public health-related or academic institution with experience addressing sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait; and

(9) one health care professional with experience addressing the needs of individuals with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait.