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A. The 79th Texas Legislature in 2005 mandated that DSHS expand to the ACMG-recommended panel of disorders as funding allowed and appropriated $3.1 million. The startup funding allows 20 additional disorders to be added to the screening panel. Cystic fibrosis startup would require an additional $2 million to $3 million.
