Sec. 58.010.  STATEWIDE PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC HEALTH SETTINGS.  (a)  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may contract with one or more organizations to operate a statewide preceptorship program in a public health setting for medical students enrolled in Texas medical schools.
(b)  An organization eligible to receive funds under this subsection must:
(1)  qualify for exemption from federal income tax under Section 501, Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501);  or
(2)  be operated by a state accredited medical school as defined in Section 61.501(1).
(c)  Students eligible to participate in the preceptorship programs under this section must indicate an interest in a career providing primary care.
(d)  The board may create and appoint an advisory committee to assist the board in the operation of the program.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 787, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 58.009 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(13), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.