(a) The department shall develop a state plan for prevention and treatment of hepatitis C. The plan must include strategies for prevention and treatment of hepatitis C in specific demographic groups that are disproportionately affected by hepatitis C, including persons infected with HIV, veterans, racial or ethnic minorities that suffer a higher incidence of hepatitis C, and persons who engage in high risk behavior, such as intravenous drug use.

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(b) In developing the plan, the department shall seek the input of:
(1) the public, including members of the public that have hepatitis C;
(2) each state agency that provides services to persons with hepatitis C or the functions of which otherwise involve hepatitis C, including any appropriate health and human services agency described by § 531.001, Government Code;
(3) any advisory body that addresses issues related to hepatitis C;
(4) public advocates concerned with issues related to hepatitis C; and
(5) providers of services to persons with hepatitis C.

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(b) In developing the plan, the department shall seek the input of:
(1) the public, including members of the public that have hepatitis C;
(2) each state agency that provides services to persons with hepatitis C or the functions of which otherwise involve hepatitis C, including any appropriate health and human services agency described by § 521.0001, Government Code;
(3) any advisory body that addresses issues related to hepatitis C;
(4) public advocates concerned with issues related to hepatitis C; and
(5) providers of services to persons with hepatitis C.
(c) The department shall update the state plan developed under this section biennially.