Behavioral Health Advisory Committee

Policy
August 3, 2025
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Behavioral Health Advisory Committee provides customer, consumer and stakeholder input by making recommendations regarding the allocation and adequacy of behavioral health services and programs within the state of Texas. Members:

Mark Carmona, (Chair)
Local Government
San AntonioElizabeth Henry, (Co-Chair)
Advocate
Austin

Jolene Rasmussen
Representative of the Texas Council of Community Centers
Austin

Olawale Adio-Oduola
Other Interest in and Knowledge of Behavioral Health
Richmond

Doug Beach
Family Member
San Antonio

Amy Curtis
Representative of the Interagency Coordinating Group for Faith and Community-Based Organizations
Dallas

Eric Sanchez
Provider
San Angelo

Victoria Rodriguez
Managed Care Organization
Corpus Christi

Nasruddin Rupani
Advocate
Houston

Nicolas Sanchez
Youth/Young Adult with Lived Experience*
Austin

 James Simmons
Other Interest in and Knowledge of Behavioral Health
PearlandJoe Fuentes
Adult with Lived Experience*
Houston

Yolanda Nelson
Adult with Lived Experience*
Dallas

Cynthia Humphrey
Representative of the Association of Substance Abuse Programs
Kerrville

Dana Drexler
Local Government
Houston

Nydia Garcia
Parent of a Child with Serious Emotional Disturbance
Dickinson

Christopher Gomez
Representative of a Federally Recognized Native American Tribe in Texas
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo

Diane Partin
Provider
Arlington

VACANT
Adult Certified Peer Provider

 

 

  1. Welcome, introductions, and roll call. The meeting was convened by the Chair, Mark Carmona. A quorum was present.
  2. Consideration of June 16, 2025, draft meeting minutes. The minutes were approved as drafted.
  3. Presentation on the functions of the Office of Mental Health Coordination. Courtney.Harvey@hhs.texas.gov

Click HERE to download the full report.