- Welcome and opening remarks. Call to order and roll call ,Meeting logistics, Opening remarks. The Commissioner convened the meeting and introduced staff (new and in new positions).
This is the first Executive Council meeting since the agency realignment effective April 1.
Congratulations were shared for Dr. Jennifer Shuford on her appointment as Deputy Director and Chief Medical Officer at the CDC; appreciation expressed for her service to Texas. There is a new Council approach with an emphasis on transparency, agency updates, and increased stakeholder input to support better decision-making.
HHSC is continuing to work through the Sunset Review process. The public comment window for Sunset Review remains open through the end of April, with instructions to find contact information via the Sunset website or the Sunset Review page on the HHS website. Legislative activity and LAR development was discussed, including awareness of SNAP-related federal funding changes and a challenging budget environment.
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