Category Policy 355 articles to read

DSHS Public Health Funding and Policy Committee

Public Health Funding and Policy Committee defines what core public health services a local health entity should provide in a county or municipality; evaluates public health in the state and identifies…
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Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee

Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee studies maternal mortality and morbidity by studying and reviewing cases of pregnancy-related deaths and trends in severe maternal morbidity, determining the feasibility of the task…
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Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Advisory Council

In accordance with TGC § 2177.008, the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Advisory Council (TPIAC) was established to advise the board on implementing TPI and carrying out the duties imposed on the…
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Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders

Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders advises DSHS and recommends needed action for the benefit of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and their caregivers. Council members, appointed…
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Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force

Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force studies and makes recommendations on developing and implementing a cost-effective state plan for prevention, early screening, diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease for the state’s…
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Health and Human Services Executive Council

Welcome and opening remarks. Call to order, Meeting logistics and roll call, Welcome and remarks, Department of State Health Services commissioner’s update, Department of Family and Protective Services commissioner’s update,…
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Policy Council for Children and Families

Policy Council for Children and Families works to improve the coordination, quality, efficiency and outcomes of services provided to children with disabilities and their families through the state’s health, education and…
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Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee

The Texas Legislature added Health and Safety Code, Chapter 119B, to establish the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (TNAC) in 2025. Statute tasks TNAC with: Examining the impact of nutrition on human…
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Rural Health Transformation under OBBBA as of 3/7/26

Transforming Rural Healthcare in America  The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program was authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Section 71401 of Public Law 119-21) and empowers states to…
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Statewide Interagency Aging Services Coordinating Council 

Statewide Interagency Aging Services Coordinating Council ensures a strategic statewide interagency approach to aging services. Core duties of the SIASCC include: Developing and monitoring the implementation of a recurring five-year statewide…
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