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…
Read more
Medical Care Advisory Committee is federally mandated to review and make recommendations to the state Medicaid director on proposed rules that involve Medicaid policy or affect Medicaid-funded programs. Members: • Doug…
Read more
e-Health Advisory Committee advises the HHS executive commissioner and HHS agencies on strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to the use of health information technology, health information exchange systems, telemedicine,…
Read more
Senate Bill 5 by Huffman Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. The Committee Substitute was reported favorably and placed on the Senate Intent…
Read more
CHAIR: VanDeaver, Gary VICE-CHAIR: Campos, Elizabeth “Liz” Seniority Appointments Bucy, John H. III Campos, Elizabeth “Liz” Frank, James B. Johnson, Ann Jones, Jolanda of Harris Speaker Appointments …
Read more
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted an online public hearing on August 28, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. CST, to review and receive public comment on the Texas…
Read more
All Funds for the health and human services agencies total $101.4 billion, a decrease of $7.6 billion from the 2022–23 biennium. General Revenue Funds and General Revenue–Dedicated Funds total $44.0…
Read more
House Bill (HB) 1874, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015 established the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council to assess the availability of patient-centered and family-focused palliative care in Texas. HB 1874 charges…
Read more
The Sickle Cell Task Force raises public awareness of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Task Force Members include: Welcome, introductions, and logistical announcements. The meeting was convened by Dr.…
Read more