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Adoption

The approval or acceptance of a measure, usually applied to amendments or resolutions. [Source: Texas Legislative Glossary: Texas Legislative Council for the 85th Legislature, Prepared by the Research Division of…
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DFPS: Texas Adult Protective Services (APS)

APS’s mission is “… to protect older adults and persons with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by investigating and providing or arranging for services, if needed, to stop or…
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Texas Autism Council

The Texas Autism Council was established September 1st, 2016. They advise, and make recommendations to the HHSC executive commissioner in order to address the needs of people of all ages…
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Article II

A General Appropriations Act is introduced during each legislative session (click here for the 85th Legislature’s GAA). Article II of the Act denotes spending and appropriations for the Texas Health…
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