Federally Qualified Health Centers in Texas are those receiving federal funds under Section 330 of the Public Service Act. FQHCs receive enhanced funding under Medicare and Medicaid and provide comprehensive services to underserved populations or geographic areas. These clinics also offer a sliding scale for fees charged to patients, are governed by a board of directors, and maintain a quality control program for services. There are 73 FQHCs in Texas, which operate more than 300 sites of care throughout the state. There are also 3 entities known as FQHC look-alikes which offer most of the same services but do not receive all the benefits of FQHCs. Read more
The purpose of Foster Care redesign is to improve the well-being of children in foster care, as well as keeping them connected to their siblings and communities and closer to… Read more
A full-time employee is one who works roughly 30 to 40 hours per week, a part-time employee is one who works roughly 20 or less. A full-time equivalent is a combination of… Read more
A 12-month period at the end of which financial accounts are reconciled. The fiscal year for state agencies in Texas begins on September 1 of each calendar year and ends… Read more
The last date on which a bill may be introduced into the legislative process without rules suspension. The deadline is the 60th calendar day of a regular session, with exceptions.… Read more
The prolonged discussion of a bill to delay legislative action. Filibusters are permitted in the senate but not in the house. [Source: Texas Legislative Glossary: Texas Legislative Council for the… Read more
Used to refer to a measure that has been introduced into the legislative process and given a number. Members of the House of Representatives file bills with the chief clerk… Read more
An estimate prepared by the Legislative Budget Board of the probable costs or savings or the probable revenue gains or losses that will be incurred as an effect of a… Read more
