HHSC: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee

The 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. Agenda Items were not taken in the order presented on the agenda Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions. The meeting was convened by Colene Horton. Approval of minutes for August 9, 2019. The minutes were approved as written. Health and Human Services Commission updates. Commissioner Sonja Gaines and other staff. The Commissioner stated that 13 recommendations have come forward. She stated that HHSC will do a better job of keeping the committee informed about implementation of the recommendations. HHSC will report on the recommendations at least twice a year. There is a summary provided below of the significant work done on implementation. There are various pathways to implementing these recommendations. Sometimes, there are recommendations tha