The Committee met to consider the budget for the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of State Health Services. This report addresses the Health and Human Services Commission,…
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Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee advises the HHSC Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services on development and implementation of policies that constitute the statewide ECI system. The Early Childhood Intervention Advisory…
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Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee advises on the implementation of the acute care services and long-term services and supports system redesign for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
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Department of State Health Services Funding recommendations for the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the 2026–27 biennium total $2.3 billion in All Funds, including $765.3 million in General…
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The House and Senate have introduced each house’s version of the appropriations bill. While the differences between the two bills are not significant, there are some differences highlighted in the…
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Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke conducts health education, public awareness and community outreach; improves access to treatment; coordinates activities among state agencies; and develops a database of recommendations for…
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Texas began distributing HIV medications in late 1987 as temporary pilot program; the THMP was officially established in 1989 in Senate Bill 959. The statute that created the HIV Medication…
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Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services develops recommendations for the bed day allocation methodology, the bed day utilization review protocol including a peer review process and advises on a comprehensive…
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The Texas Constitution requires that the comptroller submit a statement showing the state’s financial condition and estimate the revenue it can expect to receive during the next two-year budget period.…
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In response to Senate Bill 1827, passed by the 87th Legislature, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts assists the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) in addressing the opioid crisis…
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