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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Texas Diabetes Council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education…
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Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders advises DSHS and recommends needed action for the benefit of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and for their caregivers. The Texas…
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Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council develops, updates and oversees the implementation of the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan which outlines a coordinated effort to address behavioral health gaps in services…
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1. Call to Order/Welcome. The meeting was convened by Stephen Williams, Chair and a quorum was present. 2. August 11, 2021, Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved as written. 3.…
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Statewide Health Coordinating Council ensures health care services and facilities are available to all Texans through health planning activities. 2021-2022 Update to the Texas State Health Plan Members: Ayeez A. Lalji,…
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The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the following bills: HB 160 Wilson Relating to making supplemental appropriations for education initiatives, institutions, and related agencies and giving direction regarding appropriations.…
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Long-term Care Facilities Council shall study and make recommendations regarding a more consistent survey and informal dispute resolution process for long-term care facilities, the Medicaid quality-based payment systems for these facilities,…
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Chair Nelson stated that the Committee will only receive testimony on SB8 since SB2 is included in its entirety in SB8. The Chair laid out the Bill. SB 8 appropriates…
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Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, today filed SB 8, which allocates federal funds designated for Texas in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Senator stated that “COVID-19…
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