The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between December 12 and January 1.
12/14/2015
Department of State Health Services
December 14, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council, 7500 US Hwy 90 – West, Ste. 200, San Antonio
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review the entirety of DSHS EMS rules at Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157, and provide input and suggestions to GETAC on the EMS Committee's proposed revisions or amendments, to include the following sections: 157.2, entitled: Definitions; 157.3, entitled: Processing EMS Provider Licenses and Applications for EMS Personnel Certification and Licensure; 157.11, entitled: Requirements for an EMS Provider License; 157.12, entitled: Rotor-wing Air Ambulance Operations; 157.13, entitled: Fixed-wing Air Ambulance Operations; 157.14, entitled: Requirements for a First Responder Organization License; 157.16, entitled: Emergency Suspension, Suspension, Probation, Revocation or Denial of a Provider License; 157.32, entitled: EMS Education Program and Course Approval; 157.33, entitled: Certification; 157.34, entitled: Recertification; 157.36, entitled: Criteria for Denial and Disciplinary Actions for EMS Personnel and Applicants and Voluntary Surrender of a Certificate; 157.37, entitled: Certification or Licensure of Persons With Criminal Backgrounds; 157.38, entitled: Continuing Education; 157.39, entitled: Comprehensive Clinical Management Program Approval; 157.40, entitled: Paramedic Licensure; 157.43, entitled: Course Coordinator Certification; and 157.44, entitled: Emergency Medical Service Instructor Certification General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Health Professions Council
December 14, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-220, Austin
i Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements – Introduction of new TBCE Executive Director A. Consideration of Minutes from September 21, 2015 B. Budget and Planning Report – 1st Quarter Review C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress D. Agency Roundtable – Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinated Council E. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, March 14, 2016 F. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
12/15/2015
House Committee on Human Services
December 15, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Texas Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to consider Interim Charge 1: Study the ten year anticipated growth, the geographic distribution, and the projected economic impact of aging Texans. Review state services and programs available to seniors, including independent living services, and determine the capacity and effectiveness of the programs. Determine if Texas is prepared for the increased demands of aging Texans. Invited and public testimony will be taken. The committee will also receive an update on Governor Greg Abbott's directive to Health and Human Services Commission Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor and Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw regarding Syrian Refugee resettlement. Invited testimony only.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 15, 2015 – 09:00 AM
909 West 45th St. (Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 552,Training Room 125), Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services 1. Introductions 2. Review of legislation (Senate Bill 1507, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015). 3. Logistics for subsequent meetings of the joint committee and subcommittees. 4. Overview of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse (MHSA) service system. a. Community services overview b. State hospitals system overview c. Forensic services overview 5. Preliminary discussion of allocation methodology and utilization review process. a. Overview of current utilization review activities b. Data review c. Discussion 6. Public comment 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd, 512/206-5056
12/16/2015
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
December 16, 2015 – 10:45 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Committee on Academic and Workforce Success Note: Time of Meeting will convene at 10:45a or upon adjournment of the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning, whichever occurs later agenda public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes from the September 23, 2015, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony on Agenda Items V. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Report to the Committee on the Apply Texas Committee activities B. Report to the Committee on the Learning Technology Advisory Committee activities C. Report to the Committee on the Design and Implementation Guide of the Intensive College Readiness Program for Adult Education Students (IP-AES) D. Report to the Committee on the Comprehensive Student Success Program Toolkits E. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to requests for a new degree program: Texas A&M University (1) Master of Engineering (MENGR) degree with a major in Systems Engineering Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso (2) Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in Biomedical Sciences The University of Texas at Tyler (3) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a major in Nursing Practice The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (4) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Organic Chemistry University of Houston – Clear Lake (5) Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) degree with a major in Health Service Psychology (Combined Clinical Psychology/School Psychology) F. Lunch G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications for the Autism Program H. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications for the Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications for the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program J. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications for the Engineering Recruitment Program-Engineering Summer Program (ERP-ESP) K. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Basic Grant Program L. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Leadership Grant Program M. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee to authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to submit the 2015 report on the National Research University Fund to the Comptroller and Legislature N. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating the appointment of members to the Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC) O. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment of members to the Mexican-American Studies Field of Study Advisory Committee P. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment of student representatives to the ApplyTexas Advisory Committee, the Graduate Education Advisory Committee, the Learning Technology Advisory Committee, and the Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee Q. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the July 2015 Annual Compliance Reports for institutions under a Certificate of Authorization (Names beginning with P through Z) R. Report to the Committee on school closures and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) S. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 5, Subchapter C, Section 5.46 of Board rules, concerning criteria for new doctoral programs (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 1, Subchapter BB, Sections 1.9501 – 1.9507 of Board rules, concerning the establishment of the Architecture Field of Study Advisory Committee (3) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 26, Subchapter A, Sections 26.101-26.107 of Board rules, concerning an advisory committee to develop programs of study to the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster (4) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 26, Subchapter B, Sections 26.121-26.127 of Board rules concerning an advisory committee to develop programs of study specific to the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster (5) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 26, Subchapter C, Sections 26.141-26.147 of Board rules concerning an advisory committee to develop programs of study specific to the Arts, Audio/Visual, Technology, and Communications Career Cluster (6) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 26, Subchapter D, Sections 26.161-26.167 of Board rules concerning an advisory committee to develop programs of study specific to the Business Management and Administration Career Cluster (7) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 26, Subchapter E, Sections 26.181-26.187 of Board rules concerning an advisory committee to develop programs of study specific to the Education and Training Career Cluster (8) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 26, Subchapter F, Sections 26.201-26.207 of Board rules concerning an advisory committee to develop programs of study specific to the Finance Career Cluster (9) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 26, Subchapter G, Sections 26.221-26.227 of Board rules concerning an advisory committee to develop programs of study specific to the Government and Public Administration Career Cluster (10) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 26, Subchapter H, Sections 26.241-26.247 of Board rules concerning an advisory committee to develop programs of study specific to the Health Science Career Cluster T. Update on the RAND Graduate Education Study VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Rex Peebles, 512/427-6520
12/18/2015
Texas Medical Board
December 18, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Ana Rocio-Rodriguez, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
December 18, 2015 – 11:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Julio Jimenez, DC, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
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