The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between January 14 and January 27.
1/17/2017
Department of State Health Services
January 17, 2017 – 10:30 AM
Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Moreton Building, Room M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy Sub-Committee Call to Order/Roll Call – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Discussion and possible action to approve the December 12, 2016 Meeting Minutes – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Update from the Sub-Committee Chair – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Update from DSHS – Jane Guerrero, DSHS Discussion and possible action on the following items: – Sub-Committee Members 1. Nursing/Ancillary workgroup report and discussion 2. Outcomes workgroup report and discussion 3. Review working draft for The Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy rules General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda items for next meeting – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Set date and time for future meetings – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Adjournment – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair. Additional Information Contact: Jewell Potter, 512/834-6743
The University of Texas System
January 17, 2017 – 11:00 AM
Room 1.212A Ashbel Smith Bldg,The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 914 Strand, Galveston
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council The JAMP Council will convene a videoconference meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.127 on January 17, 2017, according to the following agenda. The JAMP Chairperson will be present, and will preside over the meeting, at the posted location. I. Discussion and possible action regarding the following agenda items: Selection of students for entrance in to the 2017 medical school match program for assignment of students to medical school matriculation II. Recess to convene Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Education Code, Section 51.8246(b) to discuss the education records or other personal information of individual students or the evaluation, eligibility, admission, or selection of individual students: Selection of students for entrance in to the 2017 medical school match program for assignment of students to medical school matriculation III. Reconvene in open session to take action as appropriate on Executive Session items and adjourn Meeting Accessibility: Meetings of the Joint Admission Medical Program Council are open to the public except for executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Additional Information Contact: Paul Hermesmeyer, 512/499-4352
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 17, 2017 – 02:00 PM
909 West 45th St. (Department of State Health Services, Building 552, Room 125), Austin
Block Grant Subcommittee AGENDA: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Block Grant Subcommittee January 17, 2017 2 p.m. Meeting Site: Department of State Health Services Building 552, Room 125 909 West 45th St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of minutes – vote required 3. Review previous annual report submitted December 1, 2016 4. Review and discuss proposed changes to the federal fiscal year 2018-2019 Block Grant Application 5. Block grant website assignment 6. Status report on 21st Century Cures Act 7. Update on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration Center for Substance Abuse Treatment site visit 8. Public comment 9. Planning for next meeting 10. Closing remarks. Additional Information Contact: Carissa Dougherty, 512/206-5347
Joint Health & Human Services Transition (RESCHEDULED)
TUESDAY – 01/17/17
03:30 P.M., E1.036
The Transition Legislative Oversight Committee will meet on Tuesday,
January 17, 2017 at 3:30pm to hear invited testimony only.
(Rescheduled from 1/18/17)
1/18/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
January 18, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations Stakeholders Meeting Agenda I. Call to Order and Welcome II. Announcements III. Discussion concerning CETA requirements in Board Rule 291.133 IV. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
Department of State Health Services
January 18, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 552, Room 125, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services Teleconference Access: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 834918# The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Opening remarks and introductions. 2. Approval of minutes for the October 26, 2016 face-to-face meeting. 3. Public comment. 4. Presentation on the Hospital Services Section structure and financing.* 5.Review of JCAFS activities for the 2017 calendar year. 6. Discussion of the Utilization Review Protocol, to include an overview of the new hospital allocation report. 7. Discussion of the forensic recommendations identified by the committee in its June 2016 legislative report.* 8. Future meetings and logistics. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Erin Foley, 512/458-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 18, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Rooms 1420, 1430), Austin
Policy Council for Children and Families AGENDA: Policy Council for Children and Families January 18, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Rooms 1420, 1430 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes from October 19, 2016 (vote will be taken)* 3. Review of revised bylaws (vote may be taken)* 4. Overview of Open Meetings Act 5. Legislative update 6. Presentation on STAR Kids 7. Discussion of transition/vocational rehabilitation services for students who are blind or visually impaired (vote may be taken)* 8. Facilitated strategic planning exercise (vote may be taken)* a. Determine mission and vision b. Discussion on next steps for identifying values, goals, strategies, and timelines 9. 2018 legislative report a. Timeline b. Topic selection process 10. Action items for staff or member follow-up 11. Public comment 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
The University of Texas System
January 18, 2017 – 12:00 PM
Klein University Classroom, The University of Texas Elementary School, 2200 E. 6th. St, Austin
University of Texas-University Charter School This meeting has been updated with additional Action Item f. Consider approval of a resolution for the recommendation of Marie-Anne Suizzo to a three-year term on the Advisory Board. Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of January 2017, the Advisory Board of University of Texas-University Charter Schools (UT-UCS) will hold a Public Hearing at 12:00 noon at the University of Texas-University Charter Schools Administration Office, 2200 E. 6th St., Austin, Texas 78712, followed by a regular board meeting. The subjects to be discussed, considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Please note that the sequence of items given in the posting is only approximate and that the order of individual items may be adjusted as necessary. I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum II. Public Hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report a. 2015-2016 Texas Academic Performance Report b. Public comments on the Report c. Adjournment of Public Hearing III. Begin Regular Board Meeting IV. Call to Order and Establish Quorum V. Welcome and Recognition of Special Guests VI. Action Items for Consideration by Consent a. Consider approval of Board Minutes for the Meeting held on October 5, 2016 VII. Action Items a. Consider approval of the 2015-2016 Annual Financial Report (External Audit) b. Consider approval of a resolution and requisite waivers to request an expansion amendment to add Pre-K students at Seton Home and Depelchin-Richmond. c. Consider approval of a resolution and requisite waivers to request an expansion amendment to add a campus at Austin Children's Shelter. d. Consider approval of a resolution to request a non-expansion amendment to delay the opening of The Refuge. e. Consider approval of the University Charter School 2016-2017 Targeted Improvement Plan. f. Consider approval of a resolution for the recommendation of Marie-Anne Suizzo to a three-year term on the Advisory Board VIII. Reports/Discussion Items a. Superintendent report on site visits, progress on initiatives, and district or campus events including graduations, open houses, and student competitions b. Development Report c. Report on student enrollment, Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and Mobility Data d. Monthly Financial Report IX. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Melissa Chavez, 512/499-4402
Joint Health & Human Services Transition (PUBLIC HEARING)
WEDNESDAY – 01/18/17
01:00 P.M., E1.036
The Transition Legislative Oversight Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 1:00pm to hear invited testimony only.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 18, 2017 – 01:00 PM
701 West 51st St. (John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Employment First Task Force AGENDA: Employment First Task Force January 18, 2017 1 p.m. Meeting Site: John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of September 20, 2016, meeting summary 3. Public comment 4. Employment First Task Force (EFTF) legislative updates 5. State agency updates a. Texas Education Agency update b. Texas Workforce Commission update c. Health and Human Services Commission update 6. Discussion of employment legislative initiatives from other groups 7. EFTF legislative subcommittee discussion 8. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act implementation update 9. Discussion to set next meeting dates 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/424-6911
1/19/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
January 19, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Regular Meeting January 19-20, 2017 AGENDA Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. For full agenda see: https://www.bon.texas.gov/meetings_board_meetings_2017_January.asp. Additional Information Contact: P. Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 19, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee AGENDA: Promoting Independence Advisory Committee January 19, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Home and community-based settings day habilitation compliance update 3. Money Follows the Person updates – Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program update 4. Public comment 5. Health and Human Services Commission Office of the Ombudsman Managed Care Team discussion 6. Community First Choice (CFC) update a. Development and Implementation Council feedback on CFC Personal Assistance Services/Habilitation form 8510 b. CFC enrollment status report update 7. Medicaid Managed Care ventilator services update 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6500
Department of Family and Protective Services
January 19, 2017 – 11:00 AM
701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Room 125W, Austin
Committee on Advancing Residential Practices (CARP) Meeting Objective: Residential Child Care Contractors, Associations, and DFPS representatives meeting in an effort to strengthen our partnership, improve communication, and provide a venue for focusing on enhancements to the system that support enhanced safety, permanency and well-being for children. 11:00 – 11:15 : Welcome and Introductions (Sheila Bell) 11:15 – 11:45 : Legislative Update M.D. v. Abbott Update (Rand Harris and Trevor Woodruff) 11:45 – 12:30 : DFPS Advisory Committee Action Item: Approve Bylaws re CARP Operating Procedures (Denise Brady and Frances Jordan) 12:30 – 1:30 : Lunch 1:30 – 2:15 : Foster Care Redesign Capacity Building Efforts (Kaysie Taccetta and Wendy Bagwell) 2:15 – 2:45 : YES Waiver, Single Child Plan, Placement Summary and Discharge Notice (Jenny Hinson) 2:45 – 3:30 : Proposing New License Types (Jean Shaw) 3:30 – 4:30 : CANS Update and Filed Bills Texas Health Steps (Liz Kromrei and Sherry Rumsey) 4:30 – 5:00 : AFCARS: New Federal Rules (Debra Emerson). Additional Information Contact: Casey Wilburn, 512/438-3127
Texas Board of Nursing
January 19, 2017 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
BOARD OF NURSING FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for Consideration of a Proposal from Southwest University El Paso To Establish An Associate Degree Nursing Education Program in El Paso, Texas Date and Time: January 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by January 13, 2017. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Board of Nursing
January 19, 2017 – 02:20 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
BOARD OF NURSING FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for Consideration of a Proposal from CTK Healthcare & Career Institute To Establish A Vocational Nursing Education Program in Irving, Texas Date and Time: January 19, 2017 at 2:20 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by January 13, 2017. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
1/20/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
January 20, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Regular Meeting January 19-20, 2017 AGENDA Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. For full agenda see: https://www.bon.texas.gov/meetings_board_meetings_2017_January.asp. Additional Information Contact: P. Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
January 20, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 400A, Austin
Texas State Board of Pharmacy Hearing A G E N D A A. KA Consideration of Temporary Suspension of: Pharmacy License #29908 of Korner Pharmacy; and Pharmacist License #19238 of Charlie Bellinger Bethea A.1 Executive Session Concerning Temporary Suspension of the above-listed licensees Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Cathy Stella at (Voice) (512) 305-8000, (FAX) (512) 305-8075, or TDD (800) 735-2989. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be made five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Ann Driscoll, 512/305-8048
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 20, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room)
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee AGENDA Behavioral Health Advisory Committee January 20, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions 2. Approval of minutes for October 21, 2016, meeting and review of past action items 3. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Services update a. Introduction of Mental Health Coordination Deputy Associate Commissioner and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Deputy Associate Commissioner b. Programmatic staff updates c. Behavioral health integration efforts d. Utilization management update e. NorthSTAR transition update f. Whole person recovery evaluation g. State targeted response to the opioid crisis grants 4. Legislative update 5. Health and Human Services Commission rulemaking process overview 6. Medicaid policy and program update 7. Public comment 8. Self-Directed Care pilot overview 9. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement mental health training overview 10. Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver program overview 11. Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC) FY2017 recommendations 12. Subcommittee/committee reports a. Block Grant Subcommittee b. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee c. Data Subcommittee d. Rules Subcommittee e. Policy Subcommittee f. Law Enforcement Ad Hoc Subcommittee g. Integrated Behavioral Health Subcommittee 13. Overview and discussion of committee logistics a. Reconvene Nominations Ad Hoc Subcommittee b. BHAC member training 14. Public comment 15. Planning for next meeting 16. Action items/committee recommendations 17. Closing remarks. Additional Information Contact: Karissa Sanchez, 512/424-6631
1/23/2017
Comptroller of Public Accounts
January 23, 2017 – 10:00 AM
111 E. 17th Street, Rm. #114, LBJ State Office Building, Austin
Comptroller's Investment Advisory Board 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of the Minutes from September 21, 2016 Meeting, Discussion and Possible Action 3. Presentation of Independent Auditor's Reports for the Trust Company 4. Economic Outlook, Investment and Review of Treasury Pool 5. Capital Markets Overview and Investment Performance Review for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2016 and Related Matters 6. Endowment, SWIFT and TESTIF Portfolio Updates and Related Matters 7. Discussion of Next Meeting and Agenda Items 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Nora Arredondo, 512/463-4636
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 23, 2017 – 10:00 AM
1100 West 49th St.(Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room 100), Austin
Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee AGENDA: Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee January 23, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of State Health Services Moreton Building Room 100 1100 West 49th St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes from November 7, 2016 (vote will be taken)* 3. Review of bylaws (vote may be taken)* 4. Overview of Open Meetings Act 5. Legislative update 6. Presentation: Partnering for Population Health: Models to Address the Social Determinants of Health by Larissa Estes, DrPH, from the Prevention Institute 7. Presentation and discussion on draft Texas Healthcare Quality Strategic Plan 8. Facilitated Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee strategic planning exercise (vote may be taken)* a) Determine mission and vision b) Discussion on next steps for identifying values, goals, strategies, and timelines 9. Committee discussion on initial priorities and work plan 10. Action items for staff or member follow-up 11. Public Comment 12. Adjourn * Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/487-3313
1/24/2017
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
January 24, 2017 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Certification Advisory Council This meeting will be web-cast through the Coordinating Board's website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us. 1. Welcome and introduction of CAC members 2. Consideration of Summary Notes from the November 4, 2016 meeting 3. Staff update on application for Certificate of Authority from Al-Huda University 4. Consideration of motion to postpone consideration of the application for Certificate of Authority from Al-Huda University until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Certification Advisory Council 5. Consideration of the application for Certificate of Authority from MediSend Biomedical Equipment Technology School 6. Staff update on upcoming meeting dates, member terms and estimation of meeting costs 7. Adjournment Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Tonia Scaperlanda ADA Coordinator, at 512.427.6193 at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. CERTIFICATION I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: Bill Franz General Counsel Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Thus, no person can carry a handgun and enter the room or rooms where a meeting of the THECB is held if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code. Please Note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing THECB, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code and THECB is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Cathie Maeyaert, 512/427-6527
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 24, 2017 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Perinatal Advisory Council AGENDA: Perinatal Advisory Council January 24, 2017 10:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the minutes (Meeting on November 28, 2016) 4. Updates from Subcommittee on Center of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy* 5. Updates from Perinatal Advisory Council Chair* 6. Discussion on Maternal Levels of Care* 7. Lunch 8. Continue discussion on Maternal Levels of Care* 9. Updates from Department of State Health Services* 10. Public comment 11. Announce dates, times, and locations of 2017 meetings 12. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
1/25/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 25, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410), Austin
Quality Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee Meeting January 25, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1410 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee (SRAC) Joint Meeting of the IDD SRAC Quality Subcommittee and Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee meeting minutes from December 13, 2016 3. Discuss webpage content related to filing a consumer complaint 4. Discuss future direction and goals 5. Review action items an discuss next steps 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Tony Moreno, 512/462-6278
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 25, 2017 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee Meeting January 25, 2017 1 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept October, 2016, Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Discuss 2017 subcommittee goals 4. Review action items and discuss agenda items for April 26, 2017 meeting 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jesse R. Moorhead, 512/730-7423
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
January 25, 2017 – 02:00 PM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Agency Operations Committee 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. For procedures on testifying, please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public testimony. I. Welcome and Committee Chair's Opening Remarks II. Consideration of Approval of the Minutes from October 19, 2016, Committee Meeting III. Public Testimony on agenda items relating to the Agency Operations Committee IV. Agency Operations A. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee to amend the Charter for the Agency Operations Committee B. Consideration of adopting the staff's recommendation to the Committee relating to the Board Operating Policies and Procedures C. Report on Major IT Projects in Progress D. Report on grants and contracts, including those exceeding $1 million E. Update on the Board's Legislative Appropriations Request to the 85th Texas Legislature V. Finance A. Review of the Year to Date Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Report to the Board B. Update on the December 2016 Agency Loan Program Sale of General Obligation Bonds C. Consideration of the staff's recommendation to the Committee relating to the authorization to enter into an agreement with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to continue to provide collection services for the agency's student loan program as well as contracts ancillary thereto D. Update on the Outcome of the Student Loan Program Review Performed by Weaver, L.L.P. E. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee to amend the existing contract for Bond Counsel relating to the performance of legal services for the agency for the student loan bond program for an additional one year period VI. Internal Audit A. Update on Internal Audit Reports and Activities VII. Compliance Monitoring A. Update on Compliance Monitoring Reports and Activities The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Agency Operations Committee may convene in Executive Session at any point in this meeting, concerning any item listed in the agenda or to seek or to receive its attorney's advice on legal matters related thereto, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071. Note: The Board will not consider or act upon any item before the Agency Operations Committee at this meeting. This meeting is not a regular meeting of the full Board. Because the number of Board members who may attend the committee meeting may create a quorum of the full Board, the meeting of the Agency Operations Committee is also being posted as a meeting of the full Board. Additional Information Contact: Linda Battles, 512/427-6205
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
January 25, 2017 – 06:30 PM
Westin Hotel-Domain 11301 Domain Drive, Austin
Coordinating Board Meeting (Dinner) Coordinating Board Members' dinner with the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT). Additional Information Contact: Raymund A. Paredes, 512/427-6101
1/26/2017
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
January 26, 2017 – 08:30 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Coordinating Board Meeting The Coordinating Board meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Events. Board meeting agenda is available here. Additional Information Contact: Raymund A. Paredes, 512/427-6101
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 26, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee January 26, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. 1. Introductions to include new members and Chair report 2. Review and adoption of October 27, 2016, meeting minutes (Vote required) 3. Meet with Executive Commissioner Charles Smith 4. Presentation of State Supported Living Center Dental Pilot 5. Update on Home and Community-based Services settings 6. Public comment 7. Lunch 8. STAR Kids update 9. Intellectual and Developmental Disability Pilot status 10. Discuss committee's vision, mission, 2017 goals, measurements, and subcommittee evaluation 11. Break 12. Continuation of committee's vision, mission, 2017 goals, measurements and subcommittee evaluation 13. Public comment 14. Discuss April agenda topics and action items 15. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
1/27/2017
Department of State Health Services
January 27, 2017 – 09:00 AM
San Jacinto College – Technical Training Center, 3234 Pasadena Freeway, Pasadena
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Injury Prevention Committee Call to Order/Roll Call Approval of Minutes from November and working group meetings Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review the revised objectives from the Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System and develop Injury Prevention Committee action items and strategies for implementation to GETAC 2. Review and complete Evidence-Based Distracted Driving Prevention Fact sheet 3. Evidence-Based Childhood Drowning Prevention Fact Sheet 4. Finalize How to Use Guide' for Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 5. Evaluation of Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 6. Identification of high priority areas for the Injury Prevention Committee's focus based on prevalence and impact to the state of Texas of relevant conditions 9. Identification of high priority areas for the Injury Prevention Committee's focus based on incidence of preventable diseases General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion) Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next meeting date Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/458-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 27, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st Street (Department of Aging & Disability Services, Winters Building, Public Hearing, Room)
AGENDA: Drug Utilization Review Board January 27, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging & Disability Services Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st Street Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from October 14, 2016 (Vote required) 3. Old business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission decisions on acceptance of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board recommendations from the October 14, 2016, meeting 4. New business: Public comment on drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL):* a. Acne agents, oral b. Acne agents, topical c. Analgesics, narcotic long d. Analgesics, narcotic short e. Angiotensin modulator combinations f. Angiotensin modulators g. Antimigraine agents, other h. Antimigraine agents, triptans i. Bladder relaxant preparations j. H. pylori treatment k. Immunomodulators, atopic dermatitis l. Intranasal rhinitis agents m. Neuropathic pain n. Ophthalmics, anti-inflammatory/immunomodulator o. Phosphate binders p. Platelet aggregation inhibitors q. Progestins for cachexia r. Proton pump inhibitors s. Smoking cessation t. Stimulants and related agents Public comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL*: a. Antiemetic/Antivertigo agents / Sustol b. Antifungals, topical / DermacinRx Therazole Pak c. Antihyperuricemics / Zurampic d. GI Motility, chronic / Relistor (oral) e. Hypoglycemics, SGLT2 / Invokamet XR f. Immune globulins / Cuvitru g. Lipotropics, other / Repatha Pushtronex h. NSAIDs / Pain relief collection kit i. Ophthalmics, anti-inflammatory / Bromsite j. Otic antibiotics / Otovel k. Steroids, topical low / Micort-HC 5. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and updates – Chris Andrews, Pharm. D., Magellan Medicaid Administration 6. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 531.071, and in accordance with Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DUR Board may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under new business as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 7. Lunch 8. Announcements of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL 9. Retrospective DUR: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS, Xerox Heritage, LLC a. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions sent: i. Atypical antipsychotics optimization ii. Benzodiazepine anxiolytics and controlled sedative hypnotics b. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions outcome: i. Bipolar disorders therapy management ii. Depression therapy management c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required)* i. Gastrointestinal disorders therapy management ii. Methadone overdose risk reduction iii. Naloxone for opioid-related overdose 10. Prospective prior authorization proposals (clinical edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D., Health Information Designs, LLC (Vote required)* a. Nuedexta (Dextromethorphan/Quinidine) b. Diabetes test strips 11. Retrospective drug use, criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: Jennifer Seltzer, Pharm. D., University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (Vote required)* a. Angiotensin – converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors b. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) c. Attention Deficit Disorder medications d. Histamine H2-receptor antagonists e. Hydrocodone f. Platelet aggregation inhibitors g. Proton pump inhibitors h. Serotonin 5HT1B/1D receptor agonists 12. Adjourn 13. Next meeting date: April 28, 2017 *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Maribel O. Castoreno, 512/707-6112
Department of State Health Services
January 27, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Campus, Moreton
Building, Conference Room M-100, 1100, West 49th Street, Austin
Promotor(A) or Community Health Worker (CHW) Training and Certification Advisory Committee Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the Conference Room. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access the meeting through webinar. Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8649825369202391300 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes (November 18, 2016) *Action Item Public comment CHW Spotlight: Strong Start Project Promotora Project on the Texas-Mexico Border Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) – Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Access to Care Collaborative Workforce Solutions & Employment Opportunities Workgroup Advisory Committee Workgroups Updates Committee Business – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions *Action Item – Congratulations to newly appointed Committee members Program Update Committee Member Sharing: – Think about a time when you were working as a CHW, or with a CHW, in a difficult situation. How did you approach it New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Adriana Flores, 512/776-3860
Texas Medical Disclosure Panel
January 27, 2017 – 10:30 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, Exchange Buildin, Room N218, 8407 Wall Street, Austin
The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order I. Introduction of members and guests. II. Approval of minutes from the September 30, 2016 meeting. III. Update and possible action regarding study on readability levels of consent forms/lists. IV. Review and action related to FAQs regarding consent by CRNAs and PICC Line RNs. V. Discussion and possible action related to use of nitrous oxide in laboring patients. VI. Review, discussion and possible action related to updates of Chapter 601.2-601.3. a. (b) Cardiovascular system b. (h) Hematic and lymphatic system c. (m) Nervous system treatments and procedures VII. Discussion and possible action related to any other updates to Chapter 601.2-601.9. VIII. FDA review results in new warnings about using general anesthetics and sedation drugs in young children and pregnant women. IX. Panel Vacancies. X. Public Comment. XI. Next meeting date. XII. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Pamela Adams, 512/834-6648