The following legislative and state agency healthcare hearings have been scheduled between June 25 and July 15.
6/28/2016
Texas Medical Board
June 28, 2016 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Respiratory Care Therapist Stakeholder Group 1. Introduction 2. Chapter 186 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Rita Chapin, 512/305-7016
Texas Medical Board
June 28, 2016 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Medical Radiological Technology Stakeholder Group 1. Introduction 2. Chapter 194 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Rita Chapin, 512/305-7016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 28, 2016 – 01:00 PM
909 West 45th St. (Health and Human Services Commission, Bldg II, Public Hearing Room 164), Austin
Employment First Task 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of May 17, 2016, meeting summary. 3. Chair report on Employment First activities and related topics. 4. Subcommittee updates a. Subcommittee on education and outreach. b. Subcommittee on report writing. c. Subcommittee on Senate Bill 1226 compliance. 5. Legislative initiatives discussion 6. Health and Human Services Commission update. 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 28, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee meeting minutes from January 21, 2016, March 1, 2016, and April 11, 2016. 3. DADS update on non-guardian decision-making process for the individual. 4. Authorized Representatives benefit process update. 5. Update on STAR Kids Quality Plan. 6. Discuss draft Legislative Report. 7. Discuss future meeting dates and agenda items. 8. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Amanda Woodall, IDD Specialist for Managed Care, Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program Division, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-424-6522, or Amanda.woodall@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Amanda Woodall, 512/424-6969
6/29/2016
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
June 29, 2016 – 11:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Coordinating Board Meeting (Special Called) Note: Time of meeting will convene at 11:00a or upon adjournment of the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning, whichever occurs later The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 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. 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. Call to Order: Opening Remarks and Announcements II. Public Testimony III. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation relating to the Agency Strategic Plan for FY 2017-2021 IV. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation relating to the Coordinating Board's Legislative Agenda for the 85th Texas Legislature V. Lunch VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Raymund Paredes, 512/427-6101
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
June 29, 2016 – 12:00 PM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Committee on Academic and Workforce Success Note: Time of meeting will convene at 12:00p or upon adjournment of the Special Called Board Meeting, 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 March 30, 2016, 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. Update on the RAND Graduate Education Study B. Report to the Committee on activities of the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee C. Report to the Committee on activities of the Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee D. Report to the Committee on activities of the Field of Study Advisory Committees and the Program of Study Advisory Committees E. Report to the Committee on activities of the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee F. Consideration of adopting the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee's recommendation to the Committee relating to the distribution of funds trusteed to the Coordinating Board to support family practice residency programs for Fiscal Year 2017 and the report on trusteed funds distributed in Fiscal Year 2016 G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to requests for a new degree program: Texas A&M University (1) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Engineering University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (2) Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) degree with a major in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (3) Doctor in Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree with a major in Occupational Therapy University of Texas at Arlington (4) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Kinesiology University of Texas at San Antonio (5) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Chemical Engineering H. Report on the FY 2016 Annual Report of Low-Producing Programs I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to Frank Phillips College's request for a Branch Campus Maintenance Tax Election J. Consideration of adopting the Mexican American Studies Field of Study Advisory Committee's recommendation relating to courses required for the Board approved Mexican American Field of Study, as required by Texas Education Code, Section 61.823 K. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment of members to Advisory Committees: (1) Apply Texas Advisory Committee (2) Certification Advisory Council (CAC) (3) Engineering Field of Study (4) Graduate Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) (5) Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC) (6) Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) (7) Nursing Field of Study Advisory Committee (8) Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee (UEAC) L. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to a request to amend the contract with The University of Texas at Austin for the maintenance of the Apply Texas System M. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the reallocation of Work-Study Mentorship Program funding N. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the Aerospace and Aviation Report (S.B. 458, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session) O. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the January 2016 Annual Compliance Reports for institutions under a Certificate of Authorization (Names beginning with "A" through "O") P. Report to the Committee on school closures and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) Q. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 4, Subchapter C, Section 4.54 of Board rules concerning Exemptions, Exceptions, and Waivers, as related to Texas Education Code, Section 51.3062 Success Initiative (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 5, Subchapter A, Section 5.5 of Board rules concerning the Uniform Admission Policy (3) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 13, Subchapter M, Sections 13.300 – 13.304 of Board rules concerning standards and accounting methods for determining total research expenditures R. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to moving Chapter 1, Subchapters T – Z and Subchapter BB of Board rules relating to Fields of Study Advisory Committees to new Chapter 27, Fields of Study, Subchapters A – H S. Discussion of Coordinating Board Rules, Chapter 5, Rules Applying to Public Universities, Health-Related Institutions, and/or Selected Public Colleges of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter B, Role and Mission, Tables of Programs, Course Inventories, Sections 5.21 – 5.25 concerning Preliminary Planning Notifications VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Rex Peebles, 512/427-6520
7/7/2016
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
July 7, 2016 – 09:30 AM
Lone Star College – Tomball; Health Science Building – 111K; 700 Graham Drive, Tomball
Investigation Committee (1) Call to order. (2) Public comment. (3) Review and possible action on cases (4) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 7, 2016 – 11:00 AM
909 West 45th St., Dept of State Health Services, Bldg 552, Rm 212), Austin
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Block Grant Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of minutes – vote required. a. February 4, 2016, meeting minutes. b. March 3, 2016, meeting minutes. c. April 7, 2016, meeting minutes. 3. Discussion of subcommittee logistics. a. Officer elections b. Member recruitment and selection. c. Reporting to Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. 4. 2016-2017 Block Grant Plan Status Report. 5. Update on website review. 6. Public Comment 7. Planning for next meeting. 8. Closing remarks. Additional Information Contact: Carissa Dougherty, 512/206-5347
7/12/2016
House Committee on Human Services
July 12, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to consider Interim Charge 3: Examine the Department of Family and Protective Services’ policies and procedures, including prevention measures and resources, dedicated to eliminating child abuse and fatalities within the foster care system; explore ideas and strategies to increase the number of foster families and improve the delivery of services to children with high needs; review adoption policies, including disruptions, and make recommendations for possible improvements. Also, monitor and assess the continuation of foster care redesign.
7/15/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 15, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501, Austin
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2016 meeting (Vote required). 3. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee report about qualifications for health care translators and interpreters. 4. Develop tracking plan for dissemination of information on the committee report and recommendations. 5. Discussion on preparation of a report for 2016. 6. Review of draft poster and flyer for committee recommendations. 7. Public comment 8. Discuss goals, work plan, and schedule for committee for 2016. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-2944
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