Texas Legislature – Upcoming House Committee Meetings
GENERAL INVESTIGATING & ETHICS 11/23/2010
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: E2.028
CHAIR: Rep. Chuck Hopson
The House General Investigating & Ethics Committee will meet in a public hearing pursuant to Rule 4, section 10 (1) of the House Rules. The Committee may also meet in executive session in E2.028 pursuant to Rule 4, Section 12 of the House Rules
Texas Legislature – Upcoming Senate Committee Meetings
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & TRADE 11/23/2010
TIME: 1:00 PM
PLACE: E1.016
CHAIR: Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.
The Senate Committee on International Relations and Trade will meet to hear invited and public testimony on interim charges.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 11/23/2010
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: E1.030
CHAIR: Senator Jane Nelson
Interim Charge #1:
Upon passage of federal legislation relating to reform of the health care industry and health insurance industry, study the implications of such legislation on Texas, the health care industry, and public and private insurance. Study and monitor the implementation of the insurance regulatory changes, changes to high risk pool, and any other insurance mandates. Study the health care policy changes and the impact to the Medicaid and CHIP programs and the state budget. Assess the impact to all state uninsured and uncompensated care programs and county programs for the uninsured, including county property tax programs to pay for the uninsured. Make recommendations for the efficient implementation of programs.
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: E1.030
CHAIR: Senator Robert Duncan
Interim Charge #1:
Upon passage of federal legislation relating to reform of the health care industry and health insurance industry, study the implications of such legislation on Texas, the health care industry, and public and private insurance. Study and monitor the implementation of the insurance regulatory changes, changes to high risk pool, and any other insurance mandates. Study the health care policy changes and the impact to the Medicaid and CHIP programs and the state budget. Assess the impact to all state uninsured and uncompensated care programs and county programs for the uninsured, including county property tax programs to pay for the uninsured. Make recommendations for the efficient implementation of programs.
VETERANS HEALTH, SELECT 11/29/2010
TIME: 8:30 AM
PLACE: Harlingen, TX
CHAIR: Senator Jeff Wentworth
The Committee will consider the following:
Review the availability and quality of federal health care benefits for Texas veterans, including VA hospitals, primary and specialty health care services, and social work services. Make recommendations to the Texas Legislature and the Veterans Administration for improving access and quality of services.
Review the availability and quality of state health care benefits for Texas veterans, including state supported nursing homes, mental health services, and other primary and specialty health care services. Make recommendations to the Texas Legislature for improving access and quality of services.
Texas Legislature – Upcoming House Committee Meetings
OVERSIGHT OF WINDSTORM INSURANCE 12/13/2010
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: E1.016
CHAIR: Sen. John Carona and Rep. Larry Taylor
The Windstorm Insurance Legislative Oversight Board will meet at 9:00 a.m., Monday, December 13, 2010, in Capitol Extension Room E1.016. The Board will take invited and public testimony regarding windstorm insurance in this state, including the adequacy of rates, the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, and the availability of coverage. The Board may receive and comment on rules proposed by the Texas Department of Insurance relating to windstorm insurance and review recommendations for legislation proposed by the department or the association.