The Committee met to consider the following: SB 195 Perry | Relating to collecting and reporting by the Department of Family and Protective Services of certain information relating to certain…
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SB10 Nelson | et al. Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
| Fiscal note Summary (Senate Committee Report) here. Depending on the amount of funding distributed by the Consortium's executive committee to health-related institutions of higher education for mental health research projects and for workforce expansion, there would be some fiscal impact to the state. Senate Bill 1 as introduced includes $50 million in General Revenue for each year of the 2020-21 biennium for this purpose. |
The Committee on public health met to consider:
HB 10 Thompson, Senfronia | et al Relating to grants and programs for researching and treating behavioral health and psychiatric issues. Also considered was HJR5, proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Public Finance Authority to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
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HB 72 by White | et al., Relating to the continuation of Medicaid benefits provided to certain children adopted from the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
| LBB Fiscal Note [here]. The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time but a significant cost to General Revenue Funds would be expected. Insufficient information is available to determine how many children might be eligible for the benefits identified in the bill. |
The Committee met to consider the following interim charge: Interim Charge #10: Monitor agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 85th…
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The committee met to consider the following interim charge: Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 85th Legislature.…
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The Committee met to discuss and hear testimony on the monitoring and prescribing of controlled substances in this state. The Sunset Commission mandated the use of the Prescription Monitoring Program…
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The Committee met to discuss the following:
1) Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, 85th Legislature and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation, including but not limited to:
Initiatives to strengthen oversight of long-term care facilities to ensure safety and improve quality for residents and clients of these entities…
Health and Human Services Commission, Implementation of Key Long-Term Care Regulatory Legislation, David Kostroun Deputy Executive Commissioner, Regulatory Services [Presentation here.]
House Bill 2025, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017.
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The Committee met to discuss the following: 1) Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, 85th Legislature and make recommendations for any…
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The Committee met to discuss the following: 1) Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, 85th Legislature and make recommendations for any…
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