Senate Committee on Finance: DSHS
The Committee met to consider Article II agencies. This report addresses the Department of State Health Services.
The Committee is chaired by Jane Nelson and the vice chair is Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Members:
Paul Bettencourt
Brian Birdwell
Donna Campbell
Pete Flores
Kelly Hancock
Joan Huffman
Lois Kolkhorst
Robert Nichols
Charles Perry
Larry Taylor
Kirk Watson
Royce West
John Whitmire
Department of State Health Services. Legislative Budget Board Staff.
Department of State Health Services
Summary of Recommendations - Senate
Policy Issues and Highlights.
The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is the state agency dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of citizens in this state. DSHS has four major program areas: (1) public health services; (2) healthcare services; (3) consumer protection services; and (4) administration and technology.
The largest program area, public health services, includes activities, such as HIV/
