Posts tagged "DSHS"

SB 2150 by Kolkhorst
April 2, 2019
Blog

SB 2150 Kolkhorst Relating to the reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services. ~ LBB Fiscal Note Summary. No significant fiscal implication to…
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House Appropriations Committee Decision Document: Article II Mark-Up – DFPS and DSHS
March 4, 2019
Budget

House Appropriations Committee Decision Document Decisions as of March 4, 2019 Representative Davis, Subcommittee Chair on Article II Members: Representatives Cortez, Hefner, Sheffield, Turner, J. LBB Analyst(s): Andrea Nikic, Amy Ma NOTE: In cases where partial General Revenue amounts were funded, the all funds amount will have to be determined, in some cases, because of the impact of the recommendations on federal and other funds.
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Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council
February 21, 2019
Regulatory

Welcome and Opening Remarks. The meeting was convened by Cecile Young. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) 86th Legislative Session. The new Executive Commissioner has appeared before several committees including Nominations. Department of State Health Services (DSHS) 86th Legislative Session. Dr. Hellerstedt stated that this is a busy time for DSHS as they work through the appropriations process. They are very grateful that the base bills from both the House and Senate already include funding for several of their Exceptional Items, including the Data Center as well as 49 vehicles needed for staff all over the state to carry out their public health duties. Additionally, the House provided funding to fully implement the X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (XALD) newborn screening test, and increased funding to assist DSHS in the fight against maternal mortality and morbidity.
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