Texas House Committee on Human Services

Texas House of Representatives : House Committee on Human Services Committee on Human Services Interim Charges: 1. Monitoring: Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 88th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following: HB 1575, relating to improving health outcomes for pregnant women; and SB 24, relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services. 2. Medicaid Contracting: Evaluate the appropriate role of the state in overseeing Medicaid managed care. 3. Support for Texans with Intellectual Disabilities: Evaluate access to Home and Community-based Services (HCS) waivers, including the