The House Committee on Human Services

87th Legislature

March 21, 2022

12:00 p.m.

E2.030

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 15, 2022, the House Committee on Human Services met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Frank, at 12:04 p.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Frank; Hinojosa; Hull; Klick; Meza; Neave; Noble; Rose; and Shaheen.

A quorum was present.

The Chair made opening remarks.

The Committee took testimony on the security and safety of Texas youth in state-licensed facilities and the efficacy of investigative and regulatory processes.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee took testimony on the impact of the lawsuit on foster care capacity and the child welfare system.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee took testimony on the implementation of child welfare legislation.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 5:53 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Frank, Chair

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Gregory Cline, Clerk