SRC-AXB H.B. 1396 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1396
76R6563  SMJ-DBy: Maxey (Zaffirini)
Human Services
5/3/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is required to
re-engineer its regulation of nursing facilities and now TDHS has included
intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in that process.
H.B. 1396 requires TDHS to develop a new model for licensing intermediate
care facilities for the mentally retarded that is not based on the current
nursing home model. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 1396 creates a responsibility for the Texas Department of
Human Services to develop a model for licensing intermediate care
facilities. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Requires the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) to
consult certain entities in the process of developing a model for licensing
intermediate care facilities which is distinct from models for nursing home
licensure. 

SECTION 2.  Requires TDHS to present a report on the model to certain
authorities by January 16, 2001.  Sets forth requirements of the report. 

SECTION 3.  Provides for the expiration of this Act January 17, 2001.

SECTION 4.  Emergency clause.
  Effective date:  upon passage.