The House Committee on Human Services

85th Legislature

December 13, 2017

9:30 a.m.

E2.030

Pursuant to a notice posted on November 28, 2017, revised on December 6, 2017, the House Committee on Human Services met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Raymond, at 9:37 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Raymond; Frank; Klick; Miller; Rose; and Wu.

A quorum was present.

The Chair made opening remarks.

The committee heard testimony on the following interim charge:

Monitor the HHSC's implementation of Rider 219 in Article II of the General Appropriations Act related to prescription drug benefit administration in Medicaid. Analyze the role of pharmacy benefit managers in Texas Medicaid.

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

The committee received an update on issues related to Child Protective Services.

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

The committee resumed testimony on the above HHSC interim charge.

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

The committee heard testimony on the following interim charge:

Examine the survey process for nursing facilities to determine any duplication of government regulations. Consider recommendations to reduce duplication while ensuring patient safety is preserved.

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

The committee received additional testimony on the HHSC interim charge above.

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

At 1:22 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. Raymond, Chair

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Kyle Mauro, Clerk