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Amend CSSB 1 as follows:
(1)  In the bill pattern of the Department of Family and Protective Services, increase Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds in Strategy B.1.1, CPS Direct Delivery Staff, by $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 and reduce general revenue by $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2023.
(2)  In the bill pattern of the Health and Human Services Commission (page II-29)
(a)  Increase appropriations in Strategy A.1.2, Disability-Related, by $2,175,000 in general revenue in fiscal year 2022 and $4,350,000 in general revenue in fiscal year 2023; and
(b)  Increase appropriations in Strategy F.1.2, non-Medicaid Services, by $325,000 in general revenue in fiscal year 2022 and $650,000 in general revenue in fiscal year 2023; and
(c)  Add the following new rider:
____.  Multi-Assistance Center Demonstration Project.  (a)  Included in amounts appropriated above in Strategy A.1.2, Disability-Related, is $2,175,000 in general revenue in fiscal year 2022 and $4,350,000 in general revenue in fiscal year 2023 and included in amounts appropriated above in Strategy F.1.2, Non-Medicaid Services, is $325,000 in general revenue in fiscal year 2022 and $650,000 in general revenue in fiscal year 2023 to support Medicaid and non-Medicaid eligible persons in a demonstration project providing comprehensive medical, therapeutic, and non-medical services to adults and children with special needs in Bexar County. The demonstration project shall utilize a one-stop shop model, providing on-site services to adults and children with special needs in Bexar County and the south Texas region. The model shall employ staff to serve as single point of contact to coordinate and support client needs with community partners.
(b)  HHSC shall report to the Legislative Budget Board and governor by August 31, 2023, detailing a review of the demonstration project and outlining best practices to implement the model elsewhere in the state. Notwithstanding the limitations in Rider 84, Limitations on Transfer Authority, HHSC may transfer funds among strategies in its bill pattern to efficiently implement these provisions upon prior notification to the Legislative Budget Board. HHSC shall identify and pursue opportunities to use any available federal or other non-general revenue source of funds to implement this project. On identification of alternate appropriate sources of support, HHSC shall coordinate with the Legislative Budget Board to replace general revenue appropriations identified above.
(3)  Adjust Method of Finance totals accordingly, and modify related employee benefits for the Department of Family and Protective Services for use of TANF appropriations.