The House Committee on Human Services

87th Legislature

October 13, 2021

Upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted

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Pursuant to a notice posted on October 7, 2021, the House Committee on Human Services met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Frank, at 3:21 p.m.

The committee met to consider efforts of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to remedy the rising numbers of Children Without Placement (CWOP) and the impact of children, including unaccompanied minors, crossing the Texas-Mexico border on the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)child protective services programs.

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

A quorum was present.

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

(Representative Neave now present.)

At 6:56 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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Charissa Huntzinger, Clerk