The House Committee on Human Services

87th Legislature

June 28, 2022

11:00 a.m.

E2.030

Pursuant to a notice posted on June 8, 2022, the House Committee on Human Services met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Frank, at 11:03 a.m.

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

A quorum was present.

(Representatives Meza and Neave participating virtually, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.)

The Chair made opening remarks.

The Committee heard testimony on the following interim charges and topics:

Examine the long-term services and support system of care in Texas. Study workforce challenges for both institutional and community services. Assess opportunities to improve patient safety at senior living facilities. Consider mechanisms to promote a stable, sustainable, and quality-based long-term care system to address current and future needs of the state.

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

Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including:

· HB 3041, related to the implementation of the Family Preservation Services Pilot Program.

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

Monitor the current status of the state hospital system, including the forensic bed waitlist.

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

At 3:26 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