The House Committee on Human Services

88th Legislature

August 27, 2024

9:00 a.m.

E2.014

Pursuant to a notice posted on August 2, 2024, revised on August 14, 2024, the House Committee on Human Services met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Frank, at 9:12 a.m.

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

A quorum was present.

The Chair made opening remarks.

The Committee heard testimony on the following interim charge:

Monitor the agencies and the programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction.

The Committee took invited testimony on DFPS agency status update.

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

(Representative Manuel now present.)

(Representative Campos now present.)

The Committee heard testimony on the following interim charge:

Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 88th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:

· HB 1575, relating to improving health outcomes for pregnant women; and

· SB 24, relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.

The Committee took invited testimony on Implementation of HB 1575.

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

The Committee took invited testimony on Implementation of SB 24.

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

The Committee heard testimony on the following interim charge:

Evaluate access to Home and Community-based Services (HCS) waivers, including the interest list, effects of inflation on the cost of services, and availability of services and service providers. Consider the long-term stability of long-term services and supports in waiver programs and consider alternative delivery models.

The Committee took invited testimony on Home and Community-based Services (HCS) waivers.

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

At 1:58 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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Noelle Roberts, Clerk