July 23, 2018 - 11:30am

Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin Texas, 78751

Agenda

Webcasting Available

1. Welcome and introductions
2. Review and approve minutes from April 23, 2018, meeting
3. Office of Acquired Brain Injury
   1. House Bill 271 Veterans Recovery Pilot Program
   2. Legislative Appropriations Request
   3. Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Texas Brain Injury Conference
4. Committee business
   1. Education and Awareness Committee - Brain injury education and awareness events
   2. Services and Supports Committee - Family Navigator Program information and resources
   3. Legislative and Policy Committee
      1. Increasing access to vocational rehabilitative services
      2. Changes to the practice scope for master-level licensed psychological associates
5. Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) bylaws
6. TBIAC Legislative Report recommendations
7. TBIAC rule within Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 351, § 351.825
8. Presentations:
   1. HHS Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Program
   2. Brain Injury Association of America
   3. Texas State Independent Living Council
9. Nomination and election of Council Chair
10. Public comment
11. Adjourn

The Council may take action on any agenda item.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Crystal Starkey, Program Manager, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-206-5646, crystal.starkey@hhsc.state.tx.us.

This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Starkey at 512-206-5646 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.