October 15, 2020 - 1:00pm



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Agenda

Location:  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams only. Join the meeting here.  Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. There is not a physical location for this meeting.

Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter."

Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting.

Meeting Agenda

  1. Call to Order, Welcome, Chair Remarks, Meeting Logistics and Roll Call - Esmeralda Guajardo, Chair, Francesca Kupper, HHSC
  2. Approval of February 20, 2020, Meeting Minutes* - Esmeralda Guajardo, Chair
  3. Appointment of Vice Chair - David Gruber, Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
  4. Overview of 2018 Recommendations (Vision/Mission and Senate Bill 1680 Mandates) -     Esmeralda Guajardo, Chair, Francesca Kupper, HHSC
  5. Texas House Border Caucus - Representative César J. Blanco or delegate
  6. COVID-19 Response in relation to TFBHO subcommittee priorities - Esmeralda Guajardo, Chair
  7. Public Comment - Francesca Kupper, HHSC
  8. Closing Remarks, Adjourn and Thank you - Esmeralda Guajardo, Chair

* Denotes possible action item

Public Comment: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to the border public health. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment are asked to complete a Public Comment Form here. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this process by providing written public comment to HHSC by emailing  OBPH@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Please include your name and either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments are limited to three minutes and will be read during the meeting for consideration by the TFBHO.

If you would like to register to provide oral comments, please mark the correct box on the Public Comment form. Instructions for providing oral comment will be emailed to you. Registration should be completed no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Members of the public may also use the Microsoft Teams Live Event Q&A section to submit a request to provide public comment. The request must contain your name and either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number.

Public comment is limited to three minutes. Speakers must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking. Public members who are using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in accessible pdf format that will be distributed by HHS staff to TFBHO members, State staff and for public distribution. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only) of documentation. Handouts must be emailed to HHSC immediately after registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting.

Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC.

Contact:  John Simo Villarreal at (737) 229-0778, john.villarreal@dshs.texas.gov

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

If you have a disability and require assistance to attend this virtual meeting, please contact John Simo Villarreal at (737) 229-0778, john.villarreal@dshs.texas.gov 72 hours prior to the meeting so appropriate arrangements may be made.