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, 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, 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 HHSC, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code and 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 Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting.

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the May 20, 2016 Council Meeting minutes
3. Executive Commissioner’s Status Report: Transformation, Transition Plan, and the Legislative Appropriations Request
4. Information Items Related to Rules*
   1. Regarding Proposed Rules for the HHS Executive Council: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes new Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 351, Subchapter A, §351.4, concerning Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council. 
   2. Regarding Proposed Rules for the Ombudsman for Children and Youth in Foster Care: The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to amend Texas Administrative Code Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 351, by adding a new Subchapter B, Ombudsman Services, Division 2, Ombudsman for Children and Youth in Foster Care.
5. Adjourn

*Public comment will be taken on this agenda item.

The HHSC Council will only take actions on items listed on the agenda.