Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee (webcasting available)

October 27, 2016 - 10:00am

(webcasting available)

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.

1. Introductions and Chair report
2. Review and adoption of July 28, 2016, meeting minutes (Vote required)
3. Health and Human Services Transformation update (PDF)
4. Legislative Appropriations Request update
5. Home and Community-based settings requirements update
6. STAR Kids update
7. Update to issues related to declined assessments and transportation (PDF)
8. Public comment
9. Lunch
10. Presentation on Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience rules
11. Preview of legislative session (PDF)
12. Subcommittee updates* (PDF)
    1. Day Habilitation and Employment Services
    2. Housing
    3. Quality
    4. Transition to Managed Care
13. Discuss next steps and agenda items for Jan. 26, 2017, meeting
14. Adjourn

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Sallie Allen, Advisory Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Division, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-424-6969, or sallie.allen@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 Allen at 512-424-6969 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.