January 28, 2019 - 11:30am

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

Agenda

Webcasting Available

This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings the day and time of the meeting.

1. Welcome and introductions
2. Review and approve minutes from October 15, 2018, November 14, 2018, and November 26, 2018, meetings
3. Committee business
   1. Education and Awareness Committee
   2. Services and Supports Committee
   3. Legislative and Policy Committee
   4. Bylaws Committee and Membership Committee
4. Review and vote on Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) bylaw amendments
5. Review and vote on TBIAC 2018 Report to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Executive Commissioner
6. Presentations:
   1. Support Services for Students with Disabilities -
      Dr. Harlan Ballard, Assessment, Outreach and Retention Coordinator at Texas State University Office of Disability Services
   2. HHSC Ethics - David Reisman
7. Office of Acquired Brain Injury program announcements
   1. Program staffing
   2. Brain injury awareness and education events
   3. House Bill 271, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017 Veteran’s Recovery Pilot Program
   4. TBIAC position postings
8. Public comment
9. Adjourn

The Council may take action on any agenda item.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Carrie Bradford, Program Manager, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-206-5209, or Carrie.Bradford02@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 Bradford at 512-206-5209 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.