AAIDD: Texas Chapter Annual 49th Convention (Sept. 30th-Oct. 3rd, 2025) Post Convention Update

by | Oct 14, 2025

October 14th, 2025 Post Convention Report This year’s AAIDD-Texas Chapter 49th Annual Convention was on Sept. 30th-Oct. 3rd, 2025, and we had a wonderful turnout.  As you may or may not know, this is my first year on the board, and it was an awesome experience.  I know there were some providers, LIDDA’s, and individuals who just didn’t have funding to come this year or possibly the timing was just not right, and we thank all of you who could make...

Phishing Alert: Emails From “Fake” HHSC Email Addresses

by | Oct 12, 2025

October 12th, 2025  DO NOT CLICK FILES, LINKS, OR FWD! The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has identified an active phishing attempt. The message may appear to come from a trusted colleague, sender, or HHSC email address and often includes links, meeting invites, or file attachments that appear to be legitimate. If you receive an unexpected or suspicious email, don’t click on the links, open the attachments, or accept the invite. HHSC is actively...

TULIP: Unavailable Oct. 31st-Nov, 3rd, 2025!

by | Oct 6, 2025

October 6th, 2025 TULIP System Updates PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT HHSC WILL BE PERFORMING SYSTEM UPDATES TO TULIP.   Don’t forget all EMR checks (Misconduct & Nurses Aids checks) are done through TULIP for HCS/TxHmL/ISS Providers TULIP will be unavailable from October 31st, 2025 @ 5:00pm to November 3, 2025 @ 8:00am. These updates are necessary to improve system performance and reliability.   More details on issues like password reset will be sent out as...

DAHS and Individualized Skills and Socialization Provider Webinar with HHSC LTCR:: October 30th, 2025

by | Oct 5, 2025

October 5th, 2025 HHSC Long-term Care Regulation will host a webinar for Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers Date: October 30, 2025 Time: 11 a.m. to noon. Place:  Webinar DAHS and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers should attend this and all webinars with HHSC LTCR. LTCR will provide the latest updates and answer questions from participants. Register for the...

Cross Agency Employment Conference – Thursday, November 13

by | Oct 3, 2025

October 3rd, 2025 Save the date for the second annual Cross Agency Employment Conference on Thursday, November 13, 2025. What: Cross Agency Employment Conference When: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Where: Online Registration: Registration will open in mid-October. More Information The Cross Agency Employment Conference will feature presenters from Texas HHS, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Texas Education Agency. The conference is open to agency staff, job...

HHSC Webinar: Advances in Trauma Informed Care- Oct. 10th, 2025

by | Oct 3, 2025

Oct 3rd, 2025 HHSC is hosting a free webinar on World Mental Health Day, Friday, October 10, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. CST. What: Webinar on Advances in Trauma Informed Care When: Friday, October 10, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. CST Register Now: Register for the webinar. Trauma is not just an event, it’s an experience that disrupts a person’s sense of safety, stability, and connection. It can alter brain development, behavior, and emotional regulation. For...