Greater Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Education Program-Major Bill Passes

by | May 26, 2025

May 26th, 2025 As of May 25th, 2025, the House and Senate have passed a bill that will create a plan for greater inclusion of children with disabilities in early education programs. The Texas Senate gave final passage to House Bill 2310. The bill was authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz and sponsored by Senator Tan Parker.   It would require the TEA (Texas Education Agency), TWC (Texas Workforce Commission), and HHSC (Health and Human Services Commission) to develop a...

IDD Operations Portal Enhanced View Training: May 23rd & May 28th, 2025

by | May 22, 2025

May 22nd, 2025 IDD Operations Portal (IDD Ops Portal) Administrators will provide a brief overview of the new and enhanced view of the system. Attendees are recommended to attend either session as they provide the same information. Register for the May 23rd IDD Operations Portal Enhanced View Training 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR Register for the May 28th IDD Operations Portal Enhanced View Training 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Topics include: Initial and single user account setup...

HCBS-Adult Mental Health Program: CBT Trainings

by | May 20, 2025

May 20th, 2025 Home and Community-Based Services – Adult Mental Health Program CBT trainings Home & Community-Based Services – Adult Mental Health (contains provider training and resource information) Adult Mental Health Home & Community-based Services Other information about the program:...

Frequently Cited Deficiencies-HCS/TxHmL/ICF

by | May 20, 2025

May 20th, 2025 These are the most recent postings from HHSC, hopefully, those for 2024 will be posted soon,  Home and Community-based Services 10 Most Frequently Cited Deficiencies in Home and Community-based Services (HCS) & Texas Home Living (TxHmL) — Fiscal Year 2023 (July 16, 2024) Texas Home Living 10 Most Frequently Cited Deficiencies in Home and Community-based Services (HCS) & Texas Home Living (TxHmL) — Fiscal Year 2023 (July 16, 2024)...

Texas Parks & Wildlife Explore Webinar: New Initiatives Focusing on Accessibility & Inclusivity

by | May 18, 2025

May 18th, 2025 From HHSC Deat & Hard of Hearing Services: “Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for EXPLORE!, a webinar presented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Accessibility Team. Discover the latest updates and initiatives across Texas public lands, focusing on accessibility and inclusivity. From camping in a state park to touring a fish hatchery or renewing your hunting license at a...

Employment Readiness Updates

by | May 17, 2025

May 17th, 2025 New Employment Readiness Assessment Tool On January 1, 2025, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), implemented the new employment readiness benefit available to individuals enrolled in the Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), or Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) waiver programs for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. HHSC is required to assess all settings where employment...