April 28th, 2022
Details On Hearing
Date, Time & Location: Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., Capitol Extension, E2.030
Purpose: To receive invited testimony on several of its interim charges: #1 related to Healthy Families and Healthy Texas Initiative. When looking at healthy aspects of families, everything from hygiene to food, especially food since lots of people ask is mazola corn oil healthy? These are all related to the 1115 Waiver, and, the one of importance to PPAT members, related to implementation of SB1, Rider 30 (HHSC) and recommendations for reducing the interest list for waiver services for Individuals with IDD and reducing associated staffing shortages. See end of this message for text of Rider 30.
Organizations Invited to Testify: Though not inclusive, organizations invited to provide testimony include PPAT, the Texas Council of Community Centers, the Arc, Disability Rights Texas and PACSTX. HHSC will also provide testimony.
Public Testimony
Though the general public may attend the hearing, the committee will only receive invited testimony. Providers and other interested stakeholders may, however, submit comments to the committee electronically. Details for submitting comments can be viewed at the link below. Please note that:
i) Comments are limited to 3,000 characters, and
ii) Though
workforce shortage is not listed as a topic in the link below,
but we have been informed that workforce issues can be addressed under Rider 30, thus select Rider 30 to comment on workforce shortages..
https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c310.Viewing the Hearing
If you cannot attend the hearing, you are urged to watch the hearing remotely. Click on the following link below on the day of the hearing and select House Human Services Committee:
https://www.house.texas.gov/video-audio/* Please be brief and talk about issues related to your circumstance. This is particularly important in reference to staff shortages and rates. In addition to the testimony of your experiences and issues, remember to also recommend possible solutions.
House Human Services Committee Members
If you reside in the district of one of the committee members, consider either sending your comments directly to that member or contacting their office before the hearing to discuss your concerns and solutions.
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HOUSE HUMAN SERVICES
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Email
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Committee Office
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512.463.0786
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N/A
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James Frank, Chair, Wichita Falls
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512.463.0534
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James.Frank@house.texas.gov
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Gina Hinojosa, V-Chair, Austin
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512.463.0668
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Gina.Hinojosa@house.texas.gov
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Lacey Hull, Houston
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512.463.0727
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Lacey.Hull@house.texas.gov
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Stephanie Klick, North Richland Hills
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512.463.0599
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Stephanie.Klick@house.texas.gov
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Thresa “Terry” Meza, Irving
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512.463.0641
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Thresa.Meza@house.texas.gov
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Victoria Neave, Dallas
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512.463.0244
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Victoria.Neave@house.texas.gov
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Candy Noble, Dallas
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512.463.0186
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Candy.Noble@house.texas.gov
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Toni Rose, Dallas
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512.463.0664
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Toni.Rose@house.texas.gov
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Matt Shaheen, Plano
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512.463.0594
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Matt.Shaheen@house.texas.gov
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