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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
HB 3081	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harrison, Brian	Relating to the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS \| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workers' Compensation \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1997	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to establishing a pilot program for professional support service provider services for persons who are deaf-blind.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| EYECARE & VISION \| HEARING DISORDERS \| Human Services--General
HB 550	84-0 (2015)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.	House: Human Services	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| Aging \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF \| Health--Children's Insurance \| Health--General \| Hospitals \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Human Services--General \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| MEDICAID \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 617	84-0 (2015)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.		Filed	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN \| TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 873	84-0 (2015)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the publication of certain information regarding the vocational rehabilitation program on the Internet.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Electronic Information Systems \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| INTERNET \| VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 881	84-0 (2015)	Author: Dukes, Dawnna	Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUDITOR, STATE \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| OUTSOURCING \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1069	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and certification requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee; requiring an occupational certification.	House: Human Services	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HEARING DISORDERS \| Human Services--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1809	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2463	84-0 (2015)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al. Sponsor: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and certain other functions.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	See remarks for effective date	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON \| Human Services--General \| Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2578	84-0 (2015)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the efficiency of and consolidation of powers and duties within the health and human services system.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Senate appoints conferees-reported	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
HB 3294	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burkett, Cindy	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| VENDING MACHINES \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3887	84-0 (2015)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 38	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 205	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON \| Human Services--General \| Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 208	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	See remarks for effective date	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| VENDING MACHINES \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 219	84-0 (2015)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| Aging \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF \| Health--Children's Insurance \| Health--General \| Hospitals \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Human Services--General \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| MEDICAID \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1559	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to an interagency plan to promote competitive and integrated employment for persons with disabilities.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Labor--General \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 486	83-0 (2013)	Author: Dukes, Dawnna	Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.	House: Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUDITOR, STATE \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--General \| Human Services--General \| OUTSOURCING \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 617	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/13	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--School Districts \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 673	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ratliff, Bennett	Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--School Districts \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1098	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Electronic Information Systems \| Family--General \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1363	83-0 (2013)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Left pending in committee	\| ADJUTANT GENERAL \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON \| BOND REVIEW BOARD \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL \| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| SUPREME COURT \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2072	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and licensing requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEARING DISORDERS \| Human Services--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 3384	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey	Relating to the eligibility for and distributions of universal service funds.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 37	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.	Senate: Education	Co-author authorized	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--School Districts \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 59	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Callegari, Bill	Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/13	\| ADJUTANT GENERAL \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| AUDITOR, STATE \| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON \| BOND REVIEW BOARD \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL \| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| STATE BAR OF TEXAS \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| SUPREME COURT \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 128	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to criminal history record information concerning certain applicants and clients of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Human Services--General
SB 512	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Frullo, John	Relating to the specialized telecommunications assistance program.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 924	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to strategic plans to address hunger, food, nutrition, and obesity in this state.	Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1060	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Zerwas, John	Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/13	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Electronic Information Systems \| Family--General \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1226	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann	Relating to the establishment of an employment-first policy and task force to promote competitive employment opportunities that provide a living wage for individuals with disabilities.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1620	83-0 (2013)	Author: Paxton, Ken Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon	Relating to certified communication access realtime translation providers.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Courts--General \| HEARING DISORDERS \| SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 3278	82-0 (2011)	Author: Shelton, Mark Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to membership of the commissioner of education and the Texas Education Agency in certain advisory committees, commissions, task forces, and other similar entities.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3629	82-0 (2011)	Author: Shelton, Mark	Relating to abolishing the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and transferring its powers and duties to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Department of State Health Services.	House: Human Services	Withdrawn from schedule	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Human Services--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 71	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena	Relating to certain reports submitted and analyses conducted regarding health and human services.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/11	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| GUARDIANSHIP ADVISORY BOARD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| INTEGRATED ENROLLMENT SERVICES LEG. OVERSIGHT COMT., TEXAS \| JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MEDICAID \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 571	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to efficiencies and cost-savings in the health and human services agencies and other related regulatory agencies.	Senate: Finance	Referred to s/c on Medicaid by Chair	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| State Finances--Appropriations \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 652	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hegar, Glenn Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis	Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.	House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization	Effective immediately	\| ADJUTANT GENERAL \| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF \| COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS \| COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES \| GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS \| GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION BOARD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS \| INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS \| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| LICENSED COURT INTERPRETER ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICIAL CITRUS PRODUCERS' PEST & DISEASE MGMT. CORPORATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF \| ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY \| PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD \| PROCESS SERVER REVIEW BOARD \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| REHABILITATION COMMISSION \| SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF \| SCHOOL LAND BOARD \| SECURITIES BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE BAR OF TEXAS \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1871	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, Wendy \| et. al.	Relating to a contracted services program for certain students with a severe pervasive developmental disorder or a severe intellectual disability.	Senate: Education	Co-author authorized	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 785	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to employment services for persons with disabilities.	House: Human Services	Considered in Calendars	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4681	81-0 (2009)	Author: Giddings, Helen	Relating to the active seeking of waivers of federal requirements and modifications of federal regulations for federal Medicaid reimbursement for certain mental health evaluation and treatment facilities.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| GIFTS & DONATIONS \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| MEDICAID \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 4688	81-0 (2009)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation who reside in a state developmental center.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUDITOR, STATE \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation \| OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT--HHSC \| PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION \| PEACE OFFICERS \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2420	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deuell, Bob Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the location at which a certification examination for interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing may be conducted.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEARING DISORDERS \| Human Services--General \| SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 1230	80-0 (2007)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to services provided to youth with disabilities transitioning from school-oriented living to post-schooling activities, services for adults, and community living.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/07	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1912	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hupp, Suzanna Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to rates for medical services provided by the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/05	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| MEDICAID \| MEDICARE
HB 2200	79-0 (2005)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the appointment of certified court interpreters.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Courts--Personnel \| Courts--Reporters \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 138	79-3 (2006)	Author: Pitts, Jim	Relating to an appropriation to the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services for providing vocational rehabilitation.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 16	79-3 (2006)	Author: Ogden, Steve	Relating to supplemental state appropriations.	Senate: Finance	Meeting cancelled	\| ADJUTANT GENERAL \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| State Finances--Appropriations \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE IRMA RANGEL SCH OF PHARMACY \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 2292	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing penalties.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES COUNCIL \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGING, COMMUNITY, DISABILITY & LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, DEPT \| AGING, COMMUNITY, DISABILITY, & LONG-TERM CARE COUNCIL \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES COUNCIL \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| CHILD HEALTH PLAN \| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL \| HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--Children's Insurance \| Health--General \| Human Services--General \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| MEDICAID \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Nursing Homes \| PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

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