Department of State Health Services Emergency Rules Re: Amending 25 TAC §448.603 to allow a licensed chemical dependency treatment facility to provide abuse, neglect, and exploitation training through live, interactive electronic mediums. CHAPTER 448. STANDARD OF CARESUBCHAPTER F. PERSONNEL PRACTICES AND … Read More
Health and Human Services Commission Emergency Rules Re: New 26 TAC §306.1351, allowing virtual health interactions to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. CHAPTER 306. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEMSUBCHAPTER Z. EMERGENCY RULEMAKING26 TAC §306.1351 OVERVIEW The Executive Commissioner of the … Read More
Texas Medical Board Emergency Rules Re: Amending 22 TAC §187.2 and §187.6 to ensure consistent usage of the term “appear” and “appearance” with regard to general provisions and definitions. CHAPTER 187. PROCEDURAL RULESSUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS22 TAC §187.2, §187.6 … Read More
Governor Proclamation 41-3847 Re: Proclamation 41-3847, renewing the disaster proclamation for all counties in Texas in response to COVID-19. OVERVIEW In accordance with the authority vested by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, Governor hereby renews the disaster proclamation … Read More
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Emergency Rules Re: Renewing 26 TAC §339.101 to ensure that essential services are provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). CHAPTER 339. EMERGENCY RULE RELATED TO A STATE FACILITY, LOCAL INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL … Read More
Attorney General Request for Opinions Re: Texas medical school compliance with the Coats-Snowe Amendment, which prohibits discrimination against health care entities that refuse to provide or undergo training for abortion 46 Tex Reg 3987 OVERVIEW The Honorable Donna Campbell, M.D., … Read More
Office of the Attorney General June 25, 2021: Re: Authority of the Behavioral Health Executive Council to adopt a rule prohibiting certain discriminatory conduct by licensed social workers (RQ-0391-KP). SUMMARY The Legislature authorized the Behavioral Health Executive Council to take … Read More
Governor Appointments Re: Governor reappoints two members and appoints one new member to the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board.. Appointments for June 7, 2021 Appointed to the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board for terms to expire February 1, 2027: •Leslie … Read More
Texas Board Of Nursing June 11, 2021: Proposed Rules Amending 22 TAC §221.14 to update requirements for nurse-midwives’ provision of controlled substances CHAPTER 221. ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES 22 TAC §221.14 OVERVIEW The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to 22 … Read More
Governor May 28, 2021: Notices Executive Order GA-36: Excluding certain state-operated healthcare facilities from the general ban on requiring face coverings OVERVIEW Governor orders, on a statewide basis and effective immediately, that no governmental entity, including a county, city, school … Read More