Governor Proclamations Re: The Governor issues Proclamation 41-3971, to renew the disaster proclamation in response to the ongoing COVID–19 disaster. OVERVIEW In accordance with the authority vested by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, the Governor hereby renews the … Read More
Governor Appointments Re: The Governor reappointed one person to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee on May 3, 2023. Appointed to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Kristen S. “Kris” Coons of … Read More
Governor Appointments Re: The Governor appointed three individuals to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners on May 2, 2023. Appointed to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners for a term to expire February 1, 2029: Office of the Attorney General … Read More
Texas Optometry Board Proposed Rules Re: Amending 22 TAC §280.1, to clarify that a therapeutic optometrist can prescribe both oral and topical over-the-counter medications. CHAPTER 280. THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRY22 TAC §280.1 OVERVIEW The Texas Optometry Board proposes amendments to 22 TAC … Read More
Office of the Attorney General Requests for Opinions OVERVIEW Authority of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council to amend 22 Texas Administrative Code section 465.38(d) regarding the title of an individual holding a specialist in school psychology license (RQ-0483-KP) Texas … Read More
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Proposed Rules Re: Repealing 22 TAC §73.3, which pertains to requirements for Sponsors of Continuing Education. CHAPTER 73. CONTINUING EDUCATION22 TAC §73.3 OVERVIEW The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Board) proposes repealing 22 TAC §73.3 … Read More
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Proposed Rules Re: New 26 TAC §§260.501, 260.503, 260.505, 260.507, 260.509, 260.511, 260.513, 260.515, 260.517, concerning individualized skills and socializations for Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Program and Community First Choice (CFC). CHAPTER … Read More
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Proposed Rules Re: Amending 1 TAC §§354.1031, 354.1035, 354.1037, 354.1039, 354.1040, 354.1043, to outline rules relating to the expansion of the healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. CHAPTER 354. MEDICAID HEALTH SERVICESSUBCHAPTER A. PURCHASED … Read More
Texas Optometry Board Proposed Rules Re: New 22 TAC §273.17, requiring that applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure provide proof of successful completion of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or basic life support (BLS) course beginning in January 1, 2023. … Read More
Health and Human Services Commission Emergency Rules Re: New 26 TAC §500.1, allow a currently licensed hospital to operate certain off-site inpatient facilities without obtaining a new license. CHAPTER 500. COVID-19 EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE FACILITY LICENSINGSUBCHAPTER A. HOSPITALS26 TAC §500.1 … Read More