Texas Register Table of Contents
- 1 Governor
- 2 Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- 2.0.1 Proposed Rule Reviews Re:
- 2.0.1.1 Reviewing Title 1, Part 15, to consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter concerning Medicaid Managed Care.
- 2.0.1.2 Reviewing Title 26, Part 1, to consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter regarding Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification.
- 2.0.1.3 Reviewing Title 26, Part 1, to consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter regarding Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before or After-School Programs.
- 2.0.1.4 Reviewing Title 26, Part 1, to consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter concerning Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers.
- 2.0.2 Adopted Rule Reviews Re:
- 2.0.1 Proposed Rule Reviews Re:
Governor
Appointments Re:
Appointed on January 3, 2024 to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor:
- Golinda Erowele, Pharm.D. of Missouri City, Texas;
- Michael D. “Mike” McKinney, M.D. of Bryan, Texas; and
- William A. “Tony” Schell of Austin, Texas.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Proposed Rule Reviews Re:
Reviewing Title 1, Part 15, to consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter concerning Medicaid Managed Care.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 353, Medicaid Managed Care
Subchapter A General Provisions
Subchapter B Provider and Member Education Programs
Subchapter C Member Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Subchapter E Standards for Medicaid Managed Care
Subchapter F Special Investigative Units
Subchapter G STAR+PLUS
Subchapter H STAR Health
Subchapter I STAR
Subchapter J Outpatient Pharmacy Services
Subchapter K Children’s Medicaid Dental Services
Subchapter L Texas Dual Eligibles Integrated Care Demonstration Project
Subchapter M Home and Community Based Services In Managed Care
Subchapter N STAR Kids
Subchapter O Delivery System and Provider Payment Initiatives
Subchapter P Mental Health Targeted Case Management And Mental Health Rehabilitation
Subchapter Q Process to Recoup Certain Overpayments
Subchapter R Telecommunications in Managed Care Service Coordination and Assessments
Reviewing Title 26, Part 1, to consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter regarding Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 554, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification
Subchapter A Basis and Scope
Subchapter B Definitions
Subchapter C Nursing Facility Licensure Application Process
Subchapter D Facility Construction
Subchapter E Resident Rights
Subchapter F Admission, Transfer, And Discharge Rights in Medicaid- Certified Facilities
Subchapter G Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, And Exploitation
Subchapter H Quality of Life
Subchapter I Resident Assessment
Subchapter J Quality of Care
Subchapter K Nursing Services
Subchapter L Food and Nutrition Services
Subchapter M Physician Services
Subchapter N Rehabilitative Services
Subchapter O Dental Services
Subchapter P Pharmacy Services
Subchapter Q Infection Control
Subchapter R Physical Plant and Environment
Subchapter T Administration
Subchapter U Inspections, Surveys, And Visits
Subchapter V Enforcement
Subchapter W Certification of Facilities for Care of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders
Subchapter X Requirements for Medicaid-Certified Facilities
Subchapter Y Medical Necessity Determinations
Subchapter AA Vendor Payment
Subchapter BB Nursing Facility Responsibilities Related to Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
Reviewing Title 26, Part 1, to consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter regarding Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before or After-School Programs.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 744, Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before or After-School Programs
Subchapter A Purpose, Scope, and Definitions
Subchapter B Administration and Communication
Subchapter C Record Keeping
Subchapter D Personnel
Subchapter E Child/Caregiver Ratios and Group Sizes
Subchapter F Developmental Activities and Equipment
Subchapter G Discipline and Guidance
Subchapter H Naptime
Subchapter I Field Trips
Subchapter J Nutrition and Food Service
Subchapter K Health Practices
Subchapter L Safety Practices
Subchapter M Physical Facilities
Subchapter N Indoor and Outdoor Active Play Space and Equipment
Subchapter O Swimming Pools, Wading/Splashing Pools, and Sprinkler Play
Subchapter P Fire Safety and Emergency Practices
Subchapter Q Transportation
Reviewing Title 26, Part 1, to consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter concerning Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 746, Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers
Subchapter A Purpose, Scope, and Definitions
Subchapter B Administration and Communication
Subchapter C Record Keeping
Subchapter D Personnel
Subchapter E Child/Caregiver Ratios and Group Sizes
Subchapter F Developmental Activities and Activity Plan
Subchapter H Basic Care Requirements for Infants
Subchapter I Basic Care Requirements for Toddlers
Subchapter J Basic Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age Children
Subchapter K Basic Care Requirements for School-Age Children
Subchapter L Discipline and Guidance
Subchapter M Naptime
Subchapter N Field Trips
Subchapter O Get-Well Care Programs
Subchapter P Nighttime Care
Subchapter Q Nutrition and Food Service
Subchapter R Health Practices
Subchapter S Safety Practices
Subchapter T Physical Facilities
Subchapter U Indoor and Outdoor Active Play Space And Equipment
Subchapter V Swimming Pools, Wading/Splashing Pools, And Sprinkler Play
Subchapter W Fire Safety and Emergency Practices
Subchapter X Transportation
Adopted Rule Reviews Re:
Adopting the review of Title 26, Part 1, concerning Ombudsman Services.
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 87, Ombudsman Services
Subchapter A Office of the Ombudsman
Subchapter B Ombudsman Managed Care Assistance
Subchapter C Ombudsman for Children and Youth in Foster Care
Subchapter D Ombudsman for Behavioral Health
Subchapter E Intellectual or Developmental Disability Ombudsman
Adopting the review of Title 26, Part 1, concerning Independent Living Services.
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 357, Independent Living Services
Subchapter A General Rules
Subchapter B Allocation of Funds
Subchapter C Independent Living Services
Subchapter D Consumer Participation
Subchapter E Consumer Rights
Subchapter F Technical Assistance and Training
Subchapter G Referrals