Texas Register January 11, 2024 Volume: 49 Number: 2

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