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HB 1PittsRelating to the appropriations for the 2012-2013 biennium.
Track Name(s):Christus, PACSTX, TAHCH, TEHA, Shanas Bills
04-01-2011Set on the House calendar.
HB 68MartinezRelating to notice concerning the use of criminal history information in an employers hiring process.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, Christus, PACSTX, TAHCH
02-09-11Introduced and referred to committee on House Economic and Small Business Development
HB 73MartinezRelating to the dissemination of criminal history record information to state agencies for employment or contracting purposes.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-02-11H Committee action pending House State Affairs
HB 140LaubenbergRelating to requiring state contractors and grant recipients to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify; adding a civil penalty.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, Christus, PACSTX
20110211
HB 178 JacksonRelating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX
02-11-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
02-11-11
HB 202 SolomonsRelating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX
02-14-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 275PittsRelating to making an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for expenditure during the current state fiscal biennium.
Track Name(s):Paul Bollinger, HOSP, PACSTX, TAHCH, TEHA
03-31-11H Set on the House Calendar
HB 309MenendezRelating to the establishment of the supportive living facility pilot program.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-08-11H Committee action pending House Human Services
HB 329GuillenRelating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, Sandata, Shanas Bills, TAHCH
03-01-11H Committee action pending House Human Services
HB 385MenendezRelating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, TAHCH
02-17-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 501 SolomonsRelating to the establishment of civil liability and injunctive relief for the dissemination of certain criminal history record information.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX
03-07-11H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 703GutierrezRelating to enhanced penalties for assault of a health care services provider.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-22-11H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1008LewisRelating to the State of Texas entering into the Interstate Medicaid Reform Compact.
Track Name(s):HIX, HOSP, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-17-11H Committee action pending House Select Committee on State Sovereignty
HB 1023DuttonRelating to requiring notice and the dissemination of criminal history record information to the subject of the information in certain circumstances.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
02-28-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 1034SheltonRelating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program.
Track Name(s):ATT, PACSTX, TAHCH
02-28-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 1645ZerwasRelating to efficiencies and cost-savings in the health and human services and other related regulatory agencies, including the state medical assistance and child health plan programs.
Track Name(s):Disposable Supply Coalition, ER Docs, HOSP, TAHCH
03-03-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations
HB 1720Davis, JohnRelating to improving health care provider accountability and efficiency under the child health plan and Medicaid programs.
Track Name(s):HOSP, TAHCH Key Bills, PACSTX, Sandata, Shanas Bills, TAHCH
03-17-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 1837HartnettRelating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
04-04-11H Meeting set for 2:00 p.m. or adj., E2.010 House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2368ParkerRelating to copayments under the medical assistance program.
Track Name(s):Disposable Supply Coalition, HOSP, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-17-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 2407DarbyRelating to the designation of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center as a forensic state supported living center.
Track Name(s):PACSTX
03-10-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services
HB 2426 ThompsonRelating to the designation of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center as a forensic state supported living center.
Track Name(s):ER Docs, HOSP, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-14-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 2430KolkhorstRelating to the price charged by a health care provider for a health care service or supply.
Track Name(s):Disposable Supply Coalition, ER Docs, HOSP, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-14-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 2609GuillenRelating to employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-25-11H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar
HB 2722PerryRelating to the state Medicaid program as the payor of last resort.
Track Name(s):Christus, HOSP, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-16-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 2759HartnettRelating to the nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and other related proceedings and alternatives, and the redesignation of certain other provisions.
Track Name(s):Christus, HOSP, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-28-11H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3053 PaxtonRelating to efficiency in the delivery of health and human services.
Track Name(s):Christus, Disposable Supply Coalition, HOSP, PACSTX, TEHA
03-17-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services
HB 3197ColemanRelating to creating a pilot program to implement the culture change model of care at certain state supported living centers.
Track Name(s):PACSTX
03-18-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services
HB 3265Miller, SidRelating to the assisted administration of medications for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Track Name(s):PACSTX
03-18-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 3304MarquezRelating to creating the offense of exploitation of an elderly individual.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-18-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3375MurphyRelating to certain evidence in a prosecution of fraud or theft involving Medicaid or Medicare benefits.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-29-11H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3520HughesRelating to advance directive or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
Track Name(s):Christus, TAHCH Key Bills, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-22-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services
HB 3562 Lucio IIIRelating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-22-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3611 TruittRelating to the administration of medications for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, Shanas Bills
03-23-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 3629 SheltonRelating 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.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-23-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services
HB 3667PenaRelating to the establishment and administration of an employment verification compliance program, deterring the use of unauthorized foreign workers, imposing powers and duties on executive agencies, and providing for remedies.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-23-11H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
SB 23NelsonRelating to efficiencies and cost-savings in the health and human services and other related regulatory agencies, including the state medical assistance and child health plan programs.
Track Name(s):Disposable Supply Coalition, TAHCH Key Bills, PACSTX, Sandata, Shanas Bills, TAHCH, TEHA, VRI
03-29-11S Meeting cancelled for 03/30/11 Senate Finance
SB 30ZaffiriniRelating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive single point of entry for long-term services and supports provided to the aged and physically disabled individuals.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, TAHCH
01-31-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 37ZaffiriniRelating to the duration of the interagency task force on ensuring appropriate care settings for persons with disabilities.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-29-11H Referred to House Committee on House Human Services
SB 55 ZaffirinRelating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX
02-15-11S Committee action pending Senate Health and Human Services
SB 72NelsonRelating to streamlining of and utilization management in Medicaid long-term care waiver programs.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, Shanas Bills, TAHCH
03-30-11H Referred to House Committee on House Public Health
SB 75NelsonRelating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of, and certain other persons at, facilities and agencies licensed by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, Shanas Bills, TAHCH
01-31-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 78NelsonRelating to adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-30-11H Referred to House Committee on House Human Services
SB 84NelsonRelating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, TAHCH
01-31-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Security
SB 193NelsonRelating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
Track Name(s): BACKMIC, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-29-11H Referred to House Committee on House Public Health
SB 220NelsonRelating to guardianships, including the assessment of prospective wards for, and the provision of, guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, TAHCH
01-31-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence
SB 221NelsonRelating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled.
Track Name(s):BACKMIC, PACSTX, Shanas Bills, TAHCH
03-30-11H Referred to House Committee on House Human Services
SB 222NelsonRelating to access to certain long-term care services and supports under the medical assistance program.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, Shanas Bills, TAHCH
03-14-11S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar
SB 278Davis, WendyRelating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
01-31-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 415 ZaffiriniRelating to individuals with intellectual disabilities committed to state supported living centers.
Track Name(s):PACSTX
02-02-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 544SeligerRelating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-31-11H Received in the House - Not referred
SB 614 RodriguezRelating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission and the residential placement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Track Name(s):PACSTX
02-17-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 620NelsonRelating to the reporting of health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events.
Track Name(s):HOSP, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-31-11S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar
SB 775 ZaffiriniRelating to establishing a participant-directed Medicaid waiver pilot program.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-01-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 962 UrestiRelating to the conduct of investigations, prepayment reviews, and payment holds in cases of suspected fraud, waste, or abuse in the provision of health and human services.
Track Name(s):HOSP, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-22-11S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., Senate Chamber Senate Health and Human Services
SB 1446ZaffiriniRelating to modifications of eligibility criteria, processes, and systems used in certain state benefits programs designed to improve efficiency.
Track Name(s):Christus, HOSP, PACSTX, TAHCH
03-22-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 1452 ZaffiriniRelating to unannounced on-site surveys of Home and Community-based Services provider homes.
Track Name(s):PACSTX
03-22-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 1523HinojosaRelating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Track Name(s):PACSTX
03-22-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1680 EllisRelating to certain evidence in a prosecution of fraud or theft involving Medicaid or Medicare benefits.
Track Name(s):PACSTX, TAHCH
03-23-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
SB 1857ZaffiriniRelating to the administration of medications for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Track Name(s):PACSTX, Shanas Bills
03-24-11S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services