Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Title 1, Part 15
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 382, Women's Health Services
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 382, Women's Health Services, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to HHSRulesCoordinationOffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 382" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the chapter being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
TRD-202401261
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: March 25, 2024
Title 16, Part 3
Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) will review its rules in Texas Administrative Code Chapter 33, Subchapters A and B (16 TAC §§33.1 - 33.29), relating to Licensing Applications, Fees and Payments. TABC will consider whether the reasons for initially adopting these rules continue to exist and determine whether these rules should be repealed, readopted, or readopted with amendments.
TABC will consider any written comments on the rule review that are received by TABC no later than 5:00 p.m., central time, on May 5, 2024. Send your comments to rules@tabc.texas.gov or to the Office of General Counsel, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711-3127.
TRD-202401288
Matthew Cherry
Senior Counsel
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Filed: March 26, 2024
Title 25, Part 1
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 33, Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, And Treatment
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 33, Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, And Treatment, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to MCSRulesPublicComments@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 33" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published, but may be found in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
TRD-202401251
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: March 21, 2024
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 96, Bloodborne Pathogen Control
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 96, Bloodborne Pathogen Control, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to HAITexas@dshs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 96" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published, but may be found in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
TRD-202401259
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: March 25, 2024
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services, proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 133, Hospital Licensing
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 133, Hospital Licensing, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to HHSRulesCoordinationOffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 133" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
TRD-202401258
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: March 25, 2024
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 231, Requests for Information or Official Determination on Food Regulation
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 231, Requests for Information or Official Determination on Food Regulation, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to foods.regulatory@dshs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 231" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
TRD-202401254
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: March 21, 2024
Title 26, Part 1
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 261, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with An Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Program--Contracting
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 261, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with An Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Program--Contracting, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to ICFIID.Questions@hhsc.state.tx.us. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 261" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
TRD-202401252
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: March 21, 2024
Title 40, Part 1
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 40, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 6, ICF/ID Programs--Contracting
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 6, ICF/ID Programs--Contracting, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to mcsrulespubliccomments@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 6" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the chapter being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 40, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
TRD-202401300
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Filed: March 27, 2024
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 40, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 41, Consumer Directed Services Option
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 41, Consumer Directed Services Option, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to CDS@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 41" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the chapter being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 40, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
TRD-202401253
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Filed: March 21, 2024
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Title 26, Part 1
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 744, Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before or After-School Programs
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the January 12, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 150). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 744 in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting all rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 744. Any amendments or repeals to Chapter 744 identified by HHSC in the rule review will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.
This concludes HHSC's review of 26 TAC Chapter 744 as required by the Texas Government Code §2001.039.
TRD-202401294
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: March 27, 2024