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 (TAC):
Chapter 366, Medicaid Eligibility for Women, Children, Youth, and Needy Families
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 366, Medicaid Eligibility for Women, Children, Youth, and Needy Families, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to AES_Policy_Coordination@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 366" 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The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
TRD-202402768
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 24, 2024
Title 10, Part 5
The Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism Office, files this notice of intention to review 10 TAC Chapter 184, concerning the Sports and Events Trust Fund. The review is being conducted in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code.
An assessment will be made by the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism Office, as to whether the reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether to readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal the rule.
Comments may be submitted to Gene Cervenka, Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism Office, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, or by email to eventsfund@gov.texas.gov with the subject line "Events Rules." The deadline for receipt of comments is 5:00 p.m., Central Time, on August 4, 2024.
TRD-202402727
Gene Cervenka
Senior Finance Program Specialist
Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism Office
Filed: June 21, 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 83, Public Health Improvement Grants
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 83, Public Health Improvement Grants, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to RLHO@dshs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 83" 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-202402785
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: June 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 95, Prescription Drug Donation Program
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 95, Prescription Drug Donation Program, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to rxdrugdonation@dshs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 95" 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-202402699
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: June 19, 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 169, Zoonosis 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 169, Zoonosis Control, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to The.Vet@dshs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 169" 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-202402776
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: June 24, 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 (TAC):
Chapter 358, Children's Autism Program
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 358, Children's Autism Program, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email Childrens.Autism.Program@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 358" 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-202402753
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 21, 2024
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 (TAC):
Chapter 359, Division for Blind 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 359, Division for Blind Services, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to HHS_HI_Policy@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 359" 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-202402777
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 24, 2024
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 (TAC):
Chapter 360, Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 360, Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to DHHS.Mailbox@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 360" 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-202402754
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 21, 2024
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 (TAC):
Chapter 365, Kidney Health Care
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 365, Kidney Health Care, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to KHC@hhsc.state.tx.us. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 365" 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-202402752
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 21, 2024
Title 34, Part 5
The Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) files this Notice of Intent to consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapters listed below, in their entirety, contained in Title 34, Part 5, of the Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039.
Rule Chapters Under Review
Chapter 101, Practice and Procedure Regarding Claims
Chapter 103, Calculations or Types of Benefits
Chapter 105, Creditable Service
Chapter 107, Miscellaneous Rules
Chapter 109, Domestic Relations Orders
Chapter 111, Termination of Participation: Subdivisions
Chapter 113, Texas County and District Retirement System Qualified Replacement Benefit Arrangement
TCDRS will assess if the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapters continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, and whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations. Rules may also be moved to a different chapter or combined or reduced for simplification and clarity when feasible. Any proposed amendments or repeal of a rule or chapter as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional 30-day public comment period before final adoption or repeal.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCDRS Rule Comments, attention: Legal, Barton Oaks Plaza IV, Ste. 500, 901 S. MoPac Expy, Austin, Texas 78746; call (512) 328-8889; or emailed to TCDRSRuleComments@tcdrs.org. TCDRS must receive comments to this notice of intent to review rules no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
TRD-202402798
Ann McGeehan
General Counsel
Texas County and District Retirement System
Filed: June 26, 2024
Title 40, Part 1
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), as the successor agency 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 72, Memorandum of Understanding with Other State Agencies
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 72, Memorandum of Understanding with Other State Agencies, 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 72" 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 40, 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-202402755
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Filed: June 21, 2024
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Title 7, Part 5
The Finance Commission of Texas (commission) has completed the rule review of Texas Administrative Code, Title 7, Part 5, Chapter 87, concerning Tax Refund Anticipation Loans, in its entirety. The rule review was conducted under Texas Government Code, §2001.039.
Notice of the review of 7 TAC Chapter 87 was published in the March 29, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 2095). The commission received no comments in response to that notice. The commission believes that the reasons for initially adopting the rules contained in this chapter continue to exist.
As a result of the rule review, the commission finds that the reasons for initially adopting the rules in 7 TAC Chapter 87 continue to exist, and readopts this chapter in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039.
TRD-202402761
Matthew Nance
General Counsel
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: June 21, 2024
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 (TAC):
Chapter 356, Family Violence Program
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the May 3, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 3022). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 356 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, 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 rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 356 except for:
§356.207 More than One Funding Percentage Waiver
§356.406 Children's Advocate
§356.407 Legal Advocate
§356.408 Volunteer Coordinator
§356.508 Exceptions to Allowable Types of Facilities for a 24-Hour-a-Day Shelter
§356.624 Notification of Court Orders
§356.630 Cooperation with Criminal Justice Officials
§356.632 Volunteer Program
§356.633 Volunteer Recruitment
§356.717 Legal Assistance Services
§356.719 Training and Employment Services
§356.1314 Provision of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)-funded Services by Attorneys or Other Licensed Professionals
§356.1322 Notification of Court Orders
§356.1806 Legal Advocate
§356.1807 Volunteer Coordinator
§356.2022 Notification of Court Orders
§356.2028 Cooperation With Criminal Justice Officials
§356.2030 Volunteer Program
§356.2031 Volunteer Recruitment
§356.2113 Legal Assistance Services
§356.2114 Training and Employment Services
The identified repeals and any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 356 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 356 as required by the Texas Government Code §2001.039.
TRD-202402751
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 21, 2024