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TX Govt Code § 531.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter J. Provision of Information About Patient Assistance Programs|Section 531.352. Providing Information to Commission

Sec. 531.352.  PROVIDING INFORMATION TO COMMISSION.  Each pharmaceutical company that does business in this state and that offers a patient assistance program shall inform the commission of the existence of the program, the eligibility requirements for the program, the drugs covered by the program, and information such as a telephone number used for applying for the program.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 531.302 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(74), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 531.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter J. Provision of Information About Patient Assistance Programs|Section 531.353. Toll-Free Telephone Number

Sec. 531.353.  TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER.  (a)  The commission shall establish a system under which members of the public can call a toll-free telephone number to obtain information about available patient assistance programs.  The commission shall ensure that the system is staffed at least during normal business hours with persons who can:(1)  determine whether a patient assistance program is offered for a particular drug;(2)  determine whether a person may be eligible to participate in a program;  and(3)  assist persons who wish to apply for a program.(b)  The commission shall publicize the telephone number to pharmacies and prescribers of drugs.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 531.303 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(74), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 531.381 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter J. -1. Assistance Program for Domestic Victims of Trafficking|Section 531.381. Definitions

Sec. 531.381.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Domestic victim" means a victim of trafficking who is a permanent legal resident or citizen of the United States.(2)  "Victim of trafficking" has the meaning assigned by 22 U.S.C. Section 7102.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1002 (H.B. 4009), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 531.382 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter J. -1. Assistance Program for Domestic Victims of Trafficking|Section 531.382. Victim Assistance Program Established

Sec. 531.382.  VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.  The commission shall develop and implement a program designed to assist domestic victims, including victims who are children, in accessing necessary services.  The program must consist of at least the following components:(1)  a searchable database of assistance programs for domestic victims, including programs that provide mental health services, other health services, services to meet victims' basic needs, case management services, and any other services the commission considers appropriate, that may be used to match victims with appropriate resources;(2)  the grant program described by Section 531.383;(3)  recommended training programs for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement personnel; and(4)  an outreach initiative to ensure that victims, judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement personnel are aware of the availability of services through the program.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1002 (H.B. 4009), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 531.383 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter J. -1. Assistance Program for Domestic Victims of Trafficking|Section 531.383. Grant Program

Sec. 531.383.  GRANT PROGRAM.  (a)  Subject to available funds, the commission shall establish a grant program to award grants to public and nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to domestic victims, including organizations that provide public awareness activities, community outreach and training, victim identification services, and legal services.(b)  To apply for a grant under this section, an applicant must submit an application in the form and manner prescribed by the commission.  An applicant must describe in the application the services the applicant intends to provide to domestic victims if the grant is awarded.(c)  In awarding grants under this section, the commission shall give preference to organizations that have experience in successfully providing the types of services for which the grants are awarded.(d)  A grant recipient shall provide reports as required by the commission regarding the use of grant funds.(e)  Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall submit a report to the legislature summarizing the activities, funding, and outcomes of programs awarded a grant under this section and providing recommendations regarding the grant program.(f)  For purposes of Subchapter I, Chapter 659:(1)  the commission, for the sole purpose of administering the grant program under this section, is considered an eligible charitable organization entitled to participate in the state employee charitable campaign; and(2)  a state employee is entitled to authorize a deduction for contributions to the commission for the purposes of administering the grant program under this section as a charitable contribution under Section 659.132, and the commission may use the contributions as provided by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1002 (H.B. 4009), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 858 (H.B. 432), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 531.384 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter J. -1. Assistance Program for Domestic Victims of Trafficking|Section 531.384. Training Programs

Sec. 531.384.  TRAINING PROGRAMS.  The commission, with assistance from the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System, the Department of Public Safety, and local law enforcement agencies, shall create training programs designed to increase the awareness of judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement personnel of the needs of domestic victims, the availability of services under this subchapter, the database of services described by Section 531.382, and potential funding sources for those services.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1002 (H.B. 4009), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 531.385 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter J. -1. Assistance Program for Domestic Victims of Trafficking|Section 531.385. Funding

Sec. 531.385.  FUNDING.  (a)  The commission may use appropriated funds and may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any sources for purposes of the victim assistance program established under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1002 (H.B. 4009), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 531.421 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter L. Provision of Services for Certain Children With Multiagency Needs|Section 531.421. Definitions

Sec. 531.421.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Children with severe emotional disturbances" includes:(A)  children who are at risk of incarceration or placement in a residential mental health facility;(B)  children for whom a court may appoint the Department of Family and Protective Services as managing conservator;(C)  children who are students in a special education program under Subchapter A, Chapter 29, Education Code; and(D)  children who have a substance abuse disorder or a developmental disability.(2)  "Community resource coordination group" means a coordination group established under a memorandum of understanding adopted under Section 531.055.(3)   "Systems of care services" means a comprehensive state system of mental health services and other necessary and related services that is organized as a coordinated network to meet the multiple and changing needs of children with severe emotional disturbances and their families.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.166(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 2.183, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.07, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 531.422 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter L. Provision of Services for Certain Children With Multiagency Needs|Section 531.422. Evaluations by Community Resource Coordination Groups

Sec. 531.422.  EVALUATIONS BY COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION GROUPS.  (a)  Each community resource coordination group shall evaluate the provision of systems of care services in the community that the group serves.  Each evaluation must:(1)  describe and prioritize services needed by children with severe emotional disturbances in the community;(2)  review and assess the systems of care services that are available in the community to meet those needs;(3)  assess the integration of the provision of those services;  and(4)  identify any barriers to the effective provision of those services.(b)  Each community resource coordination group shall create a report that includes the evaluation in Subsection (a) and makes related recommendations, including:(1)  suggested policy and statutory changes at agencies that provide systems of care services;  and(2)  recommendations for overcoming barriers to the provision of systems of care services and improving the integration of those services.(c)  Each community resource coordination group shall submit the report described by Subsection (b) to the commission.  The commission shall provide to each group a deadline for submitting the reports that is coordinated with any regional reviews by the commission of the delivery of related services.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.166(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 531.423 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter L. Provision of Services for Certain Children With Multiagency Needs|Section 531.423. Summary Report by Commission

Sec. 531.423.  SUMMARY REPORT BY COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission shall create a summary report based on the evaluations in the reports submitted to the commission by community resource coordination groups under Section 531.422.  The commission's report must include recommendations for policy and statutory changes at each agency that is involved in the provision of systems of care services and the outcome expected from implementing each recommendation.(b)  The commission shall coordinate, where appropriate, the recommendations in the report created under this section with recommendations in the assessment developed under Chapter 23 (S.B. 491), Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, and with the continuum of care developed under Section 533.040(d), Health and Safety Code.(c)  The commission may include in the report created under this section recommendations for the statewide expansion of sites participating in the Texas System of Care and the integration of services provided at those sites with services provided by community resource coordination groups.(d)  The commission shall provide a copy of the report created under this section to each agency for which the report makes a recommendation and to other agencies as appropriate.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.166(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 2.185, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.09, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 531.424 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter L. Provision of Services for Certain Children With Multiagency Needs|Section 531.424. Agency Implementation of Recommendations

Sec. 531.424.  AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS.  As appropriate, the person or entity responsible for adopting rules for an agency described by Section 531.423(a) shall adopt rules, and the agency shall implement policy changes and enter into memoranda of understanding with other agencies, to implement the recommendations in the report created under Section 531.423.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.166(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 2.186, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 531.451 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter M. Coordination of Quality Initiatives|Section 531.451. Operational Plan to Coordinate Initiatives

Sec. 531.451.  OPERATIONAL PLAN TO COORDINATE INITIATIVES.  (a)  The commission shall develop and implement a comprehensive, coordinated operational plan to ensure a consistent approach across the major quality initiatives of the health and human services system for improving the quality of health care.(b)  The operational plan developed under this section must include broad goals for the improvement of the quality of health care in this state, including health care services provided through Medicaid.(c)  The operational plan under this section may evaluate:  the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program under the Texas Health Care Transformation and Quality Improvement Program waiver issued under Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1315), enhancing funding to disproportionate share hospitals in the state, Section 1332 of 42 U.S.C. Section 18052, enhancing uncompensated care pool payments to hospitals in the state under the Texas Health Care Transformation and Quality Improvement Program waiver issued under Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1315), home and community-based services state plan options under Section 1915(i) of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1396n), and a contingency plan in the event the commission does not obtain an extension or renewal of the uncompensated care pool provisions or any other provisions of the Texas Health Care Transformation and Quality Improvement Program waiver issued under Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1315).|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 2.17(a), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 531.452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter M. Coordination of Quality Initiatives|Section 531.452. Revision of Major Initiatives

Sec. 531.452.  REVISION OF MAJOR INITIATIVES.  Notwithstanding any other law, the commission shall revise major quality initiatives of the health and human services system in accordance with the operational plan and health care quality improvement goals developed under Section 531.451.  To the extent it is possible, the commission shall ensure that outcome measure data is collected and reported consistently across all major quality initiatives to improve the evaluation of the initiatives' statewide impact.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 2.17(a), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 531.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter M. Coordination of Quality Initiatives|Section 531.453. Incentives for Initiative Coordination

Sec. 531.453.  INCENTIVES FOR INITIATIVE COORDINATION.  The commission shall consider and, if the commission determines it appropriate, develop incentives that promote coordination among the various major quality initiatives in accordance with this subchapter, including projects and initiatives approved under the Texas Health Care Transformation and Quality Improvement Program waiver issued under Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1315).|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 2.17(a), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 531.471 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter M. -1. Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council|Section 531.471. Definition

Sec. 531.471.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "council" means the statewide behavioral health coordinating council.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 2813), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 531.472 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter M. -1. Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council|Section 531.472. Purpose

Sec. 531.472.  PURPOSE.  The council is established to ensure a strategic statewide approach to behavioral health services.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 2813), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 531.473 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter M. -1. Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council|Section 531.473. Composition of Council

Sec. 531.473.  COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL.  (a)  The council is composed of at least one representative designated by each of the following entities:(1)  the governor's office;(2)  the Texas Veterans Commission;(3)  the commission;(4)  the Department of State Health Services;(5)  the Department of Family and Protective Services;(6)  the Texas Civil Commitment Office;(7)  The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston;(8)  The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler;(9)  the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center;(10)  the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;(11)  the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments;(12)  the Commission on Jail Standards;(13)  the Texas Indigent Defense Commission;(14)  the court of criminal appeals;(15)  the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;(16)  the Texas Military Department;(17)  the Texas Education Agency;(18)  the Texas Workforce Commission;(19)  the Health Professions Council, representing:(A)  the State Board of Dental Examiners;(B)  the Texas State Board of Pharmacy;(C)  the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners;(D)  the Texas Optometry Board;(E)  the Texas Board of Nursing; and(F)  the Texas Medical Board; and(20)  the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.(b)  The executive commissioner shall determine the number of representatives that each entity may designate to serve on the council.(c)  The council may authorize another state agency or institution that provides specific behavioral health services with the use of appropriated money to designate a representative to the council.(d)  A council member serves at the pleasure of the designating entity.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 2813), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 531.474 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter M. -1. Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council|Section 531.474. Presiding Officer

Sec. 531.474.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The mental health statewide coordinator shall serve as the presiding officer of the council.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 2813), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 531.475 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter M. -1. Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council|Section 531.475. Meetings

Sec. 531.475.  MEETINGS.  The council shall meet at least once quarterly or more frequently at the call of the presiding officer.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 2813), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 531.476 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter M. -1. Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council|Section 531.476. Powers and Duties

Sec. 531.476.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a) The council:(1)  shall develop and monitor the implementation of a five-year statewide behavioral health strategic plan;(2)  shall develop a biennial coordinated statewide behavioral health expenditure proposal;(3)  shall annually publish an updated inventory of behavioral health programs and services that are funded by the state that includes a description of how those programs and services further the purpose of the statewide behavioral health strategic plan;(4)  may create subcommittees to carry out the council's duties under this subchapter; and(5)  may facilitate opportunities to increase collaboration for the effective expenditure of available federal and state funds for behavioral and mental health services in this state.(b)  The council shall include statewide suicide prevention efforts in its five-year statewide behavioral health strategic plan under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 2813), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1038 (H.B. 4074), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 531.477 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle I - Health and Human Services|Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission|Subchapter M. -1. Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council|Section 531.477. Suicide Prevention Subcommittee; Suicide Data Reports

Sec. 531.477.  SUICIDE PREVENTION SUBCOMMITTEE; SUICIDE DATA REPORTS. (a) The council shall create a suicide prevention subcommittee to focus on statewide suicide prevention efforts using information collected by the council from available sources of suicide data reports.  The suicide prevention subcommittee shall establish guidelines for the frequent use of those reports in carrying out the council's purpose under this subchapter.(b)  The subcommittee created under this section shall establish a method for identifying how suicide data reports are used to make policy.(c)  Public or private entities that collect information regarding suicide and suicide prevention may provide suicide data reports to commission staff designated by the executive commissioner to receive those reports.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1038 (H.B. 4074), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2021.|