The following information was obtained from the March 7 issue of the Texas Register:
Open Meetings
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) will hold a public hearing to receive comments about the External/Internal Assessment, which will be included in the Texas Health and Human Service System Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-2013. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at 4:00 p.m., in the Winters Building Public Hearing Room at 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78751.
Additionally, DADS will hold a Pre-Application Orientation for individuals seeking to participate as a contractor in the Home and Community-based Services and/or the Texas Home Living Medicaid Waiver Programs on June 9, 2008. Visit the relevant section of the Texas Register for more information about both meetings.
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services Commission intends to submit Amendment 800, Transmittal Number TX 07-041, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. For more information, see the relevant section of the Texas Register.
Proposed Rules
The Texas Medical Board has proposed a series of amendments concerning the following sections: Supervision of Medical School Students, Physician Advertising, Physician Profiles, and Voluntary Relinquishment or Surrender of a Medical License. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for more information.
Withdrawn Rules
The Texas Medical Board has withdrawn proposed amendments to §162.1, concerning Supervision of Medical Students. Follow the link for more information.
Adopted Rules
The Texas Medical Board has adopted amendments to several sections of the code, including General Provisions, Physician Registration, and Reinstatement And Reissuance sections. See the relevant section of the Texas Register and scroll down for more information.