Public Hearing on Budget Reduction Options

Submitted Texas Health and Human Services Commission

2/8/10

Health and human services agencies will host a public hearing Thursday, Feb. 11, to receive comments on budget reduction options. Health and human services agencies are developing the options in response to a request from state leadership. The hearing will include presentations on each agency’s options and an opportunity for public comment. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. in the Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 N. Lamar, Austin. Agenda listed below:

AGENDA:

Public Hearing on Draft Health and Human Services Budget Reduction Options

Feb. 11, 2010
11 a.m.

Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
Public Hearing Room
4900 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin

1. Call to Order

2. Welcome and Introduction of Health and Human Services (HHS)Agency Council Members

3. Overview of the HHS Budget Reduction Options to be submitted to the Legislative Budget Board and Governor’s Office of Budget, Planning, and Policy

4. Overview of Agency Budget Reduction Options

a. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services

b. Department of Family and Protective Services

c. Department of State Health Services

d. Department of Aging and Disability Services

e. Health and Human Services Commission

5. Public Comment

6. Adjourn

This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Taylor Coffey at 512-424-6982 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.

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