| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005394 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/9/2026 2:03 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | San Jacinto River Authority |
| Board: | Region H Water Planning Group |
| Committee: | Notice of Public Meeting - Regional Water Planning |
| Meeting Date: | 11/4/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1577 Dam Site Rd. |
| City: | Conroe |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | General Manager - San Jacinto River Authority - Aubrey Spear - 936-588-3111 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | REGION H WATER PLANNING GROUP Senate Bill 1 - Texas Water Development Board c/o San Jacinto River Authority P. O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305 Telephone 936-588-3111 Facsimile 936-588-3043 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Regional Water Planning Notice is hereby given that the Region H Water Planning Group (RHWPG) is seeking input from the public on the scope of planning activities to be considered during the Seventh Cycle of Regional Water Planning. The RHWPG will also discuss the potential process for conducting interregional coordination and opportunities for cooperation on water management strategies. The Public Meeting will be held in conjunction with the upcoming regular RHWPG meeting, to be held at the offices of the San Jacinto River Authority, 1577 Dam Site Road, Conroe, Texas 77304, November 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Written and oral comments, not to exceed five (5) minutes per speaker, regarding the scope of activities to be considered during the Seventh Cycle of Regional Water Planning will be accepted at this meeting. Written comments may be mailed or emailed and will be accepted as part of the record if received by 10:00 a.m. on November 4, 2026. Comments may be mailed to: Hon. Mark Evans, Chair, RHWPG c/o San Jacinto River Authority P. O. Box 329 Conroe, Texas 77305 Comments may also be emailed to the RHWPG at info@regionhwater.org. The Region H area includes all or part of the following counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, and Waller. A copy of the current 2026 Regional Water Plan is available on the RHWPG website at www.regionhwater.org or on the Texas Water Development Board site at https://www.twdb.texas.gov/waterplanning/rwp/plans/2026/index.asp. Questions or requests for additional information may be submitted to: Aubrey Spear, General Manager, San Jacinto River Authority, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, TX 77305-0329, telephone 936-588-3111, or by email to the RHWPG at info@regionhwater.org. The San Jacinto River Authority is the Administrator for the RHWPG. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005397 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/9/2026 2:08 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | San Jacinto River Authority |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Regional Water Planning |
| Meeting Date: | 11/4/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1577 Dam Site Rd. |
| City: | Conroe |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | General Manager - San Jacinto River Authority - Aubrey Spear - 936-588-3111 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Region H Water Planning Group 10:00 AM Wednesday November 4, 2026 San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) Office 1577 Dam Site Rd, Conroe, Texas 77304 AGENDA 1. Call to order. 2. Introductions. 3. Review and approve minutes of the July 1, 2026 meeting. 4. Receive public comments on specific issues related to agenda items 5 through 7. (Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker) 5. Plan Development and Administration a. Receive update on recent and potential upcoming changes to Regional Water Plan (RWP) rules and guidance. b. Discuss the potential process for conducting interregional coordination regarding water management strategies during development of the 2031 RWPs. c. Consider the identification of water management strategies which may create opportunities for collaboration and cooperation with other Regional Water Planning Groups (RWPGs). d. Consider a course of action for interregional coordination with other RWPGs. 6. Special Items and Informational Presentations a. Receive public input and comments on issues that should be addressed or provisions that should be included in the 2031 RWP and 2032 State Water Plan. b. Receive presentation regarding the proposed application by the Village of Pleak to amend the 2026 Region H RWP and consider approving submittal of the application package to Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the determination of minor amendment status. c. Receive presentation from the Houston Advanced Research Center regarding emerging technology and water demands. 7. General Updates and Outreach a. Receive update regarding schedule and milestones for the development of the 2031 Region H RWP. b. Receive update from liaisons to other planning groups. c. Receive report regarding recent and upcoming activities related to communications and outreach efforts on behalf of the RHWPG. d. Receive update from TWDB. e. Other agency communications and general information. 8. Receive public comments. (Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker) 9. Next Meeting: February 3, 2027. 10. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and would like to request auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Sonia Zamudio at (936) 588-3111 at least three business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005448 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/10/2026 3:44 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Groundwater Management Area 15 |
| Board: | Groundwater Management Area 15 |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/22/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 104 |
| City: | Victoria |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Tim Andruss, General Manager of Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District, 361-579-6863 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Notice of Meeting Groundwater Management Area 15 Notice is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code that the groundwater conservation districts located wholly or partially with Groundwater Management Area 15 consisting of Bee Groundwater Conservation District, Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District, Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District, Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District, Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District, Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District, Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District, Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District, Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District, Refugio Groundwater Conservation District, Texana Groundwater Conservation District, and Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District will hold a joint planning meeting at 9:30 AM on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District Offices, 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 104, Victoria, Texas. The meeting will be open to the public. Agenda: 1. Call to order and welcome guests. 2. Receive public comment. 3. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to the minutes of the previous meeting. 4. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to budget and financial reports of Groundwater Management Area 15. 5. Consideration of and possible action on reports and communication from Groundwater Management Area 15 member districts and Groundwater Management Area 15 representatives to Regional Water Planning Groups. 6. Consideration of and possible action on reports from Texas Water Development Board representatives to Groundwater Management Area 15. 7. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to joint planning, including a. the summaries of relevant comments regarding the proposed desired future conditions, suggested revisions to the proposed desired future conditions, and supporting materials, including new or revised groundwater availability model run results, and b. the final adoption of the desired future conditions for the management area. 8. Consideration of and possible action on administrative and organizational matters of Groundwater Management Area 15. 9. Consideration of and possible action on identification and scheduling of future agenda items and meetings. 10. Receive public comment. 11. Adjournment. Please submit comments, questions, and requests for additional information to Tim Andruss of the Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District by mail at P.O. Box 69, Victoria, Texas 77902, by email at admin@vcgcd.org, or by phone at (361) 579-6863. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005450 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/10/2026 3:47 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Groundwater Management Area 15 |
| Board: | Groundwater Management Area 15 |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/22/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 104 |
| City: | Victoria |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Tim Andruss, General Manager of Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District, 361-579-6863 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Notice of Meeting Groundwater Management Area 15 Notice is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code that the groundwater conservation districts located wholly or partially with Groundwater Management Area 15 consisting of Bee Groundwater Conservation District, Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District, Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District, Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District, Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District, Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District, Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District, Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District, Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District, Refugio Groundwater Conservation District, Texana Groundwater Conservation District, and Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District will hold a joint planning meeting at 10:00 AM upon adjournment of the earlier meeting scheduled for 9:30 AM on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District Offices, 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 104, Victoria, Texas. The meeting will be open to the public. Agenda: 1. Call to order and welcome guests. 2. Receive public comment. 3. Consideration of and possible action on matters related to the minutes of the previous meeting. 4. Receive public comment. 5. Adjournment. Please submit comments, questions, and requests for additional information to Tim Andruss of the Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District by mail at P.O. Box 69, Victoria, Texas 77902, by email at admin@vcgcd.org, or by phone at (361) 579-6863. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005477 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/11/2026 4:26 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group (Region P) |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 12:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 4631 FM 3131 |
| City: | Edna |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Homepage of the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority website: https://www.lnra.org |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA LAVACA REGIONAL WTER PLANNING GROUP PRE-PLANNING MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2026 – 12:00 P.M. A meeting of the Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Main Office of the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Office Complex, Building A, 4631 FM 3131, located approximately seven (7) miles East of Edna. For questions or additional information, contract Patrick Brzozowski, LRWPG Secretary, at (361) 782-5229 or pbrzozowski@lnra.org. You may access the meeting through audio/video conferencing: https://tinyurl.com/re68ndac 1. Open meeting. 2. Pre-Planning Meeting Items: A. Presentation on Lavaca Region background and initial Scope of Work. B. Receive public input and comments on issues that should be addressed or provisions that should be included in the 2031 Regional Water Plan and 2032 State Water Plan. C. Discuss potential process and consider a course of action for conducting interregional coordination regarding water management strategies and related activities during development of the 2031 Regional Water Plan. D. Consider the identification of water management strategies which may create opportunities for collaboration and cooperation with other Planning Regions 3. Receive public comments. 4. Consider approval of meeting minutes of July 13, 2026, and act as necessary. 5. Consider nominations for new voting members and act as necessary. 6. Receive update from Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Project Manager and act as necessary. 7. Receive update from Texana Groundwater Conservation District (TGWCD) General Manager and act as necessary. 8. Discuss and consider review of Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group Bylaws and act as necessary. 9. Receive update and accept LNRA’s revised Drought Contingency Plan and act as necessary. 10. Discuss and schedule future meeting dates and act as necessary. 11. Receive public comments. 12. Adjourn. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005486 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/14/2026 11:09 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Brazos G Regional Water Planning Group |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 4600 Cobbs Dr |
| City: | Waco |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | pamela.hannemann@brazos.org, 254-761-3135, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Dr. Waco, TX 76710 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA BRAZOS G REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP Brazos River Authority, Lt. Gen. Phillip J. Ford Central Office, 4600 Cobbs Dr. Waco, TX 76710 10:00 a.m. – Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Meeting agendas and materials are available online at www.brazosgwater.org. If you wish to provide written comments prior to or after the meeting, please email your comments to BrazosGinfo@brazos.org and include “Brazos G – Public Comment” in the subject line of the email. Members of the public are invited to address the Brazos G RWPG during the public comment section of the meeting. 1. Call Meeting to Order and Notice of Meeting 2. Invocation 3. Attendance and Announcements 4. Pre-planning Public Meeting for the Seventh Cycle of Regional Water Planning 4.1. Overview of the regional water planning process 4.2. Receive public input and comments on issues that should be addressed or provisions that should be included in the 2031 Brazos G Regional Water Plan and 2032 State Water Plan (each speaker is required to sign up and is limited to 3 minutes per speaker) 4.3. Discuss the potential process for conducting interregional coordination regarding water management strategies during development of the 2031 Regional Water Plans 4.4. Consider the identification of water management strategies which may create opportunities for collaboration and cooperation with other planning regions 5. Public Input related to Agenda Items 6 through 11 - Public questions and comments on agenda items or water planning issues (limited to 3 minutes each) 6. Report from Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) staff 7. Discussion and possible action on the report from the technical consultant 7.1. Brazos River Authority’s request for a letter stating that BRA’s Application associated with the 2026 Water Management Plan update is not inconsistent with the 2026 Brazos G Regional Water Plan. 8. Discussion and possible action on the report from the Nominating and Bylaws Committee 9. General Reports and Updates 9.1. Report from other regional water planning groups (Regions B, C, F, H, K, L & O) 9.2. Report on Groundwater Management Area (GMA) activities. 9.3. Report on agency communication and information. (TPWD, TDA, TSSWCB, BBASC, Flood Planning, & Interregional Planning Council) 9.4. Discussion and possible action on report by Brazos G Administrator 9.4.1. Administrator Report 9.4.2. Discuss and consider taking action regarding certification of administrative expenses to be submitted to TWDB for reimbursement for the seventh cycle of RWP development. 9.5. Report from Brazos G Chair 10. Consider Agenda Items and Date for the next Brazos G RWPG public meeting 11. Adjourn Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than set forth above. For additional information, please contact the Brazos G Administrative Agent, pamela.hannemann@brazos.org, 254-761-3135, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Dr. Waco, TX 76710 |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005563 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/17/2026 10:30 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 |
| Board: | Board of Directors |
| Committee: | Groundwater Management Area #2 |
| Meeting Date: | 10/20/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 129 Main Street |
| City: | Post |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Mr. Jason Coleman 806-762-0181 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | 1. Call to order 2. Roll call and establish quorum 3. Public comment 4. Agenda Items 4.1 Consider for approval minutes of prior meeting 4.2 Texas Water Development Board Updates 4.3 Discuss Comments On Proposed Desired Future Conditions Received During Public Comment Period And Review Proposed Responses. 4.4 Consider For Approval A Resolution Regarding Non-Relevant Aquifers For Joint Planning Purposes in GMA # 2. 4.5 Consider For Approval A Resolution For Desired Future Conditions Of Relevant Aquifers In GMA # 2. 4.6 Discuss And Consider For Approval Final Draft Explanatory Report For Adopted Desired Future Conditions. 4.7 Discuss Next Administrative Steps. 5. Adjourn |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005584 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/17/2026 2:22 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Region C Regional Water Planning Group |
| Board: | REGION C REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP |
| Committee: | REGION C WATER PLANNING GROUP |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 616 SIX FLAGS DRIVE, CENTERPOINT TWO BUILDING |
| City: | ARLINGTON, |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | KEVIN WARD, 817.467.4343 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Notice is hereby given that the Region C Water Planning Group (Region C) will conduct a pre-planning meeting for the 2031 Region C Regional Water Plan on October 19, 2026, immediately following adjournment of a Region C Water Planning Group meeting that will take place at 1:00 P.M. The meeting will take place at the North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Centerpoint Two Building, First Floor Transportation Council Room, Arlington, Texas 76011. If you plan to attend this meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact Alyssa Knox at (817) 695-9221 or by email at aknox@nctcog.org at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs. The purpose of the pre-planning meeting is to gather suggestions and recommendations from the public as to: 1) issues that should be addressed in the next regional or state water plan and 2) the process for conducting interregional coordination regarding water management strategies during the development of the 2031 Region C Water Plan. The Region C Regional Water Planning Area (Region C) includes the following counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, Parker, Freestone, Tarrant, Wise, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Jack, Henderson, Ellis, Navarro, and Rockwall. The Region C Water Planning Group will accept written and oral comments at the above-described meeting. Written comments from the public may also be submitted in the 30 days prior to the meeting. If you wish to provide written comments prior to the meeting, please utilize the online form available at https://regioncwater.org/public-comment/. General questions or requests for additional information may also be submitted by delivery to: J. KEVIN WARD RCWPG Administrator c/o Trinity River Authority of Texas P.O. Box 60 Arlington, Texas 76004 info@regioncwater.org (817) 467-4343 All meeting materials will be made available on the Region C website (https://regioncwater.org/) seven (7) days prior to and thirty (30) days following the above-identified meeting. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005639 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/21/2026 8:43 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Brazoria County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 N Chenango |
| City: | Angleton |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Marcel Pierel III |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE BRAZORIA CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board: Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District will convene at 8:00 a.m, on the following dates: October 19, 2026 in the boardroom of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items: 1. Call the Meeting to Order. 2. Record the Members Present. 3. Approval of Minutes for Previous Meeting’s Minutes. 4. Appraisal Staff to be administered Affidavit of Sworn Testimony (if necessary.) 5. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria Central Appraisal District Office.) 6. Adjournment. This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. CHAIRMAN APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005640 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/21/2026 8:44 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Brazoria County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/20/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 N Chenango |
| City: | Angleton |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Marcel Pierel III |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE BRAZORIA CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board: Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District will convene at 8:00 a.m, on the following dates: October 20, 2026 in the boardroom of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items: 1. Call the Meeting to Order. 2. Record the Members Present. 3. Approval of Minutes for Previous Meeting’s Minutes. 4. Appraisal Staff to be administered Affidavit of Sworn Testimony (if necessary.) 5. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria Central Appraisal District Office.) 6. Adjournment. This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. CHAIRMAN APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005641 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/21/2026 8:45 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Brazoria County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 N Chenango |
| City: | Angleton |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Marcel Pierel III |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE BRAZORIA CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board: Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District will convene at 8:00 a.m, on the following dates: October 21, 2026 in the boardroom of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items: 1. Call the Meeting to Order. 2. Record the Members Present. 3. Approval of Minutes for Previous Meeting’s Minutes. 4. Appraisal Staff to be administered Affidavit of Sworn Testimony (if necessary.) 5. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria Central Appraisal District Office.) 6. Adjournment. This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. CHAIRMAN APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005642 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/21/2026 8:46 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Brazoria County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/22/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 N Chenango |
| City: | Angleton |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Marcel Pierel III |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE BRAZORIA CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board: Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District will convene at 8:00 a.m, on the following dates: October 22, 2026 in the boardroom of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items: 1. Call the Meeting to Order. 2. Record the Members Present. 3. Approval of Minutes for Previous Meeting’s Minutes. 4. Appraisal Staff to be administered Affidavit of Sworn Testimony (if necessary.) 5. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria Central Appraisal District Office.) 6. Adjournment. This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. CHAIRMAN APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005643 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/21/2026 8:47 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Brazoria County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/27/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 N Chenango |
| City: | Angleton |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Marcel Pierel III |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE BRAZORIA CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board: Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District will convene at 8:00 a.m, on the following dates: October 27, 2026 in the boardroom of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items: 1. Call the Meeting to Order. 2. Record the Members Present. 3. Approval of Minutes for Previous Meeting’s Minutes. 4. Appraisal Staff to be administered Affidavit of Sworn Testimony (if necessary.) 5. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria Central Appraisal District Office.) 6. Adjournment. This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. CHAIRMAN APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005644 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/21/2026 8:47 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Brazoria County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/28/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 N Chenango |
| City: | Angleton |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Marcel Pierel III |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE BRAZORIA CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board: Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District will convene at 8:00 a.m, on the following dates: October 28, 2026 in the boardroom of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items: 1. Call the Meeting to Order. 2. Record the Members Present. 3. Approval of Minutes for Previous Meeting’s Minutes. 4. Review and Approval of the Supplemental Record. 5. Appraisal Staff to be administered Affidavit of Sworn Testimony (if necessary.) 6. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria Central Appraisal District Office.) 7. Adjournment. This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. CHAIRMAN APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005645 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/21/2026 9:17 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Correctional Managed Health Care Committee |
| Board: | Correctional Managed Health Care Committee |
| Committee: | Regular Session |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | Moody Gardens Convention Center - 7 Hope Blvd. |
| City: | Galveston |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Misty Rosenberger (936) 437-3539 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | I. Call to Order II. Recognitions and Introductions III. Chair’s Report 1. Correctional Managed Health Care Committee (CMHCC) 2027 Proposed Meeting Dates 2. Feedback/Action on Public Comments IV. Consent Items 1. Approval of Excused Absences 2. Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, June 25, 2026 3. Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Health Services Monitoring Reports Operational Review Summary Data Grievance and Patient Liaison Statistics Preventive Medicine Statistics Utilization Review Monitoring Capital Assets Monitoring Accreditation Activity Summary Active Biomedical Research Project Listing Restrictive Housing Mental Health Monitoring 4. University Medical Directors Reports Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center The University of Texas Medical Branch 5. Summary of CMHCC Joint Committee / Work Group Activities V. Update on Financial Reports VI. Medical Directors’ Updates 1. TDCJ - Health Services Division Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Report 2. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3. The University of Texas Medical Branch VII. Presentation: The Next Frontier in Correctional Healthcare: Preparing for the Era of Gene Therapy and CAR-T Cell Therapy (Presented by: Dr. Olugbenga Ojo, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Physician Executive, UTMB) VIII. Public Comments IX. Adjourn |
| Status: | Revised |
| TRD: | 2026005648 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/21/2026 10:28 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | South Plains Association of Governments |
| Board: | Region 7 Upper Brazos Flood Planning Group |
| Committee: | Region 7 Upper Brazos Flood Planning Group |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 11:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B |
| City: | Lubbock |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | jcoleman@spag.org |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Topic: Region 7 Upper Brazos Regional Flood Planning Group (UBRFPG) Meeting Time: 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) OPTION 1: 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B Lubbock, TX 79413 OPTION 2: Microsoft Teams Join on your computer, mobile app or room device (camera must be on for quorum) https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28089968800052?p=okEoNnEvwHJO5PquvW Meeting ID: 280 899 688 000 52 Passcode: Vy6hZ6ax Agenda: 1. Call to Order. 2. Welcome & Determination of Quorum. 3. Public comments – limit 3 minutes per person. 4. Update from Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) staff, Alexis Morganroth. 5. Update from Region 8 RFPG Liaison Report- Dr. Peyton Lisenby. 6. Update from SPAG staff, Jessica Coleman a. Financial report. b. Other updates. 7. ACTION ITEMS: a. Consider the approval and certification of the finance report expenditures. b. Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes. 8. Update from Freese & Nichols team. 9. New/other business 10. Adjourn Public Comment: Citizens may address the Planning Group concerning an issue of interest that is posted on the agenda for the meeting. All Public Comments shall be taken at the Chairman’s discretion under the following guidance: a) All individuals desiring to make oral public comment may submit requests to the “Public Comment Sign-in Sheet” at least five minutes prior to start of meeting and should identify himself/herself before providing his/her Public Comment. b) Members of the public who wish to provide oral or written comments during designated portions of the meeting may do so by signing up in advance or attending a scheduled meeting. Please contact cbaldivia@spag.org or at 6811 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, Suite B. c) Written comments may be submitted prior to and after the meeting to cbaldivia@spag.org or at 6811 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, Suite B. d) All Public Comments shall be made in relation to the posted agenda item, unless otherwise decided at the discretion of the Chairman. e) Each speaker will receive three minutes, and no portion of a speaker’s allotted time may be given (assigned, relinquished, donated) to another speaker. Note: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated, and/or acted upon in a different order than set forth. Additional information about this meeting is available by contacting Chelsey Baldivia at the South Plains Association of Governments at (806) 762-8721 or in person at 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B, Lubbock, TX 79413. PUBLIC NOTICE This notice complies with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041 (Notice of Meeting Requirements) Section 551.043 (Time and Accessibility of Notice Requirements) Section 551.053 (Notice of Requirements of a Political Subdivision Extending into Four or More Counties) and Section 551.127 (Videoconference Call). The notice has been filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting with the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, and posted on the website Texas Water Development Board at twdb.org |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005660 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/21/2026 3:04 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Plateau Water Planning Group |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/27/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 125 Lehman Drive |
| City: | Kerrville |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | www.ugra.org/plateau-water- planning-group |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | PUBLIC NOTICE REGION J PLATEAU WATER PLANNING GROUP PRE-PLANNING PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE 2031 REGIONAL WATER PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Plateau Regional Water Planning Group (Region J) will hold a Pre-Planning Public Meeting to receive input from the public on the scope of planning activities to be considered during the Seventh Cycle of Regional Water Planning. Specifically, issues that should be addressed or provisions that should be included in the 2031 Regional Water Plan and 2032 State Water Plan. The Plateau Regional Water Planning Group (Region J) includes the following Texas counties: Bandera, Edwards, Kerr, Kinney, Real and Val Verde. The Pre-Planning Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) located at 125 Lehmann Drive, Kerrville, Texas 78028. Written and oral comments (not to exceed five minutes per speaker) regarding the scope of activities to be considered during the Seventh Cycle of Regional Water Planning will be accepted at this meeting. Written comments will be accepted beginning upon publication of this notice and through the conclusion of the meeting. Written comments can be mailed to Mr. Jonathan Letz, Chairman Plateau Water Planning Group (Region J), 125 Lehmann Drive, Suite 100, Kerrville, Texas 78028 or emailed to info@ugra.org. For additional information, visit the Region J website at www.ugra.org/plateau-water- planning-group or contact Mr. Jonathan Letz at (830) 896-5445 or info@ugra.org. Immediately following the Public Meeting, the PWPG will hold a Regular Meeting to address routine items including by not limited to: approval of minutes, approval of invoices, updates regarding liaison duties, reappointment of officers and discussions regarding the Seventh Cycle of Regional Water Planning. The agenda for that meeting will be posted no later than October 19, 2026 and will include a link for online access to both the Pre-Planning Meeting and the Regular Meeting. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005666 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/22/2026 11:31 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Program of Study Advisory Committee (POSAC) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | George H.W. Bush Building, 1801 N. Congress Ave, Room 10.102 |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Dr. Sheri Ranis, Director for Workforce Education and Innovation, (512) 427-6118, Sheri.Ranis@highered.texas.gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | NOTE: This meeting may be held via a video or telephone conference. A link to the live broadcast will be available at www.highered.texas.gov/. I. Welcome and Call to Order II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 5, 2026 III. Public Comments IV. Program of Study and Certificate Data Update V. Review and Confirm Program of Study Task Group Nominations VI. Discuss Program of Study Task Group Guidelines VII. Discussion on Next Steps and Upcoming Meetings VIII. Adjournment CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: Doug Brock, General Counsel Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Glenn Tramel, ADA Coordinator, at 512-427-6193 at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. All persons requesting to address the Committee regarding an item on this agenda should do so in writing at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting at Sheri.Ranis@highered.texas.gov. A toll-free telephone number, free-of-charge video conference link, or other means will be provided by which to do so. Weapons Prohibited: Pursuant to Penal Code §46.03(a)(14) a person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or goes with a firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or prohibited weapon listed in Section 46.05 in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held, if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and if the entity provided notice as required by that chapter. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: • 551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call • 551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift • 551.074 Personnel Matters • 551.0821 Confidential Student Information All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005685 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/23/2026 11:02 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Consumer Protection Division, EMS/Trauma Systems Section GETAC Prehospital Whole Blood (PHWB) Task Force Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Chair/Executive Directors |
| Meeting Date: | 10/26/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | Virtual Meeting Only |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jorie Klein, DSHS, at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Whole Blood Pilot Program Deployment Consumer Protection Division, EMS/Trauma Systems Section GETAC Prehospital Whole Blood (PHWB) Task Force Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Chair/Executive Directors Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:00 PM This meeting will be conducted virtually through Zoom. Virtual meeting links are posted to the GETAC webpage at www.dshs.texas.gov/dshs-ems-trauma-systems/governors-ems-trauma-advisory-council. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with HHS policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence, also known as “AI” Notetakers, is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Task Force Chair: Eric Epley Task Force Vice Chairs: Dr. Don Jenkins & Dr. CJ Winckler 1. Opening: A. Call to Order & Roll Call B. Review and Approval of Minutes 2. Updates: A. EMS/Trauma Systems (DSHS) B. PHWBTF Chair & Vice-Chairs C. RAC Chair/Executive Directors D. Texas RAC Data Collaborative (RDC) Whole Blood (WB) Technical Committee E. EMS/Hospital Partners F. Blood Providers 3. Discussion: A. Ongoing PHWBTF Items i. WB Program Task Tracker (tabled) ii. PHWBTF Resource Documents B. GETAC Update and Action Items C. Open Discussion/Public Comments 4. Closing A. Action Items for next PHWBTF Meeting B. Next Meeting Date C. Adjournment Public Comment The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) welcomes public comments on Emergency Health Care. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this process by submitting written comments to DSHS via email at deidra.lee@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 PM, October 23, 2026. Please include your name and either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments are limited to three minutes and will be read during the meeting for consideration by the Council. The request must contain your name, your direct phone number, and the name of the organization you represent or indicate that you are speaking as a private citizen. Public comments are limited to three minutes. Speakers must state their name, affiliation, and on whose behalf they are speaking. Public members who are using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by DSHS staff to Council members, state staff, and the public. Handouts are limited to two pages of documentation (paper size: 8.5" by 11", one side only). Handouts must be emailed to DSHS by 5:00 PM, October 23, 2026, and include the name of the person commenting. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jorie Klein, DSHS, at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Jorie Klein at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Cancelled |
| TRD: | 2026005687 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/23/2026 11:29 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Consumer Protection Division, EMS/Trauma Systems Section GETAC Prehospital Whole Blood (PHWB) Task Force Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Chair/Executive Directors |
| Meeting Date: | 10/26/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | Virtual Meeting Only |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jorie Klein, DSHS, at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Whole Blood Pilot Program Deployment Consumer Protection Division, EMS/Trauma Systems Section GETAC Prehospital Whole Blood (PHWB) Task Force Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Chair/Executive Directors Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:00 PM This meeting will be conducted virtually through Zoom. Virtual meeting links are posted to the GETAC webpage at www.dshs.texas.gov/dshs-ems-trauma-systems/governors-ems-trauma-advisory-council. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with HHS policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence, also known as “AI” Notetakers, is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Task Force Chair: Eric Epley Task Force Vice Chairs: Dr. Don Jenkins & Dr. CJ Winckler 1. Opening: A. Call to Order & Roll Call B. Review and Approval of Minutes 2. Updates: A. EMS/Trauma Systems (DSHS) B. PHWBTF Chair & Vice-Chairs C. RAC Chair/Executive Directors D. Texas RAC Data Collaborative (RDC) Whole Blood (WB) Technical Committee E. EMS/Hospital Partners F. Blood Providers 3. Discussion: A. Ongoing PHWBTF Items i. WB Program Task Tracker (tabled) ii. PHWBTF Resource Documents B. GETAC Update and Action Items C. Open Discussion/Public Comments 4. Closing A. Action Items for next PHWBTF Meeting B. Next Meeting Date C. Adjournment Public Comment The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) welcomes public comments on Emergency Health Care. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this process by submitting written comments to DSHS via email at deidra.lee@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 PM, October 23, 2026. Please include your name and either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments are limited to three minutes and will be read during the meeting for consideration by the Council. The request must contain your name, your direct phone number, and the name of the organization you represent or indicate that you are speaking as a private citizen. Public comments are limited to three minutes. Speakers must state their name, affiliation, and on whose behalf they are speaking. Public members who are using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by DSHS staff to Council members, state staff, and the public. Handouts are limited to two pages of documentation (paper size: 8.5" by 11", one side only). Handouts must be emailed to DSHS by 5:00 PM, October 23, 2026, and include the name of the person commenting. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jorie Klein, DSHS, at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Jorie Klein at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005695 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/23/2026 2:08 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Injury Prevention and Public Education (IPPE) Committee Meeting |
| Meeting Date: | 10/26/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | Virtual Meeting Only |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jorie Klein, DSHS, at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Injury Prevention and Public Education (IPPE) Committee Meeting Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM This meeting will be conducted virtually through Teams. Virtual meeting links are posted to the GETAC webpage at www.dshs.texas.gov/dshs-ems-trauma-systems/governors-ems-trauma-advisory-council. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with HHS policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence, also known as “AI” Notetakers, is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Committee Chair: Mary Ann Contreras, RN Committee Vice Chair: Courtney Edwards, DNP Council Liaisons: Della Johnson, RN Ruben Martinez Lauren Day DSHS: Jorie Klein, EMS/Trauma Systems Director Elizabeth Stevenson, RN, Designation Unit Manager 1. Opening A. Call to order- Mary Ann Contreras, RN, Chair B. Reading of the GETAC vision and mission statements – Courtney Edwards, DNP, Vice Chair GETAC Vision: A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System. GETAC Mission: To promote, develop, and advance an accountable, patient-centered Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System. C. Reading of the Injury Prevention and Public Education Committee statement of purpose – Courtney Edwards, DNP The Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council’s Injury Prevention/Public Education committee is tasked with equitable promotion of safety, reducing injury risk, and fostering a healthy environment for all Texans. The committee will utilize data, research, and best practice strategies to define proactive processes, awareness, education of providers, and collaboration with stakeholders to prevent injuries and promote well-being. 2. Discussion and possible action: A. Define Statewide Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) plan for 2027 1. Development of framework for statewide IP plan as identified by the top mechanisms of injury (MOI) for Texas 3. Closing A. General public comment – Comment time may be limited at the Chair’s discretion. B. Summary 1. Agenda items for next committee meeting C. Next meeting dates D. Adjournment Public Comment The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) welcomes public comments on Emergency Health Care. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this process by submitting written comments to DSHS via email at deidra.lee@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 PM, October 23, 2026. Please include your name and either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments are limited to three minutes and will be read during the meeting for consideration by the Council. The request must contain your name, your direct phone number, and the name of the organization you represent or indicate that you are speaking as a private citizen. Public comments are limited to three minutes. Speakers must state their name, affiliation, and on whose behalf they are speaking. Public members who are using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by DSHS staff to Council members, state staff, and the public. Handouts are limited to two pages of documentation (paper size: 8.5" by 11", one side only). Handouts must be emailed to DSHS by 5:00 PM, October 23, 2026, and include the name of the person commenting. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jorie Klein, DSHS, at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Jorie Klein at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005711 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/23/2026 4:05 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Jasper County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/20/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 137 N Main St |
| City: | Jasper |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Lori Barnett |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Complete Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Conduct Scheduled Hearings and make determinations on Taxpayer Protest/Motions 3. Consider Late-Filed Protest Protest for Failure to receive Notice or other Legally Permissible Protest or Motions 4. Consider for Approval Supplemental Appraisal Records 5. Consider and Act on recommendations from panels. 6. Confirm Meeting Dates 7. DISCUSSION: To discuss Appraisal issues relating to properties owned by Board Members that are prohibited outside of Public Forum pursuant to Texas Tax Code. Section 6.15 and 6.41 8. Adjourn |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005712 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/23/2026 4:06 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Jasper County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 137 N Main St |
| City: | Jasper |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Lori Barnett |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Complete Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Conduct Scheduled Hearings and make determinations on Taxpayer Protest/Motions 3. Consider Late-Filed Protest Protest for Failure to receive Notice or other Legally Permissible Protest or Motions 4. Consider for Approval Supplemental Appraisal Records 5. Consider and Act on recommendations from panels. 6. Confirm Meeting Dates 7. DISCUSSION: To discuss Appraisal issues relating to properties owned by Board Members that are prohibited outside of Public Forum pursuant to Texas Tax Code. Section 6.15 and 6.41 8. Adjourn |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005713 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/23/2026 4:08 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Jasper County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/22/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 137 N Main St |
| City: | Jasper |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Lori Barnett |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Complete Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Conduct Scheduled Hearings and make determinations on Taxpayer Protest/Motions 3. Consider Late-Filed Protest Protest for Failure to receive Notice or other Legally Permissible Protest or Motions 4. Consider for Approval Supplemental Appraisal Records 5. Consider and Act on recommendations from panels. 6. Confirm Meeting Dates 7. DISCUSSION: To discuss Appraisal issues relating to properties owned by Board Members that are prohibited outside of Public Forum pursuant to Texas Tax Code. Section 6.15 and 6.41 8. Adjourn |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005714 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/23/2026 4:10 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Jasper County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/27/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 137 N Main St |
| City: | Jasper |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Lori Barnett |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Complete Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Conduct Scheduled Hearings and make determinations on Taxpayer Protest/Motions 3. Consider Late-Filed Protest Protest for Failure to receive Notice or other Legally Permissible Protest or Motions 4. Consider for Approval Supplemental Appraisal Records 5. Consider and Act on recommendations from panels. 6. Confirm Meeting Dates 7. DISCUSSION: To discuss Appraisal issues relating to properties owned by Board Members that are prohibited outside of Public Forum pursuant to Texas Tax Code. Section 6.15 and 6.41 8. Adjourn |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005715 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/23/2026 4:11 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Jasper County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/29/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 137 N Main St |
| City: | Jasper |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Lori Barnett |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Complete Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Conduct Scheduled Hearings and make determinations on Taxpayer Protest/Motions 3. Consider Late-Filed Protest Protest for Failure to receive Notice or other Legally Permissible Protest or Motions 4. Consider for Approval Supplemental Appraisal Records 5. Consider and Act on recommendations from panels. 6. Confirm Meeting Dates 7. DISCUSSION: To discuss Appraisal issues relating to properties owned by Board Members that are prohibited outside of Public Forum pursuant to Texas Tax Code. Section 6.15 and 6.41 8. Adjourn |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005731 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/24/2026 3:13 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Administration Advisory Committee Meeting |
| Meeting Date: | 10/30/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | Robert Bernstein Building, Conference Room K-100, 1100 West 49th Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | For more information about this meeting, please contact Amira Suton, Tobacco Settlement Distribution Program Coordinator, Texas Department of State Health Services at DSHSTobacco@dshs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Administration Advisory Committee Meeting Public Agenda Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CST Location: members of the public can attend the meeting in person at the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Robert Bernstein Building, Conference Room K-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Videoconference link: This meeting will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams. Attendees who would like to participate during the time set-aside for public comment must register by completing the brief Registration Form, in the public comment section below using the link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/215726819519582?p=WCAyxEQx18oWIZlvY4 To join the meeting if no videoconference software is available to you, please call: (512) 580-4366 then enter the Phone Conference ID: 538 254 601#. Webcast: This meeting will be webcast and will be viewable and archived on the Texas Health and Human Services website: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with HHS policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Meeting Agenda: 1. Welcome and Logistics 2. Call to Order 3. Roll Call 4. Introduction of New Members 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026 6. DSHS Review of 2026 Distribution 7. DSHS Review of 2026 Audit 8. Tobacco Endowment Portfolio Update and Related Matters, Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (TTSTC) 9. TTSTC Update on Endowment Investment Policy 10. TTSTC Discussion of 2027 Estimated Annual Distribution 11. TTSTC Review, Discussion, and Approval of Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Rule Changes 12. Other Business a) DSHS Tobacco Settlement Distribution Program Website, this is an update program completes after each Pro Rata distribution cycle. b) Public Comments 13. Adjourn Public Comment: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) welcomes stakeholders and the general public to attend the virtual meeting. All who attend are encouraged to participate in the meeting by completing the Registration Form no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The form is located at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Mnf5m7mCm0mxaqk- jr1Ta_1EAmA804VFleGe53HSHZdUNjEwRlVaVldLMkRBVlZZMTFHSjE1QkxKRS4u. After the registration form is filled out, then the video link to take part in the meeting will be provided. The completed form will provide the meeting coordinator with your name, the phone number you plan to use while in attendance and if you decide in advance or during the meeting that you intend to provide comment or ask a question, the organization you are representing or if you are attending as a private citizen. During the meeting, attendees may also use the Microsoft Teams Q&A section to submit a request to provide public comment or ask a question. The request must contain your name and either the organization you are representing or whether you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. For more information about this meeting, please contact Amira Suton, Tobacco Settlement Distribution Program Coordinator, Texas Department of State Health Services at DSHSTobacco@dshs.texas.gov. People with disabilities who wish to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services may contact Amira Suton at DSHSTobacco@dshs.texas.gov. Please contact Amira Suton at least 72 hours before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Cancelled |
| TRD: | 2026005767 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/28/2026 8:53 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Drug Utilization Review Board (DURB) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/23/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Maribel O. Castoreno, DUR/PDL Oversight Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid and CHIP Services, 512-552-7672, and VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Drug Utilization Review Board (DURB) AGENDA October 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st Street Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the Board presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Call to order 2. Generous Model Announcement: Vendor Drug Program 3. Consideration of July 24, 2026, draft meeting minutes 4. Public comment and discussion on the drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL): a. Androgenic agents, topical b. Antibiotics, gastrointestinal (GI) c. Antibiotics, topical d. Antibiotics, vaginal e. Anticonvulsants f. Antiemetic-antivertigo agents (excludes injectables) g. Antifungals, oral h. Antifungals, topical i. Antihistamines, first generation j. Antiparasitics, topical k. Antivirals, topical l. Bone resorption suppression and related agents m. Colony stimulating factors n. Epinephrine o. GI motility, chronic p. Growth hormone q. Hepatitis C agents r. HIV/AIDS s. Hypoglycemics, incretin enhancer agents and amylin analogs t. Hypoglycemics, incretin mimetic agents u. Hypoglycemics, insulin and related v. Hypoglycemics, meglitinides w. Hypoglycemics, metformin x. Hypoglycemics, SGLT2 y. Hypoglycemics, TZD z. IgA nephropathy aa. Macrolides-ketolides bb. Opiate dependence treatments cc. Tetracyclines 5. Public comment and discussion on single new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL: a. Arynta / Stimulants and related agents b. Baxfendy / Antihypertensives c. Jakafi XR / Oncology, oral – hematologic d. Lifyorli / Oncology, oral – other e. Qivigy / Immune globulins f. Saphnelo pen and syringe / Immunosuppresives g. Zolymbus / Ophthalmics, glaucoma agents 6. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and updates, discussion, and recommendations: Gainwell Technologies and DURB members 7. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 549.0151, and in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DURB may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under public comment on the drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL, and as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 8. Announcements of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL: OptumRx 9. Prospective prior authorization proposals: Acentra Health a. Biliary Cholangitis Agents i. Lynavoy (new criteria) b. Buprenorphine Agents – revised criteria c. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Agents i. Alkindi Sprinkle and Crenessity (new criteria) d. Hyperlipidemia Agents i. Lipfendra (new criteria) e. Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy Agents i. Fabhalta, Trutakna, Vanrafia, and Voyxact (new criteria) f. Lupus Agents i. Saphnelo SC (new criteria) g. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis i. Brinsupri (new criteria) h. Topical Immunomodulators i. Vtama (new criteria) 10. Retrospective drug utilization review (DUR): Acentra Health a. Recent interventions i. Antidepressant and Mood Stabilizer Pharmacotherapy ii. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Pharmacotherapy iii. SUPPORT Act Criteria b. Recent outcome reports i. Management of Hypertension and Nephropathy in Diabetic Patients ii. Overutilization of Antibiotics in Pediatric Patients iii. Underutilization of Cardiovascular disease treatment, Diabetes Medications, Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet therapy c. Potential retro DUR interventions i. Asthma Management ii. SUPPORT Act Criteria iii. Type 2 Diabetes Guideline-Directed Care 11. Retrospective drug use criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy a. Anti-diabetic Agents (oral) b. Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications c. Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists d. Pramlintide e. Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists for Nausea and Vomiting (oral) f. Substance P/Neurokinin 1 Receptor Antagonists 12. Review of action items for next meeting: January 22, 2027, 9:00 a.m. 13. Adjourn The board may take action on any agenda item. Public Comment: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to DURB and Medicaid PDL. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/DURB_PCReg_OCT2026 and submitting a completed Public Comment Form, HHS Form 1320 at https://www.txvendordrug.com/advisory/dur-board-documents no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026. If both the pre-registration and HHS Form 1320 are not completed and submitted by the due date, members of the public may register on-site the day of the meeting to provide oral comments. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker providing oral public comment must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre-register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format with a completed Written Public Comment form, HHS Form 1334 at https://www.txvendordrug.com/resources/drug-utilization-review- board/dur-board-documents, that will be distributed by HHS staff to DURB members and State staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read aloud handouts during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to DURB members and State staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by pre- registering at https://texashhs.org/DURB_PCReg_OCT2026 and completing a Public Comment Registration form, HHS Form 1334 at https://www.txvendordrug.com/resources/drug- utilization-review-board/dur-board-documents. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov and pre- register no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to DURB members and State staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre- registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Maribel O. Castoreno, DUR/PDL Oversight Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid and CHIP Services, 512-552-7672, and VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Castoreno at 512-552-7672 or VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005770 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/28/2026 9:55 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Region D Regional Water Planning Group |
| Board: | North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group (NETRWPG) |
| Committee: | North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group (NETRWPG) |
| Meeting Date: | 11/4/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 4845 US 271 N, Pittsburgh, TX 75686, Region 8 Education Service Center |
| City: | Pittsburg |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | For additional information, please contact Kyle Dooley, Riverbend Water Resources District Administrator for Region D, 228 Texas Ave., Suite A, New Boston, Texas 75570, 903-831-0091, kyledooley@rwrd.org. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | NOTICE OF PRE-PLANNING PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2031 REGIONAL WATER PLAN REGION D WATER PLANNING GROUP – NETRWPG Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – 10:00 A.M. Region 8 Education Service Center 4845 US 271 N Pittsburg, TX 75686 & Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. Pilgrim’s Community Center 820 W. Pecan St. Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 Notice is hereby given that the North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group (Region D) is seeking public input on issues that should be included in the Regional or State Water Plan for the Seventh Cycle of Regional Water Planning. Also, the board will discuss the potential process for conducting interregional coordination regarding water management strategies during development of the 2031 Regional Water Plans including the identification of such strategies and course of action for coordination. There will be two Public Meetings held on November 4, 2026. The first Public Meeting will be held in conjunction with the upcoming regular Region D Planning Group Meeting, to be held at the Region 8 Education Service Center, 4845 US 271 N, Pittsburg, TX 75686, on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The second Public Meeting will be held at the Pilgrim’s Community Center, 820 W. Pecan St., Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455, on November 4, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The public will have an opportunity to provide written and oral comments (not to exceed five (5) minutes per speaker at the meeting) during the Pre-Planning Public Input Meetings. Individuals may also submit written public comments for a period of 30 days prior to this meeting by mailing those comments to Kyle Dooley, Riverbend Water Resources District, 228 Texas Ave., Suite A, New Boston, TX 75570 or by emailing them to Kyle Dooley at kyledooley@rwrd.org. The North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group (Region D) consists of a nineteen (19) county area that includes all or part of the following counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Rains, Red River, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005771 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/28/2026 9:57 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Region D Regional Water Planning Group |
| Board: | North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group (NETRWPG) |
| Committee: | North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group (NETRWPG) |
| Meeting Date: | 11/4/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 06:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 820 W. Pecan St., Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455, Pilgrim's Community Center |
| City: | Mt. Pleasant |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | For additional information, please contact Kyle Dooley, Riverbend Water Resources District Administrator for Region D, 228 Texas Ave., Suite A, New Boston, Texas 75570, 903-831-0091, kyledooley@rwrd.org. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | NOTICE OF PRE-PLANNING PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2031 REGIONAL WATER PLAN REGION D WATER PLANNING GROUP – NETRWPG Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – 10:00 A.M. Region 8 Education Service Center 4845 US 271 N Pittsburg, TX 75686 & Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. Pilgrim’s Community Center 820 W. Pecan St. Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 Notice is hereby given that the North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group (Region D) is seeking public input on issues that should be included in the Regional or State Water Plan for the Seventh Cycle of Regional Water Planning. Also, the board will discuss the potential process for conducting interregional coordination regarding water management strategies during development of the 2031 Regional Water Plans including the identification of such strategies and course of action for coordination. There will be two Public Meetings held on November 4, 2026. The first Public Meeting will be held in conjunction with the upcoming regular Region D Planning Group Meeting, to be held at the Region 8 Education Service Center, 4845 US 271 N, Pittsburg, TX 75686, on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The second Public Meeting will be held at the Pilgrim’s Community Center, 820 W. Pecan St., Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455, on November 4, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The public will have an opportunity to provide written and oral comments (not to exceed five (5) minutes per speaker at the meeting) during the Pre-Planning Public Input Meetings. Individuals may also submit written public comments for a period of 30 days prior to this meeting by mailing those comments to Kyle Dooley, Riverbend Water Resources District, 228 Texas Ave., Suite A, New Boston, TX 75570 or by emailing them to Kyle Dooley at kyledooley@rwrd.org. The North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group (Region D) consists of a nineteen (19) county area that includes all or part of the following counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Rains, Red River, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005805 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/30/2026 9:17 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:45 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | Texas Health and Human Services Commission, North Austin Complex, Room 1.401, 4601 West Guadalupe Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact persons: Chair: William Pate WillPate.TRAB@gmail.com Vice-Chair: Tim Powell gpowell1964@att.net Department of State Health Services, Radiation Control Program: Gem Naivar telephone 737-218-7071 or email gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) Meeting Agenda Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:45 am Location: For Members of the Public, the physical location of the meeting will be: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, North Austin Complex, Room 1.401, 4601 West Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751 Attendees who want to provide public comments may do so in person or in writing, as described in the Public Comment section below. This public meeting will be archived on the Texas Health and Human Services website: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with HHS policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence, also known as “AI” Notetakers, is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. TRAB will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss, and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items, as time allows: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call of TRAB members present 3. Review, discuss, and take possible action concerning the amendment and approval of the July 17, 2026, TRAB Board meeting minutes 4. Public Comments 5. TRAB Committee Reports and Recommendations A. Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste (INUW) Committee B. Medical Committee 6. Program Reports A. Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) C. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Note: The DSHS, RRC, and TCEQ reports are available at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas- radiation-control/texas-radiation-advisory-board D. Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission (TLLRWDCC) E. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission – TANEO Director Jarred Schaffer, State Liaison Officer 7. Routine and Continuing Business A. Recognition of TRAB members' excused absence from this meeting B. Update of DSHS Rules 8. New Business A. Current Training Requirements for Bone Densitometry for Non-Practitioners/Non-MRT (DSHS) B. Presentation by the Railroad Commission on good practices that the industry is performing for NORM and TNORM decontamination and disposal. (RRC) C. Radiological Dispersal Device Immediate Response Guidance (DSHS) D. Presentation on Nuclear Explosion (DSHS) 9. Identification of Agenda Items and topics for the next or future TRAB or TRAB Committee Meetings 10. Adjourn Public Comment: Members of the public are asked to complete a Public Comment Form at: https://forms.office.com/r/ywnWyat9WU Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may do so in person at the meeting’s physical location. Public members are encouraged to participate in this process by emailing gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov with written public comments no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 2026. • Please include your name and either the organization you represent or if you are speaking as a private citizen. • Comments are limited to three minutes and will be read during the meeting for consideration by the Board. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Form to register for oral comments. Instructions for providing oral comments will be emailed to you. Registration should be completed by 5:00 pm on October 14, 2026. • The request must contain your name, either the organization you represent or the fact that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. • Public comment is limited to three minutes. Speakers must state their names and on whose behalf they are speaking. Public members using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in an accessible Adobe (*.pdf) format that will be distributed by DSHS staff to the TRAB Board members, state staff, and for public distribution. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5" by 11", one side only) of documentation. Handouts must be emailed to DSHS immediately after registering and include the name of the person commenting. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of DSHS. Contact persons: Chair: William Pate WillPate.TRAB@gmail.com Vice-Chair: Tim Powell gpowell1964@att.net Department of State Health Services, Radiation Control Program: Gem Naivar telephone 737-218-7071 or email gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov At the Chair's discretion, agenda items may be taken in any order, and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Gem Naivar, Department of State Health Services, at 737-218-7071 or gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005808 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/30/2026 9:45 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Medical Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | Texas Health and Human Services Commission, North Austin Complex, Room 1.401, 4601 West Guadalupe Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact persons: Chair: Darlene Metter, M.D. metter@uthscsa.edu Vice Chair: Mark Harvey, Ph.D. mharvey38772@hotmail.com Department of State Health Services, Radiation Control Program: Gem Naivar telephone 737-218-7071 or email gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Medical Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) Meeting Agenda Friday, October 16, 2026, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Location: For Members of the Public, the physical location of the meeting will be: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, North Austin Complex, Room 1.401, 4601 West Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751 Attendees who want to provide public comments may do so in person or in writing, as described in the Public Comment section below. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with HHS policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence, also known as “AI” Notetakers, is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. TRAB's Medical Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss, and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll call of committee members present. 3. Review, discuss, and take possible action concerning the amendment and approval of the July 17, 2026, TRAB Medical Committee meeting minutes. 4. Public Comments 5. Routine and Continuing Business. A. New World screwworm Update on Co60 sterilization (US-Mexico-Panama): (Pillai & Dr. Aaron Tarone) B. Overview of Radioactive Material Uses (RAM) in Veterinary Medicine: Diagnostic and Therapeutic (Dutton) 6. New Business A. ACMUI Update (Metter) B. Identify topics to recommend for further discussion and to be addressed at future meetings of the Medical Committee Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste (INUW) Committee or TRAB 7. Summarize the TRAB Medical Committee meeting, recommendations for the Committee Report, and proposed action items for TRAB or future agenda items for TRAB, the Medical Committee, or the INUW Committee 8. Adjourn Public Comment: Members of the public are asked to complete a Public Comment Form at: https://forms.office.com/r/bN5S9Him4Y Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may do so in person at the meeting’s physical location. Public members are encouraged to participate by providing written comments to DSHS by emailing gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 2026. • Please include your name and either the organization you represent or if you are speaking as a private citizen. • Written comments are limited to three minutes and will be read during the meeting for consideration by the Medical Committee. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Form to register for oral comments. Instructions for providing oral comments will be emailed to you. Registration should be completed by 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 2026. • The request must contain your name, either the organization you represent or the fact that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. • Public comments are limited to three minutes. Speakers must state their names and on whose behalf they are speaking. Public members using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in an accessible Adobe (*.pdf) format that will be distributed by DSHS staff to TRAB Medical Committee members, state staff, and for public distribution. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5" by 11", one side only) of documentation. Handouts must be emailed to DSHS immediately after registering and include the name of the person commenting. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of DSHS. Contact persons: Chair: Darlene Metter, M.D. metter@uthscsa.edu Vice Chair: Mark Harvey, Ph.D. mharvey38772@hotmail.com Department of State Health Services, Radiation Control Program: Gem Naivar telephone 737-218-7071 or email gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov At the Chair's discretion, agenda items may be taken in any order, and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Gem Naivar, Department of State Health Services, at 737-218-7071 or gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005809 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/30/2026 9:49 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | Texas Health and Human Services Commission, North Austin Complex, Room 1.904, 4601 West Guadalupe Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact persons: Chair: Ken Peters petersktwc@gmail.com Vice Chair: Sanjay Narayan sanjaynarayan09@gmail.com Department of State Health Services, Radiation Control Program: Gem Naivar telephone 737-218-7071 or email gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) Meeting Agenda Friday, October 16, 2026, from 8:30 to 9:30 am Location: For Members of the Public, the physical location of the meeting will be: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, North Austin Complex, Room 1.904, 4601 West Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751 Attendees who want to provide public comments may do so in person or in writing, as described in the Public Comment section below. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with HHS policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence, also known as “AI” Notetakers, is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. TRAB's Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste (INUW) Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss, and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll call of committee members present 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning the amendment and approval of the July 17, 2026, TRAB INUW Committee meeting minutes 4. Public Comments 5. Routine and Continuing Business A. Discussion of uranium sites in Texas and decommissioning B. Discussion of the Uranium Reserve Program and issues related to domestic uranium production. C. Increased interest in domestic uranium production and implications of a limited pool of applicants and qualified workers. D. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) updates for power-generating facilities, molten salt reactors, and other research and development initiatives. E. 10 CFR Part 61 (Licensing Requirements for Land Disposal of Radioactive Waste) - Update 6. New Business A. Identify topics to recommend for further discussion and to be addressed at future meetings of the TRAB INUW Committee, Medical Committee, or TRAB. 7. Summarize the TRAB INUW Committee meeting, recommendations for the Committee Report, and proposed action items for TRAB. 8. Adjourn Public Comment Members of the public are asked to complete a Public Comment Form at: https://forms.office.com/r/psCYqaBtUs Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may do so in person at the meeting's physical location. Public members are encouraged to participate by providing written comments to DSHS by emailing gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 2026. • Please include your name and either the organization you represent or if you are speaking as a private citizen. • Written comments are limited to three minutes and will be read during the meeting for consideration by the INUW Committee. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Form to register for oral comments. Instructions for providing oral comments will be emailed to you. Registration should be completed by 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 2026. • The request must contain your name, the organization you represent, the fact that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. • Public comment is limited to three minutes. Speakers must state their names and on whose behalf they are speaking. Public members using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in an accessible Adobe (*.pdf) format that will be distributed by DSHS staff to TRAB INUW Committee members, state staff, and for public distribution. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5" by 11", one side only) of documentation. Handouts must be emailed to DSHS immediately after registering and include the name of the person commenting. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of DSHS. Contact persons: Chair: Ken Peters petersktwc@gmail.com Vice Chair: Sanjay Narayan sanjaynarayan09@gmail.com Department of State Health Services, Radiation Control Program: Gem Naivar telephone 737-218-7071 or email gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov At the Chair's discretion, agenda items may be taken in any order, and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue under TRAB's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Gem Naivar, Department of State Health Services, at 737-218-7071 or gem.naivar@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005813 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/30/2026 10:28 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Texas Rural Hospital Officers Academy Advisory Committee (RHOA) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 4601 West Guadalupe Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Mary Cloud and Eliza Cinca-Joseph, Advisory Committee Coordinators, Provider Finance Department at: Mary.Cloud@hhs.texas.gov and eliza.cincajoseph@hhs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Texas Rural Hospital Officers Academy Advisory Committee (RHOA) AGENDA October 19, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission North Austin Complex Training Rooms, 1.401-1.404 4601 West Guadalupe Street Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the North Austin Complex Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the Committee presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Welcome, introductions, and roll call 2. Consideration of September 14, 2026, draft meeting minutes 3. Subcommittee Updates • Cost Reporting Subcommittee • Strategic Planning Subcommittee • Revenue Cycle Subcommittee 4. Discuss Overarching Curriculum Pillars 5. Public comment 6. Review of action items and agenda for next meeting 7. Adjourn The committee may take action on any agenda item. Public Comment: HHSC welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/RHOA_PCReg_OCT2026 no later than 5:00 p.m, Thursday, October 15, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker must state their name, and, on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre- register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHS staff to RHOA members and State staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to Mary.Cloud@hhs.texas.gov and eliza.cincajoseph@hhs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to RHOA members and state staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration Form at https://texashhs.org/RHOA_PCReg_OCT2026. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to Mary.Cloud@hhs.texas.gov and eliza.cincajoseph@hhs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you represent or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre- registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to RHOA members and state staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Mary Cloud and Eliza Cinca-Joseph, Advisory Committee Coordinators, Provider Finance Department at: Mary.Cloud@hhs.texas.gov and eliza.cincajoseph@hhs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Cloud and Cinca-Joseph at Mary.Cloud@hhs.texas.gov and eliza.cincajoseph@hhs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Revised |
| TRD: | 2026005830 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 9/30/2026 1:56 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Drug Utilization Review Board (DURB) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/23/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 701 West 51st Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Maribel O. Castoreno, DUR/PDL Oversight Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid and CHIP Services, 512-552-7672, and VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Drug Utilization Review Board (DURB) AGENDA October 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st Street Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the Board presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Call to order 2. Generous Model Announcement: Vendor Drug Program 3. Consideration of July 24, 2026, draft meeting minutes 4. Public comment and discussion on the drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL): a. Androgenic agents, topical b. Antibiotics, gastrointestinal (GI) c. Antibiotics, topical d. Antibiotics, vaginal e. Anticonvulsants f. Antiemetic-antivertigo agents (excludes injectables) g. Antifungals, oral h. Antifungals, topical i. Antihistamines, first generation j. Antiparasitics, topical k. Antivirals, topical l. Bone resorption suppression and related agents m. Colony stimulating factors n. Epinephrine o. GI motility, chronic p. Growth hormone q. Hepatitis C agents r. HIV/AIDS s. Hypoglycemics, incretin enhancer agents and amylin analogs t. Hypoglycemics, incretin mimetic agents u. Hypoglycemics, insulin and related v. Hypoglycemics, meglitinides w. Hypoglycemics, metformin x. Hypoglycemics, SGLT2 y. Hypoglycemics, TZD z. IgA nephropathy aa. Macrolides-ketolides bb. Opiate dependence treatments cc. Tetracyclines 5. Public comment and discussion on single new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL: a. Arynta / Stimulants and related agents b. Baxfendy / Antihypertensives c. Jakafi XR / Oncology, oral – hematologic d. Lifyorli / Oncology, oral – other e. Qivigy / Immune globulins f. Saphnelo pen and syringe / Immunosuppresives g. Zepbound / Sleep Apnea Agents h. Zolymbus / Ophthalmics, glaucoma agents 6. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and updates, discussion, and recommendations: Gainwell Technologies and DURB members 7. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 549.0151, and in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DURB may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under public comment on the drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL, and as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 8. Announcements of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL: OptumRx 9. Prospective prior authorization proposals: Acentra Health a. Biliary Cholangitis Agents i. Lynavoy (new criteria) b. Buprenorphine Agents – revised criteria c. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Agents i. Alkindi Sprinkle and Crenessity (new criteria) d. Hyperlipidemia Agents i. Lipfendra (new criteria) e. Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy Agents i. Fabhalta, Trutakna, Vanrafia, and Voyxact (new criteria) f. Lupus Agents i. Saphnelo SC (new criteria) g. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis i. Brinsupri (new criteria) h. Topical Immunomodulators i. Vtama (new criteria) 10. Retrospective drug utilization review (DUR): Acentra Health a. Recent interventions i. Antidepressant and Mood Stabilizer Pharmacotherapy ii. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Pharmacotherapy iii. SUPPORT Act Criteria b. Recent outcome reports i. Management of Hypertension and Nephropathy in Diabetic Patients ii. Overutilization of Antibiotics in Pediatric Patients iii. Underutilization of Cardiovascular disease treatment, Diabetes Medications, Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet therapy c. Potential retro DUR interventions i. Asthma Management ii. SUPPORT Act Criteria iii. Type 2 Diabetes Guideline-Directed Care 11. Retrospective drug use criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy a. Anti-diabetic Agents (oral) b. Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications c. Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists d. Pramlintide e. Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists for Nausea and Vomiting (oral) f. Substance P/Neurokinin 1 Receptor Antagonists 12. Review of action items for next meeting: January 22, 2027, 9:00 a.m. 13. Adjourn The board may take action on any agenda item. Public Comment: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to DURB and Medicaid PDL. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/DURB_PCReg_OCT2026 and submitting a completed Public Comment Form, HHS Form 1320 at https://www.txvendordrug.com/advisory/dur-board-documents no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026. If both the pre-registration and HHS Form 1320 are not completed and submitted by the due date, members of the public may register on-site the day of the meeting to provide oral comments. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker providing oral public comment must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre-register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format with a completed Written Public Comment form, HHS Form 1334 at https://www.txvendordrug.com/resources/drug-utilization-review- board/dur-board-documents, that will be distributed by HHS staff to DURB members and State staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read aloud handouts during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to DURB members and State staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by pre- registering at https://texashhs.org/DURB_PCReg_OCT2026 and completing a Public Comment Registration form, HHS Form 1334 at https://www.txvendordrug.com/resources/drug-utilization-review-board/dur-board- documents. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov and pre-register no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to DURB members and State staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre- registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Maribel O. Castoreno, DUR/PDL Oversight Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid and CHIP Services, 512-552-7672, and VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Castoreno at 512-552-7672 or VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Revised |
| TRD: | 2026005840 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/1/2026 10:55 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Department of Transportation |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Port Authority Advisory Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 6230 East Stassney Lane |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Emily Schmidbauer |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Port Authority Advisory Committee (PAAC) Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 1:00 P.M. (Central Time) Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Stassney Campus 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin, TX 78744 Virtual Option: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2940264261267?p=JydIhgtrOQ6PSOHWKT Agenda 1. Call to order. 2. Introduction of committee members and TxDOT staff. 3. Guidance on virtual meeting participation. 4. Opening remarks. 5. Presentation and discussion on the economic impact analysis of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway – Texas and Texas ports on the state and national economies. 6. Presentation and approval of the 90th Legislative Session Texas Port Mission Plan. (Action) 7. Introduce the maritime funding program project scoring committee and discuss timeline. 8. Discuss the 2027 PAAC meeting schedule. 9. Nomination and election of committee chairperson. (Action) 10. Public comment. 11. Adjourn. (Action) *** To request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the TxDOT Maritime Division at least three days prior to the meeting. The Maritime Division may be reached by phone at (512) 486-5600, by e-mail at Rachel.Rivera@txdot.gov, and by mail at 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: James Kirk, Deputy General Counsel, (512) 463-8630. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005872 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/2/2026 2:42 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners |
| Board: | Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1801 Congress Ave, Ste. 10.900 |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Karen Gordon, PT Coordinator, karen@ptot.texas.gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | This meeting may be held by videoconference call pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.127. The member presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location of the meeting listed above and will preside over the meeting at that location. The meeting will be accessible to the public at the physical location listed above. If the meeting is held by videoconference call, an audio recording of the meeting will be available upon request after October 16, 2026. The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Board) may discuss and/or take action on any of the following agenda items. Agenda items listed under Education and Rules & Practice Committee reports begin with the letter E intentionally. No items have been omitted from the board agenda. 1. Call to order 2. Roll call for members 3. Excusing board member absences 4. Public comment 5. Minutes from the July 24, 2026 meeting 6. Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, legislative session, and other agency business 7. Investigation Committee Report concerning: A. Agreed Orders for case #s: 2026-00385, 2026-00424, 2026-00447, 2026-00679, 2026-00696, 2026-00699, 2026-00719, 2026-00731, 2026-00781, 2026-00802, 2026-00811, 2026-00818, 2026-00830, 2026-00832, 2026-00833, 2026-00919, 2026-00954, 2026-00962, 2026-00966, 2026-00977, 2026-00987, 2026-00988, 2026-01024, 2026-01029, 2026-01034, and 2026-01065 B. Number of cases reviewed, Agreed Orders issued, and other investigative matters discussed during the Investigation Committee Meeting of August 25, 2026 C. Performance measures, on-site investigation visits, school presentations, and other investigative activities that have occurred during the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 8. Education Committee Report concerning: E. The Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) Continuing Competence Approval Program (CCAP) report F. Request(s) for appeal to re-take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) G. Request(s) for review of educational equivalency from foreign-educated applicants H. Request(s) for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) waiver I. Request(s) for CCU medical waiver J. Proposing amendment to 22 TAC §329.5. Licensing Procedures for Foreign-Trained Applicants. (2)(B) relating to new Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) standards K. Issues related to physical therapy entry-level education and continuing competence 9. Rules & Practice Committee Report concerning: E. Proposing addition of 22 TAC §322.1. (f) pursuant to HB 149 during the 89th Regular Legislative Session 2025 relating to disclosure of use of artificial intelligence in relation to physical therapy service or treatment F. Proposing addition of 22 TAC §322.1. (g) pursuant to SB 1188 during the 89th Regular Legislative Session 2025 relating to electronic health records G. Proposing amendments to 22 TAC §322.4. relating to practicing in a manner detrimental to the public health and welfare and code of conduct 10. Physical therapy peer-review continuing competence approval system Request for Proposal (RFP) 11. Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Annual Education Meeting (AEM), October 22 – 24, 2026 in Greenville, SC 12. Selling pre-paid packages of physical therapy treatments 13. Election of Board officers and representatives to Executive Council 14. Executive Director selection process, criteria, job posting, applicants, and general requirements 15. Personal matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or compensation of the Executive Director or Acting Executive Director 16. Board Coordinator's report concerning meetings attended since last Board meeting, Continuing Competence Audit results, number of current licensees, NPTE pass/fail statistics, TX Jurisprudence Assessment Module statistics, PT Compact statistics, and other events concerning the practice of physical therapy 17. Board Chair's report concerning meetings attended since the last Board meeting, correspondence received on behalf of the Board, and other events concerning the practice of physical therapy 18. Long-term planning for future meetings, including future meeting dates and agenda items 19. Adjournment The Board may go into executive session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code chapter 551. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005874 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/2/2026 3:45 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Department of Transportation |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 11/6/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 6230 E. Stassney Lane |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | 214-535-7261 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Texas Department of Transportation TxDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting November 6, 2026 – 9:30 A.M. 6230 E. Stassney Lane, Auditorium Austin, TX 78744 Agenda 1. Call to Order. 2. Safety Briefing. 3. Introduction of new and existing BPAC members . 4. Approval of minutes from July 31, 2026 BPAC meeting. (Action) 5. Chair’s Report. 6. Report from TxDOT’s Public Transportation Division (PTN) Director regarding statewide bicycle and pedestrian matters. 7. Consideration of updates and selection criteria weights for TxDOT’s 2027 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Call for Projects. (Action) 8. Discussion on TxDOT's Statewide Active Transportation Educational Campaign. 9. Presentation from Serve Robotics on interactions between delivery robots and people who are visually impaired. 10. Updates from committee members on local and statewide issues. 11. Public comment – Comments will be accepted by email to BikePed@txdot.gov by November 16, 2026, to be included as part of the meeting record. 12. Discussion of agenda items for future BPAC meetings. 13. Adjourn. (Action) The BPAC meeting will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided for you. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend or participate in the BPAC meeting, please contact Elizabeth Jones, Public Transportation Division (PTN), at (214) 535-7261 no later than 4 p.m. CT, November 2, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. BPAC Members Kim Hooker, Chair, Amarillo John Brigham, Vice Chair, Houston Norman Kieke, Austin Andrew Bernet, Austin Jason Schubert, College Station Kevin Kokes, Dallas Bob Clark, El Paso Aimee Schultze, Houston Julio Niño, Laredo Will Parrish, San Marcos Jaimie Williams, Wichita Falls TxDOT Technical Staff Eric Gleason, Director, Public Transportation Division (PTN) Bonnie Sherman, Planning & Program Development Director, PTN Noah Heath, Transportation Alternatives Program Manager, PTN Greg Reininger, Planning Lead, PTN Greg Goldman, Data Manager, PTN Brigida Gonzalez, Planner, PTN Elizabeth Jones, Planner, PTN Carl Seifert, Transportation Planner (Contractor), Jacobs * * * Teleconference instructions: Microsoft Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221086420015504?p=wkFMuRihw1ueZ2jkMY Meeting ID: 221 086 420 015 504 Passcode: Kc92E9xB Dial in by phone +1 737-787-8607,,931764157# United States, Austin Phone conference ID: 931 764 157# Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: txdot-gov@m.webex.com Video ID: 117 277 472 0 I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: James Kirk, Deputy General Counsel, (512) 463-8630. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005875 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/2/2026 3:54 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | East Texas Council of Governments |
| Board: | Workforce Solutions East Texas Board |
| Committee: | WSETB Joint Meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee Workforce Centers Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1905 W. Loop 281, Suite 40 |
| City: | Longview |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Kitty Vickers, 903-218-6441, East Texas Council of Governments, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | And Virtually Via Conference Call To join the meeting by telephone please call the number below and enter the meeting ID. If you do not have a participant ID, just stay on the line and you will be entered into the meeting without one. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/670869786 Phone: +1 (650) 4191505 Meeting ID: 670869786# AGENDA 1. Call to Order: 2. Consider Public Comments: Time Limit: 3 Minutes. Interested Parties have an opportunity to address the Board or Committee, which has no obligation to respond in any manner to comments or questions asked of them by the speaker. If multiple speakers wish to address the same topic, a spokesperson will be selected. Any response by a member of the Board is limited by Texas law to a statement of specific factual information, a recitation of existing policy, or a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future WSET Board or Committee meeting. 3. *Consider and take appropriate action regarding future budget planning needs including possible closure of the Athens and Palestine Workforce Centers: 4. *Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Marshall Workforce Center Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Workforce Solutions East Texas Board (WSETB) and ETCOG: 5. Consider and take appropriate action on the date and items to be included if another Joint meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee and the Workforce Centers Committee is scheduled: 6. Adjournment *Denotes an item on Agenda that will have fiscal implications. Members with a Conflict of Interest on any agenda items must refrain From taking part in the discussion and abstain from voting. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005876 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/2/2026 4:00 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Texas HIV Medication Program Medication Advisory Committee (HIV-MAC) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:30 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1100 West 49th Street, Robert D. Moreton Building, Room M-100 |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jayla Dubose at Jayla.Dubose@dshs.texas.gov or via phone at 1-800-255-1090. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Texas HIV Medication Program Medication Advisory Committee (HIV-MAC) AGENDA October 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Texas Department of State Health Services Robert D. Moreton Building Room M-100, First Floor 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Moreton M-100 Public Hearing Room Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the Council presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence, also known as “AI” Notetakers, is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Call to order, welcome, logistical announcements, and opening remarks 2. Consideration of July 10, 2026, draft meeting minutes 3. Public comment 4. DSHS updates a. Agency b. Budget report 5. Texas HIV Medication Program updates a. Texas Insurance Assistance Program-PLUS b. HIV Long-Acting Injectable Treatment Pilot c. TakeChargeTexas d. Data update e. Application processing 6. Subcommittee reports and recommendations a. Eligibility b. Governance and Data c. Formulary 7. Review of action items and agenda topics for next meeting 8. Adjourn The committee may take action on any agenda item. Public Comment: DSHS welcomes public comments pertaining to the topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/HIVMAC_PCReg_OCT2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing a virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible, and their voice is audible to the other participants while speaking. Each speaker must state their name and, on whose behalf, they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre-register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format for HHS staff to distribute to HIV-MAC members and State staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to Jayla.Dubose@dshs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting but will provide handouts to HIV-MAC members and State staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/HIVMAC_PCReg_OCT2026. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to Jayla.Dubose@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. You must email written comments to DSHS immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting but will provide comments to HIV-MAC members and State staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment during the meeting in person at the meeting location, either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jayla Dubose at Jayla.Dubose@dshs.texas.gov or via phone at 1-800-255-1090. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are necessary, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Dubose at 800-255-1090, or Jayla.Dubose@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Revised |
| TRD: | 2026005882 |
| Related TRD: | 2026005648 |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/5/2026 8:30 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | South Plains Association of Governments |
| Board: | Region 7 Upper Brazos Flood Planning Group |
| Committee: | Region 7 Upper Brazos Flood Planning Group |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 11:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B |
| City: | Lubbock |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | jcoleman@spag.org |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Topic: Region 7 Upper Brazos Regional Flood Planning Group (UBRFPG) Meeting Time: 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) OPTION 1: 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B Lubbock, TX 79413 OPTION 2: Microsoft Teams Join on your computer, mobile app or room device (camera must be on for quorum) https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28089968800052?p=okEoNnEvwHJO5PquvW Meeting ID: 280 899 688 000 52 Passcode: Vy6hZ6ax Agenda: 1. Call to Order. 2. Welcome & Determination of Quorum. 3. Public comments – limit 3 minutes per person. 4. Update from Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) staff, Alexis Morganroth. 5. Update from Region 8 RFPG Liaison Report- Dr. Peyton Lisenby. 6. Update from SPAG staff, Jessica Coleman a. Financial report. b. Other updates. 7. ACTION ITEMS: a. Announce resignation of Secretary Richard Blake Moore and address appointing of interim Secretary. b. Consider the approval and certification of the finance report expenditures. c. Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes. 8. Update from Freese & Nichols team. 9. New/other business 10. Adjourn Public Comment: Citizens may address the Planning Group concerning an issue of interest that is posted on the agenda for the meeting. All Public Comments shall be taken at the Chairman’s discretion under the following guidance: a) All individuals desiring to make oral public comment may submit requests to the “Public Comment Sign-in Sheet” at least five minutes prior to start of meeting and should identify himself/herself before providing his/her Public Comment. b) Members of the public who wish to provide oral or written comments during designated portions of the meeting may do so by signing up in advance or attending a scheduled meeting. Please contact cbaldivia@spag.org or at 6811 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, Suite B. c) Written comments may be submitted prior to and after the meeting to cbaldivia@spag.org or at 6811 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, Suite B. d) All Public Comments shall be made in relation to the posted agenda item, unless otherwise decided at the discretion of the Chairman. e) Each speaker will receive three minutes, and no portion of a speaker’s allotted time may be given (assigned, relinquished, donated) to another speaker. Note: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated, and/or acted upon in a different order than set forth. Additional information about this meeting is available by contacting Chelsey Baldivia at the South Plains Association of Governments at (806) 762-8721 or in person at 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B, Lubbock, TX 79413. PUBLIC NOTICE This notice complies with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041 (Notice of Meeting Requirements) Section 551.043 (Time and Accessibility of Notice Requirements) Section 551.053 (Notice of Requirements of a Political Subdivision Extending into Four or More Counties) and Section 551.127 (Videoconference Call). The notice has been filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting with the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, and posted on the website Texas Water Development Board at twdb.org |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005888 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/5/2026 1:42 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | San Jacinto River Authority |
| Board: | Lake Conroe - Lake Houston Joint Reservoir Operations Study |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 11/5/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 06:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 9055 Airport Road |
| City: | Conroe |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Matthew Barrett, P.E. -- 936-588-3111 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Lake Conroe – Lake Houston Joint Reservoir Operations Study A public meeting will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center (9055 Airport Road, Conroe, Texas 77303), to discuss the Lake Conroe – Lake Houston Joint Reservoir Operations Study. The goal of this Joint Reservoir Operations Study is to determine the most efficient and safe operation of Lake Conroe and Lake Houston. The study will evaluate the feasibility of prereleases including impacts on water supply. The study will also develop a forecasting tool for Lake Houston and support development of the gate operations policy for the proposed additional Lake Houston dam spillway gates. The cost of the study is funded by the City of Houston, City of Humble, and a Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) grant obtained by the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA). The meeting will be in a symposium format, allowing members of the public to come and go at their convenience at any time between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A presentation on pre-release analysis results will begin at 6:30 p.m. Members of the study team, including staff from SJRA, the City of Houston (with its partner Coastal Water Authority), and the City of Humble, will be available before and after the presentation to collect input and answer questions. Comments will be accepted before, during, and following the meeting. Comments may be emailed to FloodManagementDivision@sjra.net or submitted online at www.LCLHJointOps.com. Please visit the study website at www.LCLHJointOps.com to remain up to date on public meetings and other study materials. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005897 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/6/2026 10:12 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Brazoria County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 11/17/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 N Chenango |
| City: | Angleton |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Marcel Pierel III |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE BRAZORIA CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board: Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District will convene at 8:00 a.m, on the following dates: November 17, 2026 in the boardroom of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items: 1. Call the Meeting to Order. 2. Record the Members Present. 3. Approval of Minutes for Previous Meeting’s Minutes. 4. Appraisal Staff to be administered Affidavit of Sworn Testimony (if necessary.) 5. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria Central Appraisal District Office.) 6. Adjournment. This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. CHAIRMAN APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005898 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/6/2026 10:13 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Brazoria County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 11/18/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 N Chenango |
| City: | ANGLETON |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Marcel Pierel III |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE BRAZORIA CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board: Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District will convene at 8:00 a.m, on the following dates: November 18, 2026 in the boardroom of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items: 1. Call the Meeting to Order. 2. Record the Members Present. 3. Approval of Minutes for Previous Meeting’s Minutes. 4. Appraisal Staff to be administered Affidavit of Sworn Testimony (if necessary.) 5. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria Central Appraisal District Office.) 6. Adjournment. This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. CHAIRMAN APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005899 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/6/2026 10:14 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Brazoria County Appraisal District |
| Board: | Appraisal Review Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 11/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 N Chenango |
| City: | Angleton |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Marcel Pierel III |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE BRAZORIA CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board: Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District will convene at 8:00 a.m, on the following dates: November 19, 2026 in the boardroom of the Brazoria Central Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items: 1. Call the Meeting to Order. 2. Record the Members Present. 3. Approval of Minutes for Previous Meeting’s Minutes. 4. Appraisal Staff to be administered Affidavit of Sworn Testimony (if necessary.) 5. Review and Approve Supplemental Record. 6. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria Central Appraisal District Office.) 7. Adjournment. This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005917 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/6/2026 4:34 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Workforce Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Texas Early Learning Council |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 11:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 101 E 15th St |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Les Trobman, General Counsel, 101 E. 15th Street Room 618, Austin, TX 78778, (512) 475-4221 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | 10/16/2026 11:00 AM Texas Early Learning Council Brooke King, Texas Workforce Commission, brooke.king@twc.texas.gov The Texas Early Learning Council (TELC) is not subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act however, as a courtesy, the agency is providing notice of the October 16, 2026 meeting. This meeting will be conducted online via Zoom. The public link to register is https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_maaYsYEGSsmC6hAQokrz5w The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. August 2026 Minutes Approval 3. Public Comment: The TELC will hear comment from the public pertaining to topics related to any agenda items. Members of the public must register prior to the start of the meeting if they wish to address the TELC. Individuals are limited to three minutes each. An individual may provide written comments to the TELC, in which case notification must be provided by the individual to TELC@twc.texas.gov by 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026. The request must contain your name, the organization you are representing or if you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. 4. Family Voice Highlights 5. Texas Early Learning Strategic Plan Updates 6. Children's Learning Institute Presentation 7. Early Childhood Intervention PEER Network Presentation 8. Updates from TELC Members 9. Upcoming Early Childhood Events 10. Adjourn |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005919 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/6/2026 5:01 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Groundwater Management Area 7 |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/22/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 404 E Poplar St |
| City: | Sonora |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | www.suttoncountyuwcd.org |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Groundwater Management Area #3 & Groundwater Management Area #7 Joint Planning Meeting Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. that one or more members of the Board of Directors and/or the designated representative of said boards of Groundwater Conservation Districts within the Texas Water Development Board-designated Groundwater Management Area #3 and Groundwater Management Area #7 of the State of Texas will meet at the St. John’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 404 E Poplar St, Sonora, TX 76950, for the purposes of conducting joint planning in compliance with the requirements of Section 36.108 of the Texas Water Code. The public may join this meeting in person or as follows: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87931757574?pwd=TXy4IuhR6Oi7fyBu5C0kXdG2AqGZGa.1 Meeting ID: 879 3175 7574 Passcode: 803630 Toll-Free Number: 1-888-992-1129 Agenda 1. Call to Order and Invocation. 2. Introduction of Member Districts and other persons in attendance. 3. Public Comment 4. Approval of the Joint GMA 3 & GMA 7 Minutes of April 23, 2026, meeting 5. Updates from the Texas Water Development Board 6. Updates from Regional Planning Liaisons: Region F: Rhetta Hector Region G: Dale Adams Region J: Genell Hobbs Region K: Paul Babb Region L: Vic Hilderbran 7. Presentation by GMA 3 Coordinator of any public comments received during the 90-day comment period and review of any requested amendments 8. Presentation by Dr. Hutchison on draft explanatory reports and non-relevant documentation and any responses to public comments on proposed DFCs 9. Consider possible action by GMA 3 to approve and adopt by Resolution declaring the following aquifers not relevant for joint planning purposes within GMA 3 and therefore not requiring adoption of a proposed Desired Future Condition or development of Managed Available Groundwater numbers by the Texas Water Development Board a. Capitan Reef Complex Aquifer b. Dockum Aquifer c. Ogallala Aquifer d. Rustler Aquifer e. Igneous Aquifer 10. Consider possible action by GMA 3 to approve and adopt by Resolution the proposed Desired Future Conditions for the Edwards-Trinity (Plateau) & Pecos Valley Aquifers 11. Presentation by GMA 7 Coordinator of any public comments received during the 90-day comment period and review of any requested amendments 12. Presentation by Dr. Hutchison on draft explanatory reports and non-relevant documentation and any responses to public comments on proposed DFCs 13. Consider possible action by GMA 7 to approve and adopt by Resolution declaring the following aquifers not relevant for joint planning purposes within GMA 7 and therefore not requiring adoption of a proposed Desired Future Condition or development of Managed Available Groundwater numbers by the Texas Water Development Board a. Capitan Reef Complex Aquifer b. Dockum Aquifer c. Ogallala Aquifer d. Rustler Aquifer e. Blaine Aquifer f. Cross Timbers Aquifer g. Igneous Aquifer h. Lipan Aquifer i. Marble Falls Aquifer j. Seymour Aquifer 14. Consider possible action by GMA 7 to approve and adopt by Resolution the proposed Desired Future Conditions for the Edwards-Trinity (Plateau) & Pecos Valley Aquifers 15. Consider possible action by GMA 7 to approve and adopt by Resolution the proposed Desired Future Conditions for the Llano Uplift Aquifers 16. Consider possible action to approve bills and financial statements for GMA 7 17. Other matters to come before membership 18. Set date and preliminary agenda for next meeting & adjourn Requests for additional information and comments may be submitted to: Meredith Allen, GMA #7 Coordinator Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District e-mail: manager@suttoncountyuwcd.org Ty Edwards, GMA #3 Coordinator Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District e-mail: mpgcd@mpgcd.org |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005920 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 7:05 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Finance Commission of Texas |
| Board: | Finance Commission of Texas |
| Committee: | Audit Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1601 Congress Avenue, Barbara Jordan State Office Building, Second Floor Meeting Room 2.034 |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | 512-936-6222 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING Friday, October 16, 2026 9:00 a.m. Barbara Jordan State Office Building Second Floor Meeting Room 2.034 1601 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78711 Public comment on any agenda item or issue under the jurisdiction of the Finance Commission of Texas agencies is allowed. Finance Commission members who are not members of the Audit Committee may be present at this committee meeting creating a quorum of the Finance Commission. A. Review and Approval of the Minutes of the August 21, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting B. Review of Agencies’ Activities 1. Texas Department of Banking 2. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 3. Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending C. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Agencies’ 2026 Fourth Quarter Investment Officer Reports 1. Texas Department of Banking 2. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 3. Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending D. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Agencies’ 2026 Fourth Quarter Financial Statements 1. Texas Department of Banking 2. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 3. Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending E. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Activities of the Texas Financial Education Endowment Fund F. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Appointment of New Texas Financial Education Endowment Fund Grant Advisory Committee Member Angela Joiner and the Reappointment of Grant Advisory Committee Member Laura Rosen G. Discussion of the Activities of the Mortgage Grant Fund H. Discussion of and Consultation on Security Audit, Possible Issue Related to Confidential or Sensitive Information, Security Breach Audit and Assessment, or Security Assessments or Deployment Related to Information Resources Technology as Authorized by §§ 551.076 and 551.089, Texas Government Code NOTE: The Audit Committee of the Finance Commission of Texas may go into executive session (close its meeting to the public) on any agenda item if appropriate and authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Meeting Accessibility: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Finance Commission of Texas will accommodate special needs. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 936-6222, as far in advance of the meeting as possible. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005921 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 7:17 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Finance Commission of Texas |
| Board: | Finance Commission of Texas |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1601 Congress Avenue, Barbara Jordan State Office Building, Second Floor Meeting Room 2.034 |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | 512-936-6222 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | FINANCE COMMISSION AGENDA Friday, October 16, 2026 9:30 a.m. or Upon Adjournment of the Audit Committee Meeting Barbara Jordan State Office Building Second Floor Meeting Room 2.034 1601 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78711 Section A.3 will take up agenda items A1, A8–A11, B3-B6, and C4, with NO DISCUSSION as notated in bold and italicized. Public comment on any agenda item or issue under the jurisdiction of the Finance Commission of Texas agencies is allowed unless the comment is in reference to a rule proposal for which the public comment period has ended. However, upon majority vote of the Commission, public comment may be allowed related to final rule adoption. A. FINANCE COMMISSION MATTERS 1. Review and Approval of the Minutes of the August 21, 2026 Finance Commission Meeting 2. General Public Comment 3. Consent Agenda 4. Finance Commission Operations 5. Audit Committee Report A. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Agencies’ 2026 Fourth Quarter Investment Officer Reports 1. Texas Department of Banking 2. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 3. Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending B. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Agencies’ 2026 Fourth Quarter Financial Statements 1. Texas Department of Banking 2. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 3. Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending C. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Activities of the Texas Financial Education Endowment Fund D. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Appointment of New Grant Advisory Committee Member Angela Joiner and the Reappointment of Grant Advisory Committee Member Laura Rosen 6. Discussion of the Condition of the Texas State Banking System 7. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Accomplishment Reports for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Commissioners of the Texas Department of Banking, the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner and the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending 8. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Readoption of 7 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 5, Concerning Administration of Finance Agencies, Resulting from Rule Review 9. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Adoption of Amendments to Repeal 7 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 5, § 5.105, Concerning Negotiated Rulemaking 10. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Adoption of Amendments 7 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 9, § 9.85, Concerning Negotiated Rulemaking 11. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Adoption of Amendments in 7 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 9, §§ 9.11, 9.20, 9.30, 9.32, 9.34, and 9.37, Regarding the Commission’s Procedures for Contested Case Hearings, Appeals, and Rulemakings 12. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action Regarding Personnel Matters Pursuant to § 551.074, Texas Government Code: Deliberations with Respect to the Duties and Compensation of a Person Holding the Position of Executive Director of the Finance Commission, Deliberations with Respect to the Duties and Compensation of Persons Holding the Position of Agency Commissioner Positions, and Other Staff 13. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action Regarding Facility Planning and Real Property Matters Pursuant to § 551.072, Texas Government Code: Deliberations Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property 14. Discussion of and Consultation with Attorney and Possible Vote to Take Action Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, for the Purpose of Seeking the Advice or Attorney-client Privileged Communications from our Attorneys, Including Matters Related to the Potential Financial Exposure of the Finance Commission Agencies and Their Officers and the Finance Commission and its Officers and Including Matters of Pending and Contemplated Litigation 15. Discussion of and Consultation on Security Audit, Possible Issue Related to Confidential or Sensitive Information, Security Breach Audit and Assessment, or Security Assessments or Deployment Related to Information Resources Technology as Authorized by §§ 551.076 and 551.089, Texas Government Code 16. Discussion of Matters Made Confidential by Law Pursuant to § 551.0811, Texas Government Code, including Information Relating to the Financial Condition or Business Affairs of a Financial Institution B. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF BANKING 1. Industry Status and Departmental Operations: a) Current Issues Affecting Department’s Regulated Entities b) Bank and Trust Division Activities c) Corporate Division Activities d) Non-Depository Supervision Division Activities e) Administrative, Staffing and Fiscal Division Activities f) Strategic Support Division Activities including Consumer Complaint Data g) Legal Division Activities including Enforcement Activity and Gift Reporting and h) Legislative Activities 2. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on Anticipated and Pending Litigation 3. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Adoption to Repeal 7 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 3, § 3.112, Concerning What will the Department Charge for Providing Public Information 4. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Readoption of 7 TAC, Part 2, Chapter 11, Concerning Miscellaneous, Resulting from Rule Review 5. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Readoption of 7 TAC, Part 2, Chapter 26, Concerning Perpetual Care Cemeteries, Resulting from Rule Review 6. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Readoption of 7 TAC, Part 2, Chapter 27, Concerning Applications, Resulting from Rule Review C. OFFICE OF CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER 1. Industry Status and Departmental Operations: a) Consumer Protection and Assistance Division Activities b) Licensing Division Activities c) Administration Division Activities d) Financial Division Activities e) Legal Division Activities and f) Legislative Activities 2. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on Anticipated and Pending Litigation 3. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Adoption of Amendments in 7 TAC, Part 5, Chapter 83, Subchapter B, Rules for Credit Access Businesses 4. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Readoption of 7 TAC, Part 5, Chapter 90, Concerning Chapter 342, Plain Language Contract Provisions, Resulting from Rule Review 5. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Proposal and Publication for Comment of Amendments in 7 TAC, Chapter 84, Concerning Motor Vehicle Installment Sales 6. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Proposal and Publication for Comment on Amendments in 7 TAC, Part 5, Chapter 90, Concerning Chapter 342, Plain Language Contract Provisions, Resulting from Rule Review 7. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on a Petition to Initiate Rulemaking to Amend 7 TAC, Part 5, Chapter 89, Concerning Property Tax Lenders D. DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING 1. Industry Status and Departmental Operations: a) Thrift Regulation Division Activities b) Mortgage Regulation Division Activities c) Operations Division Activities d) Legal Division Activities, including Consumer Complaints and Gift Reporting and e) Legislative Activities 2. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on Anticipated and Pending Litigation NOTE: The Finance Commission of Texas may go into executive session (close its meeting to the public) on any agenda item if appropriate and authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Meeting Accessibility: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Finance Commission of Texas will accommodate special needs. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 936-6222, as far in advance of the meeting as possible. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005923 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 8:28 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District |
| Board: | Board of Directors |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 11/5/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:15 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 930 Wolfe Nursery Rd |
| City: | Stephenville |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | 254-965-6705 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT RULES FOR THE BOSQUE COUNTY AND CORYELL COUNTY MANAGEMENT ZONES The Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (“MTGCD”) Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. at 930 N Wolfe Nursery Rd., Stephenville, TX 76401. All interested parties are invited to attend. AGENDA The following items of business will be discussed, considered, and potentially acted upon by the Board of Directors of the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District: 1. Call hearing to order and establish a quorum. 2. Public hearing on Proposed Amendments to District Rules, including the rules applicable to the existing Bosque County and Coryell County Management Zones. The proposed amendments include changes to: a. Rule 3.2(a)(2), to provide that groundwater production by a retail public utility from a well drilled in the Bosque County Management Zone or the Coryell County Management Zone shall not exceed the production limits established in Appendix A and Appendix B of the District Rules, respectively, and to correct internal cross-references to Rule 7.4. b. Appendix A, Section 3 (Bosque County Management Zone – Production Limits), to limit production by a retail public utility applicant to 1 (one) acre-foot per contiguous acre per calendar year for wells applied for after November 5, 2026. Retail public utilities permitted or applied for above that amount before that date are capped at their current volume, which may be reallocated to new wells. c. Appendix B, Section 3 (Coryell County Management Zone – Production Limits), to limit production by a retail public utility applicant to 0.5 (one-half) acre-foot per contiguous acre per calendar year for wells applied for after November 5, 2026. Retail public utilities permitted or applied for above that amount before that date are capped at their current volume, which may be reallocated to new wells. d. Appendix A, Section 2 and Appendix B, Section 2 (Well Spacing and Tract Size Requirements), to require that wells for a retail public utility applicant in the Bosque County Management Zone and the Coryell County Management Zone be drilled a minimum of 500 feet from all property lines of the property where the well is located. 3. Receive public comments on Proposed Amendments to District Rules. Any person who desires to appear at the hearing and present comment or other information on the proposed Amendments to District Rules may do so in person, by counsel, or both. Comments may be presented verbally or in written form. Limits may be placed on the amount of time that each person is allowed to present verbal comments. The hearing posted in this notice may be receded from day to day or continued where appropriate. 4. Discuss, consider, and/or take action on Proposed Amendments to District Rules. Changes may be made to the proposed District Rules based upon comments received or made at the hearing, and the rules may be adopted with or without such changes without further notice or hearing. 5. Adjourn, recess, or continue rulemaking hearing written record may be left open for limited time. A copy of the proposed Amendments to the District Rules may be requested by email at wells@middletrinitygcd.org, and is available at MTGCD’s website www.middletrinitygcd.org, and may be reviewed or copied at 930 N Wolfe Nursery Rd., Stephenville, TX 76401. Any person who wishes to receive more detailed information on this notice of the proposed District Rules should contact the General Manager, at 254-965-6705. |
| Status: | Cancelled |
| TRD: | 2026005926 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 9:00 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/26/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 701 West 51st Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions pertaining to agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Michael Gutierrez, Brain Injury Programs Liaison, at 210-371-7067 or oabi@hhsc.state.tx.us. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) AGENDA October 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st Street Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at: https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the Council presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who wish to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Welcome and roll call 2. Introduction and recognition of newly appointed and reappointed council members 3. Consideration of July 27, 2026, draft meeting minutes 4. Review final draft of the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Executive Commissioner’s Report, as required by Texas Government Code §523.0205 and 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Part 15, §351.825(d)(1) 5. Review final draft of the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Legislative Report, as required by 1 TAC Part 15, §351.825(d)(2) and Texas Government Code §523.0205 6. Presentation by Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA): Texas Chapter 7. Committee updates a. Executive Committee b. Education, Awareness, Services, and Supports c. Legislative and Policy d. Database Review 8. HHSC Brain Injury Programs announcements and updates a. Council membership updates b. Texas Brain Injury Resource Guide update c. Review of upcoming meeting dates d. Upcoming council elections 9. Public comment 10. Review of agenda items for next meeting 11. Adjourn The council may take any action on any agenda item. Public Comment: HHSC welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TBIAC_PCReg_Oct2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration Form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre-register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHSC staff to TBIAC members and State staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to oabi@hhsc.state.tx.us immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to TBIAC members and state staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TBIAC_PCReg_Oct2026 and emailing the written comments to oabi@hhsc.state.tx.us no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to TBIAC members and state staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions pertaining to agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Michael Gutierrez, Brain Injury Programs Liaison, at 210-371-7067 or oabi@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Gutierrez at 210-371-7067 or oabi@hhsc.state.tx.us at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005927 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 9:09 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services (JCAFS) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/28/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 701 West 51st Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Dwight Sadler, Office of Forensic Services and Coordination, Health and Human Services Commission, JCAFS@hhs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services (JCAFS) AGENDA October 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st Street Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the Committee presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with HHS policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Welcome, call to order, and opening remarks 2. Consideration of July 31st, 2026 draft meeting minutes 3. Subcommittee reports a. Access Subcommittee b. Data Analysis Subcommittee c. Behavioral Health Advisory Committee 4. Review and Consider Proposed Changes to JCAFS Bylaws a. JCAFS Chair b. Committee Discussion 5. Legislative Appropriations Requests a. Health and Specialty Care System Legislative Director 6. Rider 56 Presentation – Final Report and Proposals a. Health and Specialty Care System Legislative Director 7. Transitioning Back to the Community: Panel Discussion a. Panelists representing Behavioral Health Services, Health and Specialty Care System, and Local Mental Health Authorities 8. Health and Specialty Care System – Office of Forensic Services and Coordination Report a. Office of Forensic Services and Coordination Updates i. Associate Commissioner and State Forensic Director, Office of Forensic Services and Coordination b. Data Visualizations and Dashboard Review i. Data Analyst, Office of Forensic Services and Coordination c. Program Spotlight: Results of the Process Evaluation of Texas Outpatient and Jail-Based Competency Restoration Programs i. Clover Education Consulting Group 9. Health and Specialty Care System - Texas State Hospitals a. Associate Commissioner, State Hospitals 10. Behavior Health Services – Mental Health Programs Report a. Associate Commissioner and Mental Health Statewide Coordinator, Behavioral Health Services 11. Public Comment 12. Adjourn The committee may take action on any agenda item. Public Comment: The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/JCAFS_PCReg_Oct2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 26th, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre- register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHS staff to JCAFS members and state staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to JCAFS@hhs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 26th, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to JCAFS members and state staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/JCAFS_PCReg_Oct2026 and emailing the written comments to JCAFS@hhs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 26th, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to JCAFS members and state staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Dwight Sadler, Office of Forensic Services and Coordination, Health and Human Services Commission, JCAFS@hhs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Sadler at JCAFS@hhs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005930 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 10:20 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Groundwater Management Area 9 |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/20/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 9 Toepperwein Road |
| City: | Boerne |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Mr. Micah Voulgaris, GMA 9 Planning Committee Chair c/o Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District P.O. Box 1557 – Boerne, Texas 78006 Office : 830-816-2504 Mobile : 830-446-9782 e-mail : manager@ccgcd.org |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Establishment of a Quorum and receipt of posted open meeting notices. 4. Introductions 5. Public comment 6. Review and consider the minutes of the September 29th, 2026 GMA 9 meeting. 7. Discussion and possible action under §36.108, Texas Water Code, regarding joint planning of groundwater conservation districts in Groundwater Management Area 9, the accomplishments of and issues facing the management area, and information related to proposals to adopt new or amend existing desired future conditions. Groundwater availability models and other data or information for the management area may be discussed in relation to the discussion and adoption of the desired future conditions for the relevant aquifers within the management area, including the considerations listed under §36.108(d), Texas Water Code. 8. Review Draft “Groundwater Management Area 9 2026 Explanatory Report for Desired Future Conditions for Major and Minor Aquifers.” 9. Discussion and possible action related to the new Southern Trinity GAM and the upcoming 5th round of Joint Planning. 10. Sub-committee updates related to: a. Public Outreach b. Drawdown c. Management Plan d. Rules e. Regional Planning Groups 11. Comments and updates from TWDB and GMA 9 representatives on the joint planning process and other correspondence and announcements. 12. Public comment 13. Establish date, time, and place of next meeting and discuss potential agenda items. 14. Adjournment |
| Status: | Revised |
| TRD: | 2026005931 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 10:25 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) |
| Meeting Date: | 11/2/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1100 West 49th Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Raiza Ruiz at (512) 776-3829. You may also email questions to SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) AGENDA November 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Robert D. Moreton Building Room K-100, First Floor 1100 West 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. At the meeting time, select the “Moreton K-100 Live” tab to view the webcast. If you have trouble accessing the webcast, please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us for assistance. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The presiding Committee member will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. The Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) will meet to discuss and possibly act, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items, as time allows: 1. Welcome, call to order, and logistical announcements 2. Consideration of the February 2, 2026, draft meeting minutes 3. Presentation from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Academy of Pediatrics on Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools 4. Review Officer Election Procedure and Presiding Officer elections 5. Subcommittee updates on document revisions and resources 6. Agency updates: a. DSHS School Health Program b. Texas Education Agency c. Texas Department of Agriculture 7. Open discussion on current topics and trends in school health 8. Future TSHAC agenda topics and priorities 9. Scheduling of the next TSHAC meeting and future meeting dates 10. Public comment 11. Adjournment The committee may take any action on any agenda item. Public Comment: DSHS welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TSHAC_PCReg_NOV2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, the organization you represent or indicate that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you register, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for joining and providing virtual public comment. Public comments are limited to three minutes. When speaking virtually, your face must be visible, and your voice must be clearly heard. Each speaker must state their name and, if applicable, the person or organization they represent. If you pre-register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHS staff to TSHAC members and state staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health information or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff distribute handouts to TSHAC members and state staff but will not read them aloud. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TSHAC_PCReg_NOV2026. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you represent or indicate that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to DSHS immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health information or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will distribute handouts to TSHAC committee members and state staff but will not read them aloud during the meeting. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment in person during the meeting either by pre-registering using the form above or by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health information or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Raiza Ruiz at (512) 776-3829. You may also email questions to SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Ruiz at (512) 776-3829 or SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005932 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 10:34 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/26/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 701 West 51st Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions pertaining to agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Michael Gutierrez, Brain Injury Programs Liaison, at 210-371-7067 or oabi@hhsc.state.tx.us. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) AGENDA October 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st Street Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at: https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the Council presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who wish to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Welcome and roll call 2. Introduction and recognition of newly appointed and reappointed council members 3. Consideration of July 27, 2026, draft meeting minutes 4. Review final draft of the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Executive Commissioner’s Report, as required by Texas Government Code §523.0205 and 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Part 15, §351.825(d)(1) 5. Review final draft of the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Legislative Report, as required by 1 TAC Part 15, §351.825(d)(2) and Texas Government Code §523.0205 6. Presentation by Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA): Texas Chapter 7. Committee updates a. Executive Committee b. Education, Awareness, Services, and Supports c. Legislative and Policy d. Database Review 8. HHSC Brain Injury Programs announcements and updates a. Council membership updates b. Texas Brain Injury Resource Guide update c. Review of upcoming meeting dates d. Upcoming council elections 9. Public comment 10. Review of agenda items for next meeting 11. Adjourn The council may take any action on any agenda item. Public Comment: HHSC welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TBIAC_PCReg_Oct2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration Form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre-register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHSC staff to TBIAC members and State staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to oabi@hhsc.state.tx.us immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to TBIAC members and state staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TBIAC_PCReg_Oct2026 and emailing the written comments to oabi@hhsc.state.tx.us no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to TBIAC members and state staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions pertaining to agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Michael Gutierrez, Brain Injury Programs Liaison, at 210-371-7067 or oabi@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Gutierrez at 210-371-7067 or oabi@hhsc.state.tx.us at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005937 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 11:49 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Groundwater Management Area 3 |
| Board: | GMA 3 |
| Committee: | GMA 3 |
| Meeting Date: | 10/22/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 404 E Poplar St |
| City: | Sonora |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | https://www.middlepecosgcd.org/pdf/notices/2026/10-22-2026%20GMA%203%20%26%20GMA%207%20Joint%20Planning%20Meeting.pdf?_t=1791380503 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Groundwater Management Area #3 & Groundwater Management Area #7 Joint Planning Meeting Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. that one or more members of the Board of Directors and/or the designated representative of said boards of Groundwater Conservation Districts within the Texas Water Development Board-designated Groundwater Management Area #3 and Groundwater Management Area #7 of the State of Texas will meet at the St. John’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 404 E Poplar St, Sonora, TX 76950, for the purposes of conducting joint planning in compliance with the requirements of Section 36.108 of the Texas Water Code. The public may join this meeting in person or as follows: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87931757574?pwd=TXy4IuhR6Oi7fyBu5C0kXdG2AqGZGa.1 Meeting ID: 879 3175 7574 Passcode: 803630 Toll-Free Number: 1-888-992-1129 Agenda 1. Call to Order and Invocation. 2. Introduction of Member Districts and other persons in attendance. 3. Public Comment 4. Approval of the Joint GMA 3 & GMA 7 Minutes of April 23, 2026, meeting 5. Updates from the Texas Water Development Board 6. Updates from Regional Planning Liaisons: Region F: Rhetta Hector Region G: Dale Adams Region J: Genell Hobbs Region K: Paul Babb Region L: Vic Hilderbran 7. Presentation by GMA 3 Coordinator of any public comments received during the 90-day comment period and review of any requested amendments 8. Presentation by Dr. Hutchison on draft explanatory reports and non-relevant documentation and any responses to public comments on proposed DFCs 9. Consider possible action by GMA 3 to approve and adopt by Resolution declaring the following aquifers not relevant for joint planning purposes within GMA 3 and therefore not requiring adoption of a proposed Desired Future Condition or development of Managed Available Groundwater numbers by the Texas Water Development Board a. b. Capitan Reef Complex Aquifer c. Dockum Aquifer d. Ogallala Aquifer e. Rustler Aquifer f. Igneous Aquifer Requests for additional information and comments may be submitted to: Meredith Allen, GMA #7 Coordinator Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District e-mail: manager@suttoncountyuwcd.org Ty Edwards, GMA #3 Coordinator Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District e-mail: mpgcd@mpgcd.org 2 of 2 10. Consider possible action by GMA 3 to approve and adopt by Resolution the proposed Desired Future Conditions for the Edwards-Trinity (Plateau) & Pecos Valley Aquifers 11. Presentation by GMA 7 Coordinator of any public comments received during the 90-day comment period and review of any requested amendments 12. Presentation by Dr. Hutchison on draft explanatory reports and non-relevant documentation and any responses to public comments on proposed DFCs 13. Consider possible action by GMA 7 to approve and adopt by Resolution declaring the following aquifers not relevant for joint planning purposes within GMA 7 and therefore not requiring adoption of a proposed Desired Future Condition or development of Managed Available Groundwater numbers by the Texas Water Development Board a. b. Capitan Reef Complex Aquifer c. Dockum Aquifer d. Ogallala Aquifer e. Rustler Aquifer f. Blaine Aquifer g. Cross Timbers Aquifer h. Igneous Aquifer i. Lipan Aquifer j. Seymour Aquifer 14. 15. Consider possible action by GMA 7 to approve and adopt by Resolution the proposed Desired Future Conditions for the Edwards-Trinity (Plateau) & Pecos Valley Aquifers 16. Consider possible action by GMA 7 to approve and adopt by Resolution the proposed Desired Future Conditions for the Llano Uplift Aquifers 17. Consider possible action to approve bills and financial statements for GMA 7 18. Other matters to come before membership 19. Set date and preliminary agenda for next meeting & adjourn |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005942 |
| Related TRD: | 2026005931 |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 1:33 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Department of State Health Services |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) |
| Meeting Date: | 11/2/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1100 West 49th Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Raiza Ruiz at (512) 776-3829. You may also email questions to SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) AGENDA November 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Robert Bernstein Building Room K-100, First Floor 1100 West 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. At the meeting time, select the “Bernstein K-100 Live” tab to view the webcast. If you have trouble accessing the webcast, please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us for assistance. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The presiding Committee member will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. The Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) will meet to discuss and possibly act, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items, as time allows: 1. Welcome, call to order, and logistical announcements 2. Consideration of the February 2, 2026, draft meeting minutes 3. Presentation from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Academy of Pediatrics on Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools 4. Review Officer Election Procedure and Presiding Officer elections 5. Subcommittee updates on document revisions and resources 6. Agency updates: a. DSHS School Health Program b. Texas Education Agency c. Texas Department of Agriculture 7. Open discussion on current topics and trends in school health 8. Future TSHAC agenda topics and priorities 9. Scheduling of the next TSHAC meeting and future meeting dates 10. Public comment 11. Adjournment The committee may take any action on any agenda item. Public Comment: DSHS welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TSHAC_PCReg_NOV2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, the organization you represent or indicate that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you register, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for joining and providing virtual public comment. Public comments are limited to three minutes. When speaking virtually, your face must be visible, and your voice must be clearly heard. Each speaker must state their name and, if applicable, the person or organization they represent. If you pre-register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHS staff to TSHAC members and state staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health information or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff distribute handouts to TSHAC members and state staff but will not read them aloud. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TSHAC_PCReg_NOV2026. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you represent or indicate that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to DSHS immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health information or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will distribute handouts to TSHAC committee members and state staff but will not read them aloud during the meeting. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment in person during the meeting either by pre-registering using the form above or by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health information or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Raiza Ruiz at (512) 776-3829. You may also email questions to SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Ruiz at (512) 776-3829 or SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Revised |
| TRD: | 2026005944 |
| Related TRD: | 2026005882 |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 2:01 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | South Plains Association of Governments |
| Board: | Region 7 Upper Brazos Flood Planning Group |
| Committee: | Region 7 Upper Brazos Flood Planning Group |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 11:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B |
| City: | Lubbock |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | jcoleman@spag.org |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Topic: Region 7 Upper Brazos Regional Flood Planning Group (UBRFPG) Meeting Time: 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) OPTION 1: 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B Lubbock, TX 79413 OPTION 2: Microsoft Teams Join on your computer, mobile app or room device (camera must be on for quorum) https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28089968800052?p=okEoNnEvwHJO5PquvW Meeting ID: 280 899 688 000 52 Passcode: Vy6hZ6ax Agenda: 1. Call to Order. 2. Welcome & Determination of Quorum. 3. Public comments – limit 3 minutes per person. 4. Update from Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) staff, Alexis Morganroth. 5. Update from Region 8 RFPG Liaison Report- Dr. Peyton Lisenby. 6. Update from SPAG staff, Jessica Coleman a. Financial report. b. Other updates. 7. ACTION ITEMS: a. Announce resignation of Secretary Richard Blake Moore and address appointing of interim Secretary. b. Consider the approval and certification of the finance report expenditures. c. Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes. 8. Update from Freese & Nichols team. a. Task 4A/5A Identification and Recommendation of FMEs, FMPs, and FMSs b. Task 6A and 6B Impact and Contribution of Regional Flood Plan c. Task 7 Flood Response Information and Activities d. Task 9 Flood Infrastructure Financing Analysis e. Task 4C Performance of Flood Management Evaluations 9. New/other business 10. Adjourn Public Comment: Citizens may address the Planning Group concerning an issue of interest that is posted on the agenda for the meeting. All Public Comments shall be taken at the Chairman’s discretion under the following guidance: a) All individuals desiring to make oral public comment may submit requests to the “Public Comment Sign-in Sheet” at least five minutes prior to start of meeting and should identify himself/herself before providing his/her Public Comment. b) Members of the public who wish to provide oral or written comments during designated portions of the meeting may do so by signing up in advance or attending a scheduled meeting. Please contact cbaldivia@spag.org or at 6811 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, Suite B. c) Written comments may be submitted prior to and after the meeting to cbaldivia@spag.org or at 6811 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, Suite B. d) All Public Comments shall be made in relation to the posted agenda item, unless otherwise decided at the discretion of the Chairman. e) Each speaker will receive three minutes, and no portion of a speaker’s allotted time may be given (assigned, relinquished, donated) to another speaker. Note: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated, and/or acted upon in a different order than set forth. Additional information about this meeting is available by contacting Chelsey Baldivia at the South Plains Association of Governments at (806) 762-8721 or in person at 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B, Lubbock, TX 79413. PUBLIC NOTICE This notice complies with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041 (Notice of Meeting Requirements) Section 551.043 (Time and Accessibility of Notice Requirements) Section 551.053 (Notice of Requirements of a Political Subdivision Extending into Four or More Counties) and Section 551.127 (Videoconference Call). The notice has been filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting with the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, and posted on the website Texas Water Development Board at twdb.org |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005945 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 2:12 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Board of Law Examiners |
| Board: | Board of Law Examiners |
| Committee: | Hearings Panel |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 205 West 14th Street, STE 500 |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Genevieve Ramirez, Legal Assistant, Genevieve.Ramirez@ble.texas.gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Information regarding Open Meeting Agenda The hearings panel will hold public hearings, conduct deliberations, and consider stipulated agreements on the character and fitness of declarants, applicants, and/or probationary licensees in Docket Numbers H-06-25-26-2, H-10-16-26-1, H-03-20-26-2 and H-01-15-26-5. Character and fitness hearings are closed to the public, except that, upon written request, an Applicant or Declarant is entitled to have the hearing open to designated persons. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005946 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 2:14 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Board of Law Examiners |
| Board: | Board of Law Examiners |
| Committee: | Waiver Panel |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 205 West 14th Street, STE 500 |
| City: | 08:30 AM |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Nahdiah Hoang, Executive Director, Nahdiah.hoang@ble.texas.gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Agenda For Waiver Requests Consider pending written requests submitted pursuant to Rule 20(e) of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas for waiver of particular requirements, including the following: # Applicant Name Request 1. Barclay, Bobbi Bierhals Rule 17(a) (name on license) 2. Cabot, Carlton Patrick Rule 11(f) 3. Calhoun, John Chilton Rule 11(f) 4. Croskey, Chessica L. Rule 13 §3 5. Iulius, Katie Elizabeth Rule 13 §9(a)(7)(B) 6. Lawrence, Justin Bernard Rule 11(f) 7. Simon, Douglas Lloyd Rules 2(a)(7) and 5 8. Yildiz, Sule Rule 13 §§ 5, 10 – not authorized to practice in Turkey |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005948 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 2:42 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Texas Medical Disclosure Panel (TMDP) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/27/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1100 West 49th Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to the TMDP Liaison, Bridgine Joshua, Regulatory Services Operations Support, Health and Human Services Commission, at HHSC_TMDP@hhsc.state.tx.us or 512-438-2889. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Texas Medical Disclosure Panel (TMDP) AGENDA October 27, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Texas Department of State Health Services Robert D. Moreton Building Room M-100, First Floor 1100 West 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Moreton M-100 Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. As authorized by Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §74.102(f), if any member of the panel is physically present at this meeting, any number of the other members of the panel may attend the meeting by use of telephone conference call, videoconferencing, or other similar telecommunication method. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Call to order, logistics, and roll call 2. Announcement of new member appointments and reappointments to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel 3. Consider May 7, 2026, draft meeting minutes 4. Consider amendments to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel bylaws 5. Consider adoption of amendments to the following lists in the Texas Register: a. 25 TAC §602.14 and §603.14, Radiology Treatments and Procedures b. 25 TAC §602.8 and §603.8 Hematic and Lymphatic System Treatments and Procedures c. 25 TAC §602.6 and §603.6, Eye Treatments and Procedures d. 25 TAC §602.19 and 25 TAC §603.19, Laparoscopic, Thoracoscopic and Robotic Surgery Treatments and Procedures e. 25 TAC §602.21 Dental Surgery Treatments and Procedures 6. Consider amendment of 25 TAC §602.22 and §603.21, Plastic Surgery and Surgery of the Integumentary System Treatments and Procedures 7. Discuss the ongoing review of 25 TAC §602.1 & §603.1 Anesthesia Treatments and Procedures 8. Discuss the ongoing review of 25 TAC §602.10 & §603.10 Male Genital System Treatments and Procedures 9. Discuss the ongoing review of 25 TAC §602.11 & §603.11 Maternity and Related Cases Treatments and Procedures 10. Discuss the ongoing review of 25 TAC §602.12 & §603.12 Musculoskeletal System Treatments and Procedures 11. Discuss the ongoing review of 25 TAC §602.13 & §603.13 Nervous System Treatments and Procedures 12. Discuss the ongoing review of 25 TAC §602.20 & §603.20 Pain Management Treatments and Procedures 13. Public comment 14. Announcements and agenda items for next meeting 15. Adjournment The panel may take action on any agenda item. Public Comment: The Texas Medical Disclosure Panel (TMDP) welcomes public comments pertaining to the topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TMDP_PCReg_Oct2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre- register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHSC staff to TMDP members. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to HHSC_TMDP@hhsc.state.tx.us immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to TMDP members and state staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TMDP_PCReg_Oct2026. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to HHSC_TMDP@hhsc.state.tx.us no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing, or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to TMDP immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to TMDP members and state staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of TMDP. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to the TMDP Liaison, Bridgine Joshua, Regulatory Services Operations Support, Health and Human Services Commission, at HHSC_TMDP@hhsc.state.tx.us or 512-438-2889. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who wish to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact 512-438-2889 or HHSC_TMDP@hhsc.state.tx.us at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005955 |
| Related TRD: | 2026005830 |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/7/2026 4:14 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Drug Utilization Review Board (DURB) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/23/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 701 West 51st Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Maribel O. Castoreno, DUR/PDL Oversight Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid and CHIP Services, 512-552-7672, and VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Drug Utilization Review Board (DURB) AGENDA October 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st Street Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the Board presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Call to order 2. Generous Model Announcement: Vendor Drug Program 3. Consideration of July 24, 2026, draft meeting minutes 4. Public comment and discussion on the drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL): a. Androgenic agents, topical b. Antibiotics, gastrointestinal (GI) c. Antibiotics, topical d. Antibiotics, vaginal e. Anticonvulsants f. Antiemetic-antivertigo agents (excludes injectables) g. Antifungals, oral h. Antifungals, topical i. Antihistamines, first generation j. Antiparasitics, topical k. Antivirals, topical l. Bone resorption suppression and related agents m. Colony stimulating factors n. Epinephrine o. GI motility, chronic p. Growth hormone q. Hepatitis C agents r. HIV/AIDS s. Hypoglycemics, incretin enhancer agents and amylin analogs t. Hypoglycemics, incretin mimetic agents u. Hypoglycemics, insulin and related v. Hypoglycemics, meglitinides w. Hypoglycemics, metformin x. Hypoglycemics, SGLT2 y. Hypoglycemics, TZD z. IgA nephropathy aa. Macrolides-ketolides bb. Opiate dependence treatments cc. Tetracyclines 5. Public comment and discussion on single new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL: a. Arynta / Stimulants and related agents b. Baxfendy / Antihypertensives c. Jakafi XR / Oncology, oral – hematologic d. Lifyorli / Oncology, oral – other e. Multaq / Antiarrhythmics Agents f. Qivigy / Immune globulins g. Rezdiffra / Thyroid Hormone Agonist Agents h. Saphnelo pen and syringe / Immunosuppresives i. Veozah / Menopausal Agents j. Zepbound / Sleep Apnea Agents, Injectables k. Zolymbus / Ophthalmics, glaucoma agents 6. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and updates, discussion, and recommendations: Gainwell Technologies and DURB members 7. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 549.0151, and in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DURB may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under public comment on the drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL, and as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 8. Announcements of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL: OptumRx 9. Prospective prior authorization proposals: Acentra Health a. Biliary Cholangitis Agents i. Lynavoy (new criteria) b. Buprenorphine Agents – revised criteria c. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Agents i. Alkindi Sprinkle and Crenessity (new criteria) d. Hyperlipidemia Agents i. Lipfendra (new criteria) e. Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy Agents i. Trutakna, Vanrafia, and Voyxact (new criteria) f. Lupus Agents i. Saphnelo SC (new criteria) g. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis i. Brinsupri (new criteria) h. Topical Immunomodulators i. Vtama (new criteria) 10. Retrospective drug utilization review (DUR): Acentra Health a. Recent interventions i. Antidepressant and Mood Stabilizer Pharmacotherapy ii. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Pharmacotherapy iii. SUPPORT Act Criteria b. Recent outcome reports i. Management of Hypertension and Nephropathy in Diabetic Patients ii. Overutilization of Antibiotics in Pediatric Patients iii. Underutilization of Cardiovascular disease treatment, Diabetes Medications, Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet therapy c. Potential retro DUR interventions i. Asthma Management ii. SUPPORT Act Criteria iii. Type 2 Diabetes Guideline-Directed Care 11. Retrospective drug use criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy a. Anti-diabetic Agents (oral) b. Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications c. Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists d. Pramlintide e. Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists for Nausea and Vomiting (oral) f. Substance P/Neurokinin 1 Receptor Antagonists 12. Review of action items for next meeting: January 22, 2027, 9:00 a.m. 13. Adjourn The board may take action on any agenda item. Public Comment: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to DURB and Medicaid PDL. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/DURB_PCReg_OCT2026 and submitting a completed Public Comment Form, HHS Form 1320 at https://www.txvendordrug.com/advisory/dur-board-documents no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026. If both the pre-registration and HHS Form 1320 are not completed and submitted by the due date, members of the public may register on-site the day of the meeting to provide oral comments. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker providing oral public comment must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre-register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format with a completed Written Public Comment form, HHS Form 1334 at https://www.txvendordrug.com/resources/drug-utilization-review-board/dur-board- documents, that will be distributed by HHS staff to DURB members and State staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read aloud handouts during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to DURB members and State staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by pre-registering at https://texashhs.org/DURB_PCReg_OCT2026 and completing a Public Comment Registration form, HHS Form 1334 at https://www.txvendordrug.com/resources/drug-utilization-review-board/dur-board-documents. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov and pre-register no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to DURB members and State staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Maribel O. Castoreno, DUR/PDL Oversight Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid and CHIP Services, 512-552-7672, and VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Castoreno at 512-552-7672 or VDP-Advisory@hhs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005963 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 9:33 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Nueces River Authority |
| Board: | The Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Group- Region N |
| Committee: | The Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Group-Pre Planning Public Meeting-In-Person Only |
| Meeting Date: | 11/12/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 12:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 IH 69 Suite 800 |
| City: | Robstown |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | John Chisholm, jchisholm@nueces-ra.org, 830-278-6810 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | COASTAL BEND REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP (REGION N) PUBLIC NOTICE OF PRE-PLANNING MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Group (Coastal Bend RWPG) is seeking public input on issues, water supply needs, and provisions to be considered in developing the 2031 Regional Water Plan (7th Planning Cycle) and discussing its process for interregional coordination. MEETINGS SCHEDULE – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026: • 12:00 p.m. – Pre-Planning Public Meeting – IN-PERSON ONLY Nueces River Authority Office, 500 IH 69, Suite 800, Robstown, TX 78380 · 1:30 p.m. – Coastal Bend RWPG Regular Meeting – IN-PERSON ONLY Nueces River Authority Office, 500 IH 69, Suite 800, Robstown, TX 78380 · 6:00 p.m. – Pre-Planning Public Meeting – ONLINE ONLY (Virtual via Microsoft Teams) Online meeting information is available at https://coastalbend-rwpg.org. PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public may provide oral comments (up to 5 min/speaker) during either of the pre-planning Public Input meetings. Written comments will be accepted beginning upon publication of this notice and through the conclusion of the meetings. Written comments may be mailed or emailed using the contact information listed below. The Coastal Bend RWPG will continue to accept public input throughout preparation of the regional water plan. • Written comments may be mailed to: John Chisholm c/o Nueces River Authority 539 South Highway 83 Uvalde, Texas 78801 • Written comments may also be emailed to the Coastal Bend RWPG at: CoastalBend-RWPG@nueces-ra.org. COASTAL BEND REGIONAL PLANNING AREA (REGION N) The Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Area (Region N) includes the following 11 counties: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, and San Patricio. The current 2026 Coastal Bend Regional Water Plan is available on the Coastal Bend RWPG website at https://coastalbend-rwpg.org. QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Questions or requests for additional information may be submitted by delivery to: John Chisholm, Deputy Executive Director Nueces River Authority 539 South Hwy 83 Uvalde, TX 78801 Telephone: 830-278-6810 Email: CoastalBend-RWPG@nueces-ra.org The Nueces River Authority is the Administrative Sponsor for the Coastal Bend RWPG. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005964 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 9:36 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Nueces River Authority |
| Board: | The Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Group- Region N |
| Committee: | The Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Group-Pre Planning Public Meeting-ONLINE ONLY |
| Meeting Date: | 11/12/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 06:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 500 IH 69 Suite 800 |
| City: | Robstown |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | John Chisholm, jchisholm@nueces-ra.org, 830-278-6810 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | COASTAL BEND REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP (REGION N) PUBLIC NOTICE OF PRE-PLANNING MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Group (Coastal Bend RWPG) is seeking public input on issues, water supply needs, and provisions to be considered in developing the 2031 Regional Water Plan (7th Planning Cycle) and discussing its process for interregional coordination. MEETINGS SCHEDULE – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026: • 12:00 p.m. – Pre-Planning Public Meeting – IN-PERSON ONLY Nueces River Authority Office, 500 IH 69, Suite 800, Robstown, TX 78380 · 1:30 p.m. – Coastal Bend RWPG Regular Meeting – IN-PERSON ONLY Nueces River Authority Office, 500 IH 69, Suite 800, Robstown, TX 78380 · 6:00 p.m. – Pre-Planning Public Meeting – ONLINE ONLY (Virtual via Microsoft Teams) Online meeting information is available at https://coastalbend-rwpg.org. PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public may provide oral comments (up to 5 min/speaker) during either of the pre-planning Public Input meetings. Written comments will be accepted beginning upon publication of this notice and through the conclusion of the meetings. Written comments may be mailed or emailed using the contact information listed below. The Coastal Bend RWPG will continue to accept public input throughout preparation of the regional water plan. • Written comments may be mailed to: John Chisholm c/o Nueces River Authority 539 South Highway 83 Uvalde, Texas 78801 • Written comments may also be emailed to the Coastal Bend RWPG at: CoastalBend-RWPG@nueces-ra.org. COASTAL BEND REGIONAL PLANNING AREA (REGION N) The Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Area (Region N) includes the following 11 counties: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, and San Patricio. The current 2026 Coastal Bend Regional Water Plan is available on the Coastal Bend RWPG website at https://coastalbend-rwpg.org. QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Questions or requests for additional information may be submitted by delivery to: John Chisholm, Deputy Executive Director Nueces River Authority 539 South Hwy 83 Uvalde, TX 78801 Telephone: 830-278-6810 Email: CoastalBend-RWPG@nueces-ra.org The Nueces River Authority is the Administrative Sponsor for the Coastal Bend RWPG. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005971 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 10:52 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Heart of Texas Council of Governments |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Law Enforcement Training Advisory Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1514 S New Road |
| City: | Waco |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Lana Gulgel, (254)292-1800, lana.gudgel@hotcogtx.gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Councilmember Jimmy Rogers Councilmember Andrea Barefield President Secretary/Treasurer Judge Cindy Vanlandingham Russell Devorsky Vice-President Executive Director Law Enforcement Training Advisory Committee AGENDA October 16, 2026 1514 S. New Road, Waco, TX 76711 10:00 a.m. I. Call to order. II. Welcome and Introductions. III. Determination of a quorum. IV. Proof of posting verified. V. Receive public comments. VI. Approval of October 10, 2025, meeting minutes VII. Receive Training Coordinator’s report. Take action, if necessary. New training schedule for 2027. New training classes offered in the training program, New Supervisor, Insurance Fraud Investigations, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Review budget for FY 2026. VIII. Receive the committee’s recommendations. Take action, if necessary. IX. Announcements or Future Business Items Recognize Member David Drake for his years of service on the LETAC board. Mr. Drake has served on the board since March 2013 and has only missed one meeting. This will be his last meeting as a member of the LETAC board he will be stepping down to enjoy his retirement with his wife Lynn. Board member recommendations for new members, reappointments in January 2027. X. Determine and approve the next meeting date. April 9, 2027, at 10:00 am XI. Adjournment |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005973 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 12:02 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Workforce Solutions Borderplex |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Executive & Finance Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/20/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 12:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 304 Texas Ave. |
| City: | El Paso |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | https://borderplexjobs.com/about-us/board-of-directors |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND NOTE OF ATTENDANCE Ruben Torres, Board Chair 2. ACTION ITEMS A: Discussion and action to accept the financial report through September 2026. (Laura Avalos, Comptroller) 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS A: Discussion and update on new workforce ecosystem & infrastructure Workforce and Employment Services (Nick Muniz, Operations Director) B: Discussion and update on childcare program. (Odette Flores-Rivera, Parent Services Director Marisela Correa, Provider Services Director) C: Discussion on 2027 Board Committee Structure. D: Discussion and update on Workforce Innovation Network. (Leila Melendez, CEO) 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may vote to enter Executive Session – or a closed private session without public attendance – to take up the following item(s) in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. No voting may take place in Executive Session. Any possible course of action discussed by the Board in Executive Session must be taken up and voted on in the open, public session. A: Discussion regarding personnel matters (551.074 of the Texas Government Code) B: Consultation with legal counsel on a matter(s) which legal counsel is obligated to keep confidential (551.071 of the Texas Government Code) C: Discussion regarding personnel, possible claims, litigation matters, appeals, or other matters requiring advice of legal counsel (551.071 of the Texas Government Code) • Discussion and advice of counsel on legal matters D: Discussion regarding pending or threatened litigation (551.071 of the Texas Government Code) 5. ADJOURN A: Discussion on items of interest for next agenda |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005974 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 12:35 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Education Agency |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | William B. Travis Building, Meeting Room G-100-H, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701 |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Jessica Snyder, Texas Education Agency, Curriculum Standards and Student Support, (512) 463-9581, Jessica.Snyder@tea.texas.gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | The presiding officer of the committee intends to be physically present at the William B. Travis Building, Room G-100-H, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Some members may attend via videoconferencing. Members of the public may attend the meeting at the physical location or via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89103468368. I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes III. Public Comment. The State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children will hear comments from the public pertaining to topics related to any agenda items. Members of the public must register prior to the start of the meeting if they wish to address the council. Individuals are limited to three minutes each. An individual may provide written and verbal comments to the council, in which case notification must be provided by the individual to jessica.snyder@tea.texas.gov by 12:00 p.m. Central on October 19, 2026. The request must contain your name, the organization you are representing or if you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. IV. Introduction of Council Members V. Council Membership Updates VI. 2027 Council Priorities VII. School Liaison Update VIII. Council Member and Staff Reports IX. Upcoming Events X. Adjourn |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005976 |
| Related TRD: | 2026005840 |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 1:52 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Department of Transportation |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Port Authority Advisory Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 6230 East Stassney Lane |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Emily Schmidbauer: 512-913-5923 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Port Authority Advisory Committee (PAAC) Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 1:00 P.M. (Central Time) Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Stassney Campus 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin, TX 78744 Virtual Option: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2940264261267?p=JydIhgtrOQ6PSOHWKT Agenda 1. Call to order. 2. Introduction of committee members and TxDOT staff. 3. Guidance on virtual meeting participation. 4. Opening remarks. 5. Presentation and discussion on the economic impact analysis of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway – Texas and Texas ports on the state and national economies. 6. Presentation and approval of the 90th Legislative Session Texas Port Mission Plan. (Action) 7. Introduce the maritime funding program project scoring committee and discuss timeline. 8. Discuss impacts of heavy-weight permit restrictions and develop recommendations to address challenges. (Action) 9. Discuss the 2027 PAAC meeting schedule. 10. Nomination and election of committee chairperson. (Action) 11. Public comment. 12. Adjourn. (Action) *** To request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the TxDOT Maritime Division at least three days prior to the meeting. The Maritime Division may be reached by phone at (512) 486-5600, by e-mail at Rachel.Rivera@txdot.gov, and by mail at 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: James Kirk, Deputy General Counsel, (512) 463-8630. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005977 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 1:57 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/20/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 125E |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Angela Martinez, Legal Assistant, angela.martinez@Veterinary.Texas.Gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Board Meeting Agenda 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 125E Austin, Texas Tuesday, October 20, 2026 9:00 a.m. The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board which are listed on this agenda. This meeting will take place at 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 125E, Austin, Texas, via videoconference and will be broadcast on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s (TDLR) YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TexasLicensing/streams. The Board’s presiding officer will be present at the meeting location. The meeting agenda and materials are available on TDLR’s webpage at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ and on the Board’s webpage at https://www.veterinary.texas.gov/meetingminutes.php. 1. Full Board call to order, roll call, and vote on absences, if necessary 2. Consideration and Approval of July 21, 2026, Meeting Minutes 3. Public comments Any person wishing to address the Board in person should complete a Public Comment Form and submit it to the Board Liaison at the meeting. Public Comments may also be made via email or videoconference. Any person wishing to address the Board via videoconference must submit an email by following the Public Comment Instructions found on the last page of this agenda or located at www.tdlr.texas.gov. Emails must be submitted to the Board liaison at board.comments@tdlr.texas.gov by 12 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2026. Comments will be limited to no more than three minutes. The Board will not hear public comment or testimony regarding a pending contested case. 4. Executive session [held in the 1st Floor Commission Executive Session Meeting Room] a) Consultation with the Board’s and Commission’s attorneys pursuant to Section 551.071(1), Government Code, concerning pending or contemplated litigation and/or settlement offers. b) Advice from the Board’s and Commission’s attorneys on legal matters authorized by Section 551.071(2), Government Code. NOTE: The Board may adjourn into executive session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is appropriate for executive session discussion. 5. Possible action or recommendations on items discussed in executive session 6. Director reports a) Brittany Sharkey – Executive Director b) Mike Tacker – Enforcement c) Kelly Phelps – Legal d) Jerod Honrath – Compliance e) Ali Tepper - Licensing f) Kandace Van Vlerah – Finance 7. Board committee reports 8. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding election of the Executive Committee 9. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding appointment of standing committees 10. Contested Cases – Consideration and Possible Action (heard before State Office of Administrative Hearings) Item Case/ SOAH Docket Number Respondent 1. CP26-0689 (CP24-001A)/ 578-26-06828 John Kottenstette, DVM 2. CP21-428, CP22-118, CP22-226, CP22-293, CP22-336, CP22-341, CP23-073, CP23-113 & CP23-200/ 578-23-12607 Linwood Starks, DVM 11. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of agreed orders Case # Name License # Practice City CP22-128 Anne Remmers, DVM 16121 Corpus Christi Non-Voting Member CP22-157 Anne Remmers, DVM 16121 Corpus Christi Non-Voting Member CP23-204 Eric Metteauer, DVM 12848 Sour Lake Non-Voting Member CP24-273 Fretorry Rogers, DVM 10344 San Antonio Non-Voting Member CP24-275 Michael Vickers, DVM 3493 Falfurrias Non-Voting Member CP24-369 Jennifer Evans, DVM 10098 San Antonio Non-Voting Member CP24-396 Terry Dobson, DVM 3919 Missouri City Non-Voting Member CP25-010 Dennis Jenkins, DVM 6021 Santa Fe Non-Voting Member CP25-138 Aresue Shokrollahi, DVM 10452 Friendswood Non-Voting Member CP25-148 Lisolette Kreubel - Doral Non-Voting Member CP25-202 Wilmary Noraly Carrillo Rivera - Katy Non-Voting Member CP25-215 Ryan Cate, DVM 11344 Weatherford Non-Voting Member CP25-312 Patricia Chase, DVM 3907 Amarillo Non-Voting Member CP25-334 Lynn Foster, DVM 11281 South Whitehouse Non-Voting Member CP25-344 Andrea Zenger, DVM 18458 Euless Non-Voting Member CP25-435 Arcadio Silos - Carrizo Springs Non-Voting Member CP25-436 Jon Taylor, DVM 2666 Carrizo Springs Non-Voting Member CP25-441 Joe Speck, DVM 2659 Brownwood Non-Voting Member CP25-540 Billy Collier, DVM 5709 Waller Non-Voting Member CP25-625 Joe Speck, DVM 2659 Brownwood Non-Voting Member CP25-704 & CP25-705 Mario Resendez Escamilla - McAllen Non-Voting Member CP25-814 Matthew C. Gerdes, DVM 6425 Scroggins Non-Voting Member CP25-827 Carlos Gutierrez - Alton Non-Voting Member CP26-0059 Andrea Webb, DVM 6706 Magnolia Non-Voting Member CP26-0167 Gary Cash, DVM 2878 Friona Non-Voting Member CP26-0253 Steven Garner, DVM 5371 Pearland Non-Voting Member CP26-0311 Emily Felix, LVT LVT-2881 Houston Non-Voting Member CP26-0329 Radhika Sthanu, DVM 10877 Leander Non-Voting Member CP26-0398 Katie Bibb, DVM 16471 Longview Non-Voting Member CP26-0526 Joe Speck, DVM 2659 Brownwood Non-Voting Member CP26-0562 Clint Kainer, DVM 6027 Flatonia Non-Voting Member CP26-0624 Jeff Howard - Sweetwater Non-Voting Member CP26-0661 Joe Speck, DVM 2659 Brownwood Non-Voting Member CP26-0773 Haley Maddux - Mansfield Non-Voting Member CP26-1029 Carrie Schwartz (DFW Doggy Dentals) - Garland Non-Voting Member CP26-1372 Kelly Bishop, LVT LVT-937 Dallas Non-Voting Member CP26-1522 Jason Brinlee, DVM 11687 Hearne Non-Voting Member 12. Consideration and possible action regarding dismissal of cases from informal conference Case # CP25-076 CP25-238 CP25-248 CP25-249 CP25-268 CP25-271 CP25-309 CP25-371 CP25-372 CP25-381 CP25-400 CP25-404 CP25-407 CP25-423 CP25-437 CP25-439 CP25-446 CP25-468 CP25-473 CP25-480 CP25-507 CP25-568 CP26-0627 CP26-0635 13. Consideration and possible action regarding dismissal of cases from staff conference Case # CP25-444 CP25-562 CP25-756 CP25-777 CP26-0100 CP26-0133 CP26-0223 CP26-0228 CP26-0250 CP26-0281 CP26-0296 CP26-0427 CP26-0428 CP26-0878 CP26-0989 CP26-1041 CP26-1072 CP26-1156 CP26-1159 CP26-1161 CP26-1177 CP26-1266 CP26-1328 CP26-1369 CP26-1416 CP26-1454 CP26-1579 14. Consideration and possible action regarding dismissal of cases from medical review Case # CP25-664 CP25-707 CP25-744 CP25-801 CP25-802 CP25-803 CP25-847 CP25-848 CP25-849 CP25-856 CP25-885 CP25-886 CP25-896 CP25-904 CP25-932 CP25-934 CP25-939 CP25-941 CP26-0003 CP26-0005 CP26-0007 CP26-0009 CP26-0030 CP26-0036 CP26-0081 CP26-0132 CP26-0136 CP26-0143 CP26-0145 CP26-0146 CP26-0149 CP26-0162 CP26-0169 CP26-0170 CP26-0173 CP26-0209 CP26-0212 CP26-0213 CP26-0215 CP26-0216 CP26-0221 CP26-0224 CP26-0245 CP26-0255 CP26-0266 CP26-0272 CP26-0276 CP26-0294 CP26-0298 CP26-0301 CP26-0310 CP26-0314 CP26-0316 CP26-0320 CP26-0346 CP26-0347 CP26-0356 CP26-0361 CP26-0362 CP26-0384 CP26-0394 CP26-0406 CP26-0408 CP26-0409 CP26-0434 CP26-0471 CP26-0473 CP26-0507 CP26-0508 CP26-0509 CP26-0510 CP26-0512 CP26-0520 CP26-0522 CP26-0527 CP26-0528 CP26-0546 CP26-0553 CP26-0572 CP26-0620 CP26-0632 CP26-0634 CP26-0636 CP26-0653 CP26-0654 CP26-0655 CP26-0711 CP26-0721 CP26-0801 CP26-0918 CP26-0994 CP26-1105 CP26-1136 CP26-1142 CP26-1145 CP26-1150 CP26-1163 CP26-1193 CP26-1196 CP26-1222 15. Discussion of possible agenda items for future Board meetings 16. Adjourn Persons requiring special accommodations, including the use of an interpreter, due to a disability should contact the Board office at least five working days prior to the Board meeting. Phone: (512) 583-7152, E-MAIL: advisory.boards@tdlr.texas.gov , TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD). Las personas que necesiten servicios especiales, incluyendo los de un intérprete, debido a un impedimento físico, llamen la oficina de la Junta por lo menos cinco días antes de la reunión de la Junta. TELEPHONO: (512) 583-7152, CORREO ELECTRÓNICO: advisory.boards@tdlr.texas.gov , TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD). The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will accept public comment for the October 20, 2026, meeting. Online Public Comment Instructions (If you are going to appear at the Board meeting in person DO NOT complete this step to provide public comment. You will complete a form in-person at the meeting.) Written comments must be submitted to board.comments@tdlr.texas.gov by no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Comments will be provide. Comments will be provided to the Board members for their review prior to the meeting but will not be read aloud during the public meeting. If you wish to address the Board virtually during the public meeting, please provide your contact information to board.comments@tdlr.texas.gov by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. The day prior to the meeting, you will receive an email with a link to join the meeting. You will be given no more than three (3) minutes to speak. The Board President may reduce the time provided for public comments based on the number of requests received. Ensure that you have a reliable connection and clear audio. Sharing of pre-recorded audio or video is not allowed during the public comment period. **Please email your public comment request to board.comments@tdlr.texas.gov. ** DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST IS [12:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2026] ________________________________________ Board Members: Dr. Steven C. Golla, DVM President Dr. Sandra “Lynn” Criner, DVM, Vice President Victoria Whitehead, JD, Secretary Dr. Randall Skaggs, DVM Dr. Stacy McLeod, DVM Dr. Larry Moczygemba, DVM Sue Allen., LVT Keith Pardue, JD Raquel Olivier, CPA |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005978 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 2:01 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/20/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 125E |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Angela Martinez, Legal Assistant, angela.martinez@Veterinary.Texas.Gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | FY27 Board Member Manual Review Agenda 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 125E Austin, Texas October 20, 2026 10:30 a.m. The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board which are listed on this agenda. This meeting will take place at 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 125E, Austin, Texas, via videoconference and will be broadcast on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s (TDLR) YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TexasLicensing/streams. The Board’s presiding officer will be present at the meeting location. The meeting agenda and materials are available on TDLR’s webpage at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ and on the Board’s webpage at https://www.veterinary.texas.gov/meetingminutes.php. 1. Full Board call to order, roll call, and vote on absences, if necessary 2. Public comments Any person wishing to address the Board in person should complete a Public Comment Form and submit it to the Board Liaison at the meeting. Public Comments may also be made via email or videoconference. Any person wishing to address the Board via videoconference must submit an email by following the Public Comment Instructions found on the last page of this agenda or located at www.tdlr.texas.gov. Emails must be submitted to the Board liaison at board.comments@tdlr.texas.gov by 12 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2026. Comments will be limited to no more than three minutes. The Board will not hear public comment or testimony regarding a pending contested case. 3. Review and discussion of FY2027 Board Member Training Manual 4. Adjourn Persons requiring special accommodations, including the use of an interpreter, due to a disability should contact the Board office at least five working days prior to the Board meeting. Phone: (512) 583-7152, E-MAIL: advisory.boards@tdlr.texas.gov , TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD). Las personas que necesiten servicios especiales, incluyendo los de un intérprete, debido a un impedimento físico, llamen la oficina de la Junta por lo menos cinco días antes de la reunión de la Junta. TELEPHONO: (512) 583-7152, CORREO ELECTRÓNICO: advisory.boards@tdlr.texas.gov , TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD). The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will accept public comment for the October 20, 2026, meeting. Online Public Comment Instructions (If you are going to appear at the Board meeting in person DO NOT complete this step to provide public comment. You will complete a form in-person at the meeting.) Written comments must be submitted to board.comments@tdlr.texas.gov by no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Comments will be provided to the Board members for their review prior to the meeting but will not be read aloud during the public meeting. If you wish to address the Board virtually during the public meeting, please provide your contact information to board.comments@tdlr.texas.gov by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. The day prior to the meeting, you will receive an email with a link to join the meeting. You will be given no more than three (3) minutes to speak. The Board President may reduce the time provided for public comments based on the number of requests received. Ensure that you have a reliable connection and clear audio. Sharing of pre-recorded audio or video is not allowed during the public comment period. **Please email your public comment request to board.comments@tdlr.texas.gov. ** DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST IS [12:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2026] ________________________________________ Board Members: Dr. Steven C. Golla, DVM President Dr. Sandra “Lynn” Criner, DVM, Vice President Victoria Whitehead, JD, Secretary Dr. Randall Skaggs, DVM Dr. Stacy McLeod, DVM Dr. Larry Moczygemba, DVM Sue Allen., LVT Keith Pardue, JD Raquel Olivier, CPA |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005980 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 2:05 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/23/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 110 Wyoming Blvd |
| City: | Pleasanton |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | www.evergreenuwcd.org |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | NOTICE OF PUBLIC PERMIT HEARING OF THE EVERGREEN UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS at 110 Wyoming Blvd., Pleasanton, Atascosa County, Texas October 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. a) Call to Order b) Public Comments c) Permit Hearing for the following Drilling/Production Permit Applications: • One (1) well for Teixeira Holdings LLC (Drilling / Production Permit #3492) located at 29.082845, W -98.579115, in Atascosa County for Irrigation & Livestock use. The total acreage of the property is 921.51. The well will produce from the Carrizo Aquifer at a depth of 560 feet. The anticipated capacity of the well will be 1,200 GPM. The total maximum annual production from the well will be 553.88 acre feet. The production permit is based on 2 acre feet by 3 wells. This is 1 of 4 permitted wells on the property, with 1 well permitted based on 75% of the pump’s capacity and the remaining 3 wells permitted based on the remainder of 2 acre-ft/acre. • One (1) well for Timothy J & Kasey M. Hall (Drilling / Production Permit #3493) located at 29.070161, W -98.864553, in Frio County for Irrigation and Livestock use. The total acreage of the property is 186.26. The well will produce from the Carrizo Aquifer at a depth of 550 feet. The capacity of the well will be 500 GPM. The total maximum annual production from the well will be 306.45 feet based on 2 acre feet for 153.223 acres. This is the only permitted well on the property. • One (1) well for Warren Brett & Samantha Fitzsimon (Drilling / Production Permit #3501) located at 28.883244, W -98.780422, in Atascosa County for Irrigation, Domestic, and Livestock use. The total acreage of the property is 331.33. The well will produce from the Queen City Aquifer at a depth of 600 feet. The capacity of the well will be 100 GPM. The total maximum annual production from the well will be 120.98 acre feet based on 75% of the pump’s capacity. This is the only permitted well on the property. d) Permit Hearing for the following Drilling/Production Permit Applications for P-13 Conversion Wells: • None e) Permit Hearing for Amendment to Change of permitted use: • None f) Permit Hearing for Amendment to Increase Production on Existing Wells: • One (1) well for Three Oaks W. S. C. (TX2470007) (Production Permit #1312) located at N 29.009782, W -98.191471, in Wilson County for Public Supply use. The total acreage of the property is 2.16. The well produces from the Carrizo Aquifer at a depth of 2,510 ft. The capacity of the well is 500 GPM. The total maximum annual production from the well will be 149.88 acre-feet based on 669 service connections by 3 wells. This is the only well on the property. The original permitted allocation was 1,490.91 acre feet per year this is an increase of 8.97 acre feet per year. • One (1) well for Roy Ruiz (Production Permit #1808) located at N 29.103121, W -98.186519, in Wilson County for Irrigation use. The total acreage of the property is 959.28. The well produces from the Carrizo Aquifer at a depth of 1,359 ft. The capacity of the well is 750 GPM. The total maximum annual production from the well will be 907.32 acre-feet based 75% of the pump’s capacity. This is the only permitted well on the property. The original permitted allocation was 237.92 acre feet per year this is an increase of 669.4 acre feet per year. • One (1) well for Frank A. Geyer Jr. (Production Permit #2037) located at N 28.926986, W -98.639566, in Atascosa County for Irrigation and Domestic use. The total acreage of the property is 535.39. The well produces from the Carrizo Aquifer at a depth of 1,654 ft. The capacity of the well is 1,000 GPM. The total maximum annual production from the well will be 1,070.78 acre-feet based 2 acre feet. This is the only well on the property. The original permitted allocation was 1,068 acre feet per year this is an increase of 2.78 acre feet per year. • One (1) well for Edward & Sylvia C. Villareal (Production Permit #2815) located at 29.054878, W -98.664319, in Atascosa County for Irrigation use. The total acreage of the property is 90.56. The well produces from the Carrizo Aquifer at a depth of 535 feet. The capacity of the well is 375 GPM. The total maximum annual production from the well will be 181.12 acre feet based on 2 acre feet. This is an increase of 1.12 acre feet. This is the only permitted well on the property. g) Permit Hearing for Amendment to Change Location: • None h) Permit Hearing for Amendment to Change Well Production Capacity: • None i) Permit Hearing for Amendment to Change Well Proposed Aquifer & Depth: • None j) Report on Activities of Permit on Existing Wells – Rule 7.1(e) k) Report on Activities of Permit Renewals l) Report on Activities of Tract Limited Permits Below 12GPM – Rule 7.9(e) m) Reports on Activities of Permits Below 50 ac-ft/yr – Rule 7.1(f) n) Adjourn. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005983 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 2:36 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District |
| Board: | Board of Directors |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 208 Kimberly Drive |
| City: | Cleburne |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | District Staff 817-556-2299 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | NOTICE OF PERMIT HEARING PRAIRIELANDS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT To be held 9:00 AM, Monday, October 19, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons within the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District, consisting of Ellis, Hill, Johnson, and Somervell counties: That the Board of Directors of the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD) will hold hearing(s) on applications for Operating Permits (OP) and/or Permit Amendments by the below listed parties on Monday, October 19, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM at the District board room located at 208 Kimberly Drive, Cleburne, Texas 76031. NOTICE is hereby specifically given to: 1. Buena Vista Bethel SUD for a proposed amendment to an Operating Permit (OP-22-022-C) for additional groundwater production in the amount of 47,000,000 gallons producing from eight (8) existing wells located within CCN #10898 in Ellis County. OP-22-022-D not to exceed a total permitted authorization of 97,000,000 gallons annually (→2026) Public Water Supply 2. CSWR-Texas Utility Operating Company, LLC (Emerald Forest) for a proposed Operating Permit (OP-26-117) for additional groundwater production in the amount of 5,613,000 gallons producing from one (1) existing well PGCD-000730 (32.35708864, -96.95661174)located within CCN #13290 in Ellis County. OP-26-117 not to exceed a total permitted authorization of 11,140,000 gallons annually (2026→2027) Public Water Supply 3. Fort Worth Trap & Skeet Club for a proposed Operating Permit (OP-26-116) for authorization to drill one (1) new well (PGCD-004028 32.50014300, -97.43906000) located at 8605 Roaring Creek Road Joshua, Johnson County to produce groundwater in an amount not to exceed 500,000 gallons annually (2026→2030) Commercial Use 4. Latham Springs Baptist Encampment for a proposed amendment to an Operating Permit (OP-24-069-A) for additional groundwater production in the amount of 1,000,000 gallons producing from one (1) existing well (PGCD-000508 31.81775166, -97.27587984) located in Hill County at 134 PR 223, Aquilla. OP-24-069-B not to exceed a total permitted authorization of 3,232,300 gallons annually (2026→2027) Recreational Use/Public Water Supply If approved, the permit(s) and/or permit amendments requested in the applications above would authorize the permit holder to withdraw groundwater from a water well according to the terms and conditions set forth in the permit. If you would like to contest an application for a permit or permit amendment, you must comply with District Rule 10.6 and either appear at the hearing or submit a written Request for Contested Case Hearing that complies with District Rule 10.6 and that must be received by the District prior to the date of the hearing. A person who submits a written Request for Contested Case Hearing who is unable to appear at the hearing on the date and time set forth above must also timely file a motion for continuance with PGCD demonstrating good cause for the inability to appear. For additional information about a particular permit application, the permitting process, or a compliance order application, or to obtain a Request for Contested Case Hearing form, please contact the PGCD office at (817) 556-2299. Blind persons who wish to have this notice read to them may call (817) 556-2299. Certification I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that on or before October 9, 2026, at or before 9:00 AM, I posted and filed the above notice of meeting(s) and hearing(s) with the Texas Secretary of State, the Ellis, Hill, Johnson, and Somervell county clerk’s offices, and also posted a copy in the front window of the Prairielands GCD office in a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and that it will remain so posted continuously for at least 10 days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. _______________________________________ Kathy Turner Jones, General Manager Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005985 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/8/2026 3:09 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 7915 Cameron Road |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Dawn Saravia, Executive Assistant, at (512) 936-5226 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Meeting Agenda Location: 7915 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78754 October 21, 2026 10:00 a.m. The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE or Board) meeting will take place at 7915 Cameron Road, Austin, Texas 78754 and by videoconference and broadcast on TSBPE’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@tsbpe_official. The Board member presiding over the meeting will be present at the meeting location, other members will be appearing virtually. Members of the public may participate in this meeting by videoconference using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83680028450?pwd=ubxbU1KnaST3qTRZVQVTsnhawTfvFx.1 Meeting ID: 836 8002 8450 Passcode: 410196 You may also access the board meeting via telephone at: 1 346 248 7799. An electronic copy of the agenda is now available at https://tsbpe.texas.gov/ under "Open Meetings." Members of the public appearing virtually, please email dawn.saravia@tsbpe.texas.gov in advance of the meeting if you know you would like to provide public comment. You may also use the "Raise Hand " feature in Zoom to indicate you wish to speak during the meeting. When the Board reaches the appropriate agenda item, the Chair will recognize you by name and give you an opportunity to speak. The Board will meet at the above-stated time to consider and take appropriate action on the items listed below. THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE CONSIDERED IN THE ORDER THEY APPEAR. 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Certification of Quorum. 4. Excuse absent board members. 5. TSBPE Chairman’s remarks and discussion, including but not limited to, public service message on awareness of possible counterfeit building materials. 6. Discussion and possible action to adopt the proposed amendment to the existing rule at 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter §367.2 to update the codes adopted under the authority of Texas Occupations Code, Sec. 1301.255 to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code and the 2021 International Plumbing Code. 7. Executive Director’s report, discussion, and possible action on agency activities, including but not limited to: a) Current statistics on plumber licenses, registrations, and endorsements. b) Personnel changes and staffing activity: i. New employees and employee departures. ii. Current job postings. c) High School Accelerated Training Students (HATS) and current high school plumbing programs update. 8. Examination Department report and discussion regarding department activities including but not limited to: a) Pending Plumber Exams. b) Examination Pass/Fail Report. 9. Enforcement Department report, discussion, and possible action regarding enforcement activities including but not limited to: a) Report on recent field activity. b) Summary of complaint cases reviewed, and administrative penalties imposed, including but not limited to, unlicensed activity statistics. c) Summary of applications approved or denied for registration and/or examination. d) Summary of Cease and Desist Orders. i. Mathews, Bill Case: 2026-01308 / Complaint: 2026-00157 ii. Kelton, William Case: 2026-01314 / Complaint: 2026-00710 iii. Farmer, Cody John Case: 2026-01317 / Complaint: 2026-01020 iv. Neil, Moses Case: 2026-01017 / Complaint: 2025-01191 v. Sobi, Naelm Adamizadeh Case: 2026-01450 / Complaint: 2025-01926 vi. Anderson, Robert Case: 2026-01454 / Complaint: 2026-00422 vii. Blanco, Victor Case: 2026-01455 / Complaint: 2026-00434 viii. Ferguson, Corey Case: 2026-01457 / Complaint: 2026-00538 ix. John, Jack Case: 2026-01458 / Complaint: 2026-00232 x. Suranyi, John Case: 2026-01461 / Complaint: 2026-00545 xi. Kavadas, Jennifer Case: 2026-01462 / Complaint: 2026-00545 xii. Cach, Mario Gabriel Case: 2026-01665 / Complaint: 2026-00656 xiii. Maldonado, Miguel Case: 2026-01638 / Complaint: 2026-00551 xiv. Moreno, Gustavo Case: 2026-01642 / Complaint 2026-01339 e) Board Order of Administrative Penalties paid by agreement. f) Default Final Orders. i. Garcia, Adrian Michael Case: 2025-00688/ Complaint: 2024-01507 ii. Reyes, Pete A. Case: 2025-01512/ Complaint:2024-01878 iii. Yancey, Tory Clifford Case: 2025-01561/ Complaint: 2025-00510 iv. Cooke, Zackary Adair Case: 2025-01568/ Complaint: 2025-00521 v. Carter, James Case: 2025-01972/ Complaint: 2025-00681 vi. Zeitler, Liam Case: 2025-01577/ Complaint: 2025-00854 vii. Maldonado, Pete Case: 2025-01302/ Complaint: 2025-00978 viii. Osborne, Justin James Case: 2025-01590 / Complaint: 2025-01045 ix. Gallardo, Porfirio Jaime Case: 2025-01488/ Complaint: 2025-01209 x. Campbell, Thomas Lavon III Case: 2025-01980/ Complaint: 2025-01717 xi. Lashley, Eric Case: 2025-01989/ Complaint: 2025-01690 xii. Gonzales, Michael Case: 2026-00035/ Complaint: 2025-01164 xiii. Esquivel, Aristeo Case: 2025-02054/ Complaint: 2025-01539 xiv. Diaz, Carlos Case: 2026-00041/ Complaint: 2025-01867 xv. Carter, James Case: 2025-02070/ Complaint: 2025-00509 xvi. Butler, Rhett Aaron Case: 2025-01787 Complaint: 2025-00506 xvii. Barbee, Charles Rhea Case: 2026-00026/ Complaint: 2025-01696 xiii. Alvarez, Victor Case: 2025-01290/ Complaint: 2025-00988 xix. Alvarez, Robert Case: 2025-01284/ Complaint: 2025-00971 xx. Adkison, David Stewart Case: 2025-01796/ Complaint: 2025-01067 xxi. Ariel Granado Case: 2026-00076/ Complaint: 2026-00018 xxii. Chester L. Jolly Case 2024-01322/ Complaint: 2024-00175 g) Consideration and possible action on contested cases heard by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Respondents and Prosecutor will each have five minutes for presentation and three minutes for rebuttal at the Board’s discretion. i. Case/Docket No. 456-26-16827 Kevin Howerton v. Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners ii. Case/Docket No. 456-26-16345 Jason Mercado v. Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners iii. Case/Docket No. 456-26-17559 Cideria Frank-Hagan v. Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners 10. Financial Department reports and discussion – Dan Kreuscher, Director of Financial Operations: a) FY 2026 Annual Financial Report. b) FY 2027 financial update and appropriations balances. c) FY 2027 year-to-date revenues as compared to FY 2026 revenues. 11. Public Comment – Comments will be limited to three minutes per person. 12. Discussion regarding the dates for future board meetings. 13. Recommendations for future board meeting agenda items. 14. Adjourn. The Board may recess into executive session to consider any item listed on this agenda if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. If you need auxiliary aids or services, please contact Dawn Saravia, Executive Assistant, at (512) 936-5226, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements are made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026005999 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 10:13 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Teacher Retirement System of Texas |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Retirees Advisory Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 4655 Mueller Blvd, 2nd Floor Boardroom |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Umme Salama Oan Ali, P.O. Box 149676, Austin, Texas 78714-0185. (512) 542-6247. For ADA assistance, contact Katherine Farrell (512) 542-6569 or T.D.D. (512) 542-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days before the meeting. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Teacher Retirement System of Texas Meeting Retirees Advisory Committee (RAC) Agenda Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT Boardroom (TRS Bravo – 2nd floor) Teacher Retirement System of Texas 4655 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 1. Call to Order - Nancy Byler 2. Roll Call of RAC Members - All 3. Approval of Proposed Minutes from the April 2, 2026 RAC Meeting - All 4. Public Comment - Guests 5. Executive Update - Brian Guthrie/Caasi Lamb 6. Spotlight on Information Technology Division - Billy Lowe/Christi Holman/Cristi Woods 7. Health Care Update - Meaghan Bludau a)TRS-Care Operations Update - Jonathan Sanchez b) TRS-Care Engagement Update - Cindy Wright 8. RAC Roundtable - RAC 9. Date of Next Meeting - Nancy Byler 10. Adjourn I certify that legal counsel has reviewed this document and has determined that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Brian Guthrie Executive Director Teacher Retirement System of Texas |
| Status: | Revised |
| TRD: | 2026006000 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 10:36 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | East Texas Council of Governments |
| Board: | Workforce Solutions East Texas Board |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 02:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1421 S. Beckham Avenue |
| City: | Tyler |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Kitty Vickers, 903-218-6441, East Texas Council of Governments, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | And Virtually Via Conference Call To join the meeting by telephone please call the number below and enter the meeting ID. If you do not have a participant ID, just stay on the line and you will be entered into the meeting without one. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/167471792 Phone: +1 (650) 4191505 Meeting ID: 167471792# AGENDA 1. Call to Order: 2. Consider Public Comments: Time Limit: 3 Minutes. Interested Parties have an opportunity to address the Board or Committee, which has no obligation to respond in any manner to comments or questions asked of them by the speaker. If multiple speakers wish to address the same topic, a spokesperson will be selected. Any response by a member of the Board is limited by Texas law to a statement of specific factual information, a recitation of existing policy, or a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future WSET Board or Committee meeting. 3. Consider items from Child Care Advisory Group Members: Chair Camille Brown This agenda item shall allow any member of the Child Care Advisory Group the opportunity to discuss minor, non-action items such as recognitions, attendance at relevant events, upcoming relevant events, etc. that are not listed on this agenda, and which require no action by the Group. 4. Consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of the minutes of the Child Care Advisory Group meeting on May 1, 2026: 5. Consider an update on issues to be considered during the upcoming session of the Texas Legislature: Chair Camille Brown 6. Consider and take appropriate action regarding an update on Child Care Services (CCS): 7. Consider and take appropriate action regarding update on Texas Rising Star (TRS) activities: 8. Consider and take appropriate action regarding discussion of topics / issues to be addressed by the Child Care Advisory Group in the coming months: A. More information on the timing/dates of the market rate study survey (to support provider participation and outreach) B. Follow-up on the meeting/outreach opportunity with Congressman Nathaniel Moran C. Consider an update on Child Care Credential Associate Training D. Discussion of New Provider Orientation – Provider Attendance E. Update on proposal by Board staff to have the option to temporarily pause enrollment for one, multiple, or all Board-established Priority Group categories when an extenuating circumstance exists F. Preliminary discussion of other Child Care topics 9. Identification of items to be included on the next Child Care Advisory Group Meeting Agenda: 10. Set Date for the next Child Care Advisory Group Meeting: 11. Adjournment |
| Status: | Revised |
| TRD: | 2026006001 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 10:41 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Acute Psychiatric Bed Registry Workgroup (APBRW) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/22/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 705 West 51st Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Samantha Lewis, Stakeholder Engagement Liaison, Office of Mental Health Coordination, 512-913-3453 or Acutepsychbedregistryworkgroup@hhs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Acute Psychiatric Bed Registry Workgroup (APBRW) AGENDA Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 705 West 51st Street Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the workgroup presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Welcome, introductions, and roll call 2. Consideration of September 30, 2026, draft meeting minutes 3. Other States’ Bed Registries Overview a. Arizona 4. Subgroup Updates and Discussion a. Capacity and Needs b. Finance and Policy c. Operations and Workflow d. Technology and Data 5. Public Comment 6. Review action items 7. Closing remarks 8. Adjourn Public Comment: HHSC welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TCCVDS_PCReg_NOV2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre- register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHS staff to APBRW members and state staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to Acutepsychbedregistryworkgroup@hhs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to APBRW members and state staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/TCCVDS_PCReg_NOV2026. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to Acutepsychbedregistryworkgroup@hhs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to APBRW members and state staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the meeting in person at the meeting location, either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Samantha Lewis, Stakeholder Engagement Liaison, Office of Mental Health Coordination, 512-913-3453 or Acutepsychbedregistryworkgroup@hhs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Lewis at 512-913-3453 or Acutepsychbedregistryworkgroup@hhs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006002 |
| Related TRD: | 2026006000 |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 10:42 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | East Texas Council of Governments |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | WSET Child Care Advisory Group |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 02:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1421 S. Beckham Avenue |
| City: | Tyler |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Kitty Vickers, 903-218-6441, East Texas Council of Governments, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | And Virtually Via Conference Call To join the meeting by telephone please call the number below and enter the meeting ID. If you do not have a participant ID, just stay on the line and you will be entered into the meeting without one. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/167471792 Phone: +1 (650) 4191505 Meeting ID: 167471792# AGENDA 1. Call to Order: 2. Consider Public Comments: Time Limit: 3 Minutes. Interested Parties have an opportunity to address the Board or Committee, which has no obligation to respond in any manner to comments or questions asked of them by the speaker. If multiple speakers wish to address the same topic, a spokesperson will be selected. Any response by a member of the Board is limited by Texas law to a statement of specific factual information, a recitation of existing policy, or a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future WSET Board or Committee meeting. 3. Consider items from Child Care Advisory Group Members: Chair Camille Brown This agenda item shall allow any member of the Child Care Advisory Group the opportunity to discuss minor, non-action items such as recognitions, attendance at relevant events, upcoming relevant events, etc. that are not listed on this agenda, and which require no action by the Group. 4. Consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of the minutes of the Child Care Advisory Group meeting on May 1, 2026: 5. Consider an update on issues to be considered during the upcoming session of the Texas Legislature: Chair Camille Brown 6. Consider and take appropriate action regarding an update on Child Care Services (CCS): 7. Consider and take appropriate action regarding update on Texas Rising Star (TRS) activities: 8. Consider and take appropriate action regarding discussion of topics / issues to be addressed by the Child Care Advisory Group in the coming months: A. More information on the timing/dates of the market rate study survey (to support provider participation and outreach) B. Follow-up on the meeting/outreach opportunity with Congressman Nathaniel Moran C. Consider an update on Child Care Credential Associate Training D. Discussion of New Provider Orientation – Provider Attendance E. Update on proposal by Board staff to have the option to temporarily pause enrollment for one, multiple, or all Board-established Priority Group categories when an extenuating circumstance exists F. Preliminary discussion of other Child Care topics 9. Identification of items to be included on the next Child Care Advisory Group Meeting Agenda: 10. Set Date for the next Child Care Advisory Group Meeting: 11. Adjournment |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006003 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 11:00 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Technical Advisory Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/29/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 201 University Drive East, Embassy Suites Hotel |
| City: | College Station |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Catherine Morris, P.O. Box 5089, Abilene, TX 79602 (800) 687-1212 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | The meeting will be a hybrid meeting of in-person at the location above and via videoconference and/or teleconference. The chairman of the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation will preside over the meeting at the location above. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person or via Zoom: https://tbwef-org.zoom.us/j/82814636758 An electronic copy of the agenda and information for accessing the meeting by videoconference or teleconference can be found on our website at: www.txbollweevil.org ONLINE ACCESS: https://tbwef-org.zoom.us/j/82814636758 AGENDA: I. Call to Order. II. Roll Call and Confirmation of Quorum. III. Opening Remarks and Introductions. IV. Discussion and Possible Action Relating to Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Committee Meeting on October 28, 2025. V. Public Comment. VI. Discussion and Possible Action Relating to the Following Items: a. 2026 Boll Weevil and Pink Bollworm Program Update, b. 2026 Trap Density Recommendations, c. 2026 Treatment Trigger Recommendations, and d. Cotton Stalk Destruction Review and Recommendations. VII. Discussion and Possible Action Relating to the Following Industry Reports: a. Boll Weevil Research Update – Charles Suh and Lindsey Perkins b. Economic Impact Study Update – Dean McCorkle c. National Cotton Council Report i. Technical Advisory Committee Report and ii. International Technical Advisory Committee Recommendations d. Texas Department of Agriculture Report and e. Texas AgriLife Extension Report. VIII. Discussion and Possible Action Relating to Other Business Raised at Meeting to be placed on Next Agenda. IX. Discussion and Possible Action Relating to Next Meeting Date and Location. X. Adjourn. Auxiliary Aids or Services for Persons with a Disability. If you would like to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services, please notify the contact person listed on this meeting notice at least five days before the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (TTY: 7-7-1), so that appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006006 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 12:38 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Advisory Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 11/4/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:30 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 701 West 51st Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Melody Scott at Melody.Scott@hhs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Advisory Committee AGENDA November 4, 2026, 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st Street Austin, Texas 78751 Texas Penal Code Section 46.03(a)(14) states: “A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or goes with a firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or prohibited weapon listed in Section 46.05(a) … in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held, if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and if the entity provided notice as required by that chapter.” Please note that this governmental meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and notice of this meeting has been posted as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Section 46.15(o), prohibiting firearms and other weapons prohibited under Section 46.03, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via videoconference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the Committee presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with HHS policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Call to order, logistical announcements, and roll call 2. Consideration of August 25, 2026, draft meeting minutes 3. ECI program updates a. State office staff update b. Quarterly data c. Training and outreach d. Fiscal year 2026 Family Outcomes Survey results e. Legislative update on ECI Legislative Appropriations Request and reports for House Bill (H.B.) 117, H.B. 2310, and H.B. 3963, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 f. HHSC Sunset Advisory Commission report update 4. Family Health Services integration updates 5. Discussion about the Texas Early Childhood Inclusion Plan (H.B. 2310, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025) 6. Proposed rules presentation: Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 350, concerning Early Childhood Intervention Services 7. Member reports a. Local program activities b. Parent activities c. Inter/intra-agency partners’ activities 8. Public comment 9. Planning for next meeting 10. Adjourn The committee may take any action on any agenda item. Public Comment: HHSC welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/ECIAC_PCReg_Nov2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre- register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHS staff to ECI members and state staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to Melody Scott at Melody.Scott@hhs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to ECI members and state staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/ECIAC_PCReg_Nov2026. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to Melody Scott at Melody.Scott@hhs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to ECI members and state staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Melody Scott at Melody.Scott@hhs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Scott at Melody.Scott@hhs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006007 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 1:21 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | West Texas Centers for MHMR |
| Board: | Board of Trustees |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 409 Runnels Street |
| City: | Big Spring |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Debbie Moses (432) 264-3246 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Join Via Microsoft Teams Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/281696875691784?p=oeda9UImso0liDkVWr Meeting ID: 281 696 875 691 784 Passcode: vr3R4PB7 AGENDA 1. Public Comment 2. Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. CEO’s Report 6. Clinical Director’s Report 7. Consent Agenda a. HHSC IDD FY26 4th Quarter Performance Contract Compliance Report b. HHSC MH FY26 4th Quarter Performance Contract Compliance Report c. FY26 4th Quarter Quality Management Report 8. BOARD ACTION ITEMS: a. Consider Approval of CY27 Holiday Schedule b. Consider Approval of TCRMF Board of Trustees Election Ballot c. Consider Approval of FY27 Corporate Compliance Plan d. Consider Approval of FY26 4th Quarter Certified Financial Statement e. Consider Approval of FY26 4th Quarter Portfolio Summary f. Consider Approval to Auction Vehicles and Surplus Equipment g. Consider Approval of Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) Contract h. Consider Approval of Pharmacy Services RFP i. Consider Approval of Policies 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to the following designated sections of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 (Texas Open Meetings Act), the Board of Trustees will convene into closed session to discuss the following: a. Section 551.071 to consult with the Board’s attorney regarding pending or threatened litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of b. Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 and c. Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or the value of real property if deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.Section 551.073 to deliberate a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the governmental body if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. d. Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. 10. Discussion and any necessary action as a result of Executive Session. 11. NEW BUSINESS/COMMUNICATION ITEMS: a. Suicide Awareness Event b. Employee Recognition Celebration – December 15/16 c. Hall Bennett Hospital Building Update d. SB30 Project Update e. Grants Update f. MH FY26 Fiscal Review g. FY26 Corporate Compliance Annual Report |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006008 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 1:46 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | University Interscholastic League |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Legislative Council |
| Meeting Date: | 10/18/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 08:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 11301 Domain Dr |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Jamey Harrison |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council Meeting Westin Austin at the Domain 11301 Domain Dr Austin, TX 78758 October 18, 2026 The 86th annual meeting of the Legislative Council of the University Interscholastic League will be held on Sunday and Monday, October 18 & 19, 2026 at the Westin Austin at the Domain, Austin, Texas, according to the following agenda, unless otherwise announced by the Chair of the Legislative Council. Sunday, October 18, 2026 Time Agenda Item Room Individual Responsible 8:00 am Business Meeting Primrose C Richard Kilgore, Chair A. Quorum Call B. Adoption of Meeting Rules C. Adoption of Agenda D. Approval of June 10, 2026 Minutes 8:05 am Public Hearing (AA-BB) Individuals who are speaking before the Committee are asked to make their presentations as brief as possible. Scheduled speakers will be allowed no more than five (5) minutes and unscheduled speakers no more than three (3) minutes. Further written remarks are welcome. If more than one person is speaking to the same topic, please try to avoid repetition. We appreciate your cooperation as we have many proposals to hear this morning. AA. Scheduled Speakers 8:05 am 1. Sam Tipton, Texas Girls’ Coaches Association 8:10 am 2. Joe Martin, Texas High School Coaches Association 8:15 am 3. Glen West, Texas High School Coaches Association 8:20 am 4. Libby Pacheco, Texas High School Coaches Association 8:25 am 5. Brian Polk, Texas High School Coaches Association 8:30 am 6. Rusty Dowling, Texas High School Athletic Directors Association 8:35 am 7. Johnnie Carter, Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 8:40 am 8. Bill Theodore, Texas Association of Sports Officials 8:45 am 9. Eddie Hopkins, Texas High School Basketball Officials Association 8:50 am 10. Bobby Kleinecke, Texas Tennis Coaches Association 8:55 am 11. Philip Wiggins, Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association 9:00 am 12. John Carter, Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association 9:05 am 13. Kyle Stevens, Texas Wrestling Coaches Association 9:10 am 14. Ray Baca, Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas 9:15 am 15. Josh Stanaland, Texas Six Man Coaches Association 9:20 am 16. Brett Stewart, Houston Texans Youth Football Development 9:25 am 17. Danny McCray, Dallas Cowboys Youth Football Development 9:30 am 18. Avery Mack, proposal to add adaptive boys and girls swimming divisions 9:35 am 19. Chesney Gholston, proposal to allow junior high cross country to compete in the morning 9:40 am 20. Jane Penman, proposal to allow junior high cross country to compete in the morning 9:45 am 21. Rachael Nussbaum, proposal to add cycling as a sanctioned activity 9:50 am 22. Justin Tovar, proposal to allow magnet school students to compete at zoned school 9:55 am 23. Audrey Lee, proposal to add Global Robotics & Science Foundation to VEX Robotics Competition pathway 10:00 am 24. Christi Opiela, proposal to move all non-public schools to their own category after district competition in Academics 10:05 am 25. Colin Witt, proposal to restore streaming rights to competing schools 10:10 am 26. Karla Hardaway, proposal to add Ballet Folklórico as a UIL sanctioned activity 10:15 am 27. Michael Ramirez, proposals to amend Section 442(h) and middle school football overtime rules BB. Unscheduled Speakers 10:20 am Recess Public Hearing 9:30 am E. Standing Committee Meetings (or at such time as announced by chair) Academic Committee Bobby Azam Music Committee Eric Wright Athletic Committee Susan Bohn Policy Committee Aaron Hood (See posted agendas for Standing Committees) 12:00 pm Lunch Monday, October 19, 2026 9:00 am F. Reconvene Full Council EXECUTIVE SESSION THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MAY GO INTO CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHERE AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551. 1. Pursuant to Government Code, Section 551.071, Members of the UIL Legislative Council may consult with their attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation, and all matters identified in the agenda where the Committee members seek the advice of their attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. 2. Action, if any, in Open Session on items discussed in closed (executive) session. Meetings of the UIL Legislative Council are open to the public except for any closed (executive) session held in compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in a UIL Legislative Council meetings and desiring communication with the Committee or any special accommodations should contact the UIL Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The UIL Office is open Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The UIL Office may be contacted by phone (512) 471-5883 fax (512) 471-5908 email info@uiltexas.org. The UIL’s physical address is 1701 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78722. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006009 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 1:46 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | University Interscholastic League |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Legislative Council |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 11301 Domain Dr |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Jamey Harrison |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council Meeting Westin Austin at the Domain 11301 Domain Dr Austin, TX 78758 October 19, 2026 The 86th annual meeting of the Legislative Council of the University Interscholastic League will be held on Sunday and Monday, October 18 & 19, 2026 at the Westin Austin at the Domain, Austin, Texas, according to the following agenda, unless otherwise announced by the Chair of the Legislative Council. Monday, October 19, 2026 Time Agenda Item Room Individual Responsible 9:00 am Business Meeting Primrose C Richard Kilgore, Chair G. Old Business H. New Business 1. UIL Director’s report and other area reports (a) Academics David Stevens Academic Committee Bobby Azam, Chair (b) Music Brad Kent Music Committee Eric Wright, Vice Chair (c) Athletics Ray Zepeda Athletics Committee Susan Bohn, Chair (d) Policy Joel Nolte Policy Committee Aaron Hood, Chair I. Election of Officers for October 2026 to October 2027 J. Announcements K. Adjournment EXECUTIVE SESSION THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MAY GO INTO CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHERE AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551. 1. Pursuant to Government Code, Section 551.071, Members of the UIL Legislative Council may consult with their attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation, and all matters identified in the agenda where the Committee members seek the advice of their attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. 2. Action, if any, in Open Session on items discussed in closed (executive) session. Meetings of the UIL Legislative Council are open to the public except for any closed (executive) session held in compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in a UIL Legislative Council meetings and desiring communication with the Committee or any special accommodations should contact the UIL Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The UIL Office is open Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The UIL Office may be contacted by phone (512) 471-5883 fax (512) 471-5908 email info@uiltexas.org. The UIL’s physical address is 1701 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78722. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006010 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 1:48 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | University Interscholastic League |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Academic Standing Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/18/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 11301 Domain Dr |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | David Stevens, Jamey Harrison |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA UIL Standing Committee on Academics Westin Austin at the Domain 11301 Domain Dr Austin, TX 78758 October 18, 2026 A meeting of the UIL Standing Committee on Academics will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the Westin Domain, Austin, Texas, according to the following agenda, unless otherwise announced by the Chair. The standing committee meeting will begin 15 minutes after the conclusion of the full Council meeting that begins at 8:00 a.m. Time Agenda Item Room Individual Responsible Sunday, October 18 Business Meeting Camellia Bobby Azam, Chair 9:30 a.m. A. Quorum Call (or at such time B. Adoption of Meeting Rules as announced by C. Adoption of Agenda the chair) D. Approval of Minutes of June 10, 2026 E. Statement of Committee Purpose Purpose The purpose of this committee is to consider proposals for changes in the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules that have academics related aspects in order to report recommendations to the Legislative Council on October 19, 2026. The meeting is a business meeting of the committee and not a public hearing. Thus, presentations may not be made by outside groups or individuals during this meeting. If one of the committee members needs clarification, questions may be asked of those in attendance. The UIL Director or a designated member of the UIL staff and Legislative Council members not assigned to this committee shall be recognized to speak on any issue. F. Old Business 1. Staff Study/Reports G. New Business 1. Written Proposals Submitted by the Public a. A proposal to move all non-public schools from Academic UIL competitions, past district, into their own category b. A proposal to add Global Robotics & Science Foundation as a recognized administering organization for the VEX Robotics Competition pathway c. A proposal to change how points are awarded at the State Academic Meet for Cross-Examination Debate 2. Proposals Referred to the Academic Committee from Public Hearing H. Announcements I. Adjournment EXECUTIVE SESSION A COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MAY GO INTO CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHERE AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551. 1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 551.071, Committee members may consult with their attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation, and all matters identified in the agenda where the Committee members seek the advice of their attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. 2. Action, if any, in Open Session on items discussed in the Executive Session. Meetings of the University Interscholastic League Legislative Council are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in a Council meeting and desiring communication or other special accommodations should contact the UIL Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The UIL Office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays and contact information follows: phone (512) 471-5883 fax (512) 471-5908 email policy@uiltexas.org 1701 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78722. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006011 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 1:48 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | University Interscholastic League |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Athletic Standing Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/18/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 11301 Domain Dr |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Ray Zepeda, Jamey Harrison |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA UIL Standing Committee on Athletics Westin Austin at the Domain 11301 Domain Dr Austin, TX 78758 October 18, 2026 A meeting of the UIL Standing Committee on Athletics will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Westin Austin at the Domain, in Austin, Texas, according to the following agenda, unless otherwise announced by the Chair. The standing committee meeting will begin 15 minutes after the conclusion of the full Council meeting that begins at 8:00 a.m. Time Agenda Item Room Individual Responsible Sunday, October 18 Business Meeting Primrose AB Susan Bohn, Chair 9:30 a.m. A. Quorum Call (or at such time B. Adoption of Meeting Rules as announced by C. Adoption of Agenda the chair) D. Approval of Minutes of June 10, 2026 E. Statement of Committee Purpose Purpose The purpose of this committee is to consider proposals for changes in the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules that have athletic related aspects in order to report recommendations to the Legislative Council on October 19, 2026. The meeting is a business meeting of the committee and not a public hearing. Thus, presentations may not be made by outside groups or individuals during this meeting. If one of the committee members needs clarification, questions may be asked of those in attendance. The UIL Director or a designated member of the UIL staff and Legislative Council members not assigned to this committee shall be recognized to speak on any issue. F. Old Business 1. Staff Study/Reports a. A report from the MAC meeting on September 13, 2026 b. A report on the soccer card system c. A report regarding girls flag football d. A report regarding shot clock for basketball G. New Business 1. Written Proposals Submitted by the Public a. A proposal to permit the use of instant replay in all sports b. A proposal to limit track meets to after the school day or on weekends c. A proposal to institute restrictions around tournaments in team sports d. A proposal to establish an adaptive boys and girls swimming plan e. A proposal to allow Junior High cross country meets to compete in the morning f. A proposal to allow schools not on a block schedule to be permitted additional skills sessions per week g. A proposal to change the football, basketball and volleyball sport season dates h. A proposal to allow boys to play volleyball i. A proposal to add a competitive-balance and sportsmanship provision for water polo 2. Proposals Referred to Athletics Committee from Public Hearing 3. Staff Proposals a. A proposal for home field advantage for the first round of the playoffs in team sports b. A proposal to adjust scrimmage fees for officials c. A proposal to adjust the language regarding playoff playing dates for softball and baseball d. A proposal to allow 1A and 2A schools to participate in 4A team tennis e. A proposal to alter cross country junior high meet start times H. Announcements I. Adjournment EXECUTIVE SESSION A COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MAY GO INTO CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHERE AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551. 1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 551.071, Committee members may consult with their attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation, and all matters identified in the agenda where the Committee members seek the advice of their attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. 2. Action, if any, in Open Session on items discussed in the Executive Session. Meetings of the University Interscholastic League Legislative Council are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in a Council meeting and desiring communication, or other special accommodations should contact the UIL Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The UIL Office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays and contact information follows: phone (512) 471-5883 fax (512) 471-5908 email policy@uiltexas.org 1701 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78722. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006012 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 1:50 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | University Interscholastic League |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Music Standing Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/18/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 11301 Domain Dr |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Brad Kent, Jamey Harrison |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | "AGENDA UIL Standing Committee on Music Westin Austin at the Domain 11301 Domain Drive Austin, Texas 78758 October 18, 2026 A meeting of the UIL Standing Committee on Music will be held on October 18, 2026 at the Westin Austin at the Domain, Austin, Texas, according to the following agenda, unless otherwise announced by the Chair. The standing committee meeting will begin 15 minutes after the conclusion of the full council meeting that begins at 8:00 a.m." "Time" "Agenda Item" "Room" "Individual Responsible" "Sunday, October 18 9:30 a.m." "Business Meeting A. Quorum Call" "Lantana" "LaTonya Goffney, Chair" "(or at such time" "B. Adoption of Meeting Rules" "as announced by the chair)" "C. Adoption of Agenda D. Approval of Minutes of June 10, 2026" "E. Statement of Committee Purpose" " Purpose The purpose of this committee is to consider proposals for changes in the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules that have music related aspects in order to report recommendations to the Legislative Council on October 19, 2026. The meeting is a business meeting of the committee and not a public hearing. Thus, presentations may not be made by outside groups or individuals during this meeting. If one of the committee members needs clarification, questions may be asked of those in attendance. The UIL Director or a designated member of the UIL staff and Legislative Council members not assigned to this committee shall be recognized to speak on any issue." "F. Old Business 1. Staff Study/Reports" "2. Staff Proposals a. A proposal to remove pilot status from music sight-reading rules" "G. New Business 1. Written Proposals Submitted by the Public" "2. Proposals Referred to Music Committee from Public Hearing" "3. Staff Proposals" "H. Announcements I. Adjournment" "EXECUTIVE SESSION" "A COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MAY GO INTO CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHERE AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551." "1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 551.071, Committee members may consult with their attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation, and all matters identified in the agenda where the Committee members seek the advice of their attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas." "2. Action, if any, in Open Session on items discussed in the Executive Session." "Meetings of the University Interscholastic League Legislative Council are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in a Council meeting and desiring communication or other special accommodations should contact the UIL Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The UIL Office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays and contact information follows: phone (512) 471-5883 fax (512) 471-5908 email policy@uiltexas.org 1701 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78722." |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006013 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 1:51 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | University Interscholastic League |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Policy Standing Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/18/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 11301 Domain Dr |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Joel Nolte, Jamey Harrison |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA UIL Standing Committee on Policy The Westin Austin at the Domain 11301 Domain Dr Austin, TX 78758 October 18, 2026 A meeting of the UIL Standing Committee on Policy will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at The Westin Austin at the Domain, according to the following agenda, unless otherwise announced by the Chair. The standing committee meeting will begin 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Athletic standing committee meeting. Time Agenda Item Room Individual Responsible Sunday, October 18 Business Meeting Primrose AB Aaron Hood, Chair 10:30 a.m. A. Quorum Call (at the conclusion B. Adoption of Meeting Rules of the Athletic Standing C. Adoption of Agenda Committee) D. Approval of Minutes of June 10, 2026 E. Statement of Committee Purpose Purpose The purpose of this committee is to consider proposals for changes in the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules that have policy related aspects in order to report recommendations to the Legislative Council on October 19, 2026. The meeting is a business meeting of the committee and not a public hearing. Thus, presentations may not be made by outside groups or individuals during this meeting. If one of the committee members needs clarification, questions may be asked of those in attendance. The UIL Director or a designated member of the UIL staff and Legislative Council members not assigned to this committee shall be recognized to speak on any issue. F. Old Business 1. Staff Study/Reports a. Dance as a UIL sanctioned activity b. Girls Flag Football pilot G. New Business 1. Written Proposals submitted by the Public a. A proposal to change aide certification requirements for first opportunity transfers 2. Proposals Referred to Policy Committee from Public Hearing 3. Staff Proposals a. A proposal to allow students attending a school outside of their attendance zone to gradually transition into virtual/hybrid instruction b. A proposal to outline participation for junior high students enrolled in virtual/hybrid campuses and programs c. A proposal to clarify how students enrolled in virtual campuses will be counted d. A proposal to update language to aid schools in making determinations on the residence for a participant 4. Proposals Referred to Policy Committee from Standing Committees 5. Staff Update a. Staff update on PAPF process b. Staff review of waiver process c. Academic competition alignment request H. Announcements I. Adjournment EXECUTIVE SESSION A COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MAY GO INTO CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHERE AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551. 1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 551.071, Committee members may consult with their attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation, and all matters identified in the agenda where the Committee members seek the advice of their attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. 2. Action, if any, in Open Session on items discussed in the Executive Session. Meetings of the University Interscholastic League Legislative Council are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in a Council meeting and desiring communication or other special accommodations should contact the UIL Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The UIL Office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays and contact information follows: phone (512) 471-5883 fax (512) 471-5908 email policy@uiltexas.org 1701 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78722. |
| Status: | Revised |
| TRD: | 2026006016 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 2:34 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Board of Nursing |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:30 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1801 CONGRESS AVE #7.102 |
| City: | AUSTIN |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | PATRICIA.VIANES-CABRERA@BON.TEXAS.GOV |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING BOARD RETREAT OCTOBER 21, 2026 GEORGE H.W. BUSH BUILDING 1801 CONGRESS AVENUE ROOM 7.102 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 1:30pm until all business is concluded AGENDA Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. Call to Order: 1:30pm ROLL CALL I. Overview of Ethics Laws for State Officers – JVanderford II. Budget Process and Legislative Appropriations Request – GGonzales/KBenton III. National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2027 Awards – KShipp/AEdwards |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006017 |
| Related TRD: | 2026006016 |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 2:35 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Board of Nursing |
| Board: | BOARD RETREAT |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:30 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1801 CONGRESS AVE #7.102 |
| City: | AUSTIN |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | PATRICIA.VIANES-CABRERA@BON.TEXAS.GOV |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING BOARD RETREAT OCTOBER 21, 2026 GEORGE H.W. BUSH BUILDING 1801 CONGRESS AVENUE ROOM 7.102 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 1:30pm until all business is concluded AGENDA Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. Call to Order: 1:30pm ROLL CALL I. Overview of Ethics Laws for State Officers – JVanderford II. Budget Process and Legislative Appropriations Request – GGonzales/KBenton III. National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2027 Awards – KShipp/AEdwards |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006018 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 2:38 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Board of Nursing |
| Board: | BOARD MEETING |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/22/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1801 CONGRESS AVE #10-200 |
| City: | AUSTIN |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | PATRICIA.VIANES-CABRERA@BON.TEXAS.GOV |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 22-23, 2026 GEORGE H.W. BUSH BUILDING 1801 CONGRESS AVENUE, ROOM 4.300 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 9:00 AM until all business is concluded The Texas Board of Nursing posts this notice of its OCTOBER 22-23, 2026 board meeting this is an open meeting and will be held at the George H.W. Bush Building, 1801 Congress Avenue, Room 4.300, Austin, Texas 78701. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at this location. The Texas Board of Nursing will accept public comments at the OCTOBER 22-23, 2026, meeting. Members of the public will have opportunity to participate in the meeting as outlined in this notice. Members of the public may appear in person to address the Board during the open meeting at 1801 Congress Avenue, Room 4.300, Austin, Texas 78701. Public Comment Instructions: Please note: The public comment portion of the agenda is not a time to speak about pending cases. Any written comments must be submitted to: Public.Comments@bon.texas.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday. OCTOBER 19, 2026. Comments will be provided to Board members for review prior to the meeting but will not be read aloud during the public meeting. Members of the public wishing to address the Board in person during the public meeting will be permitted to do so. Open Forum will be held at 1:00pm on OCTOBER 22, 2026, at 1801 Congress Avenue, Room 4.300, Austin, Texas 78701. Each speaker will be given no more than three (3) minutes to speak. The Board President may reduce the time provided for public comments based on the number of requests received. TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 22-23, 2026 AGENDA Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. ____________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 am REVIEW OF AGENDA REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: July 23, 2026 Board Meeting CONSENT AGENDA: 1.2. Legal 1.2.1. Update of Pending Litigation in the Matters of: Adaku Charity Abakwue v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-19002934, 250th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas Texas Board of Nursing v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-19-008365, 345th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas Texas Board of Nursing v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-19-007180, Travis County, Texas Michelle Marie Edwards v. Texas Nursing Board, Cause No. D-1-GN-22-001375, 353rd District Court, Travis County Texas Edith Okechukwu Omietimi v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-24-003659, 419th District Court, Travis County, Texas, pending in Cause No. 15-25-00033-CV, in the Court of Appeals for the 15th District, Austin, Texas Elizabeth Erin Stratton v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-24-00527, 419th District Court, Travis County, Texas Omar Jacobo v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-25-004911, 250th District Court, Travis County, Texas Erick Scott Blackwood-Head v. Texas Board of Nursing, 455th District Court, Travis County, Texas Sandy McCoy Terri Deneui TNP D/B/A Texas Nurse Practitioners v. Stephen Brint Carlton Executive Director of the Texas Medical Board Kristin Benton Executive Director of the Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-26-006250, 419th District Court, Travis County, Texas The Board Reserves the Right to Convene in Executive Session, if Necessary, Pursuant to §551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to Discuss Pending or Contemplated Litigation in these Matters. 2.1. Financial Statement – 4TH Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026 - GGonzales/LPerez 3.1.1. Report on Promoting Continuing Competency - CRiley 3.1.2. Report on Implementation of the Knowledge Skills Training Assessment and Research (KSTAR) Nursing Program – KBenton/DGreen 3.2.1. Five-Year Report on New Nursing Education Programs and Currently Active Proposals – JHooper 3.2.2. Status Report on Programs with Sanctions – JHooper 3.2.3. Report on Communication Activities with Nursing Education Programs – JHooper 3.2.4. Consideration of Notification of Voluntary Closing of Nursing Education Program 3.2.4.a. Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas –Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program - JHooper 5.1.1. Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee - JVanderford 5.1.2. Quarterly Statistical Report – 4TH Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026 - GGonzales/KBenton 5.3.3. Texas Health and Human Services Commission e-Health Advisory Committee –PBradley 6.1. Nurse Licensure Compact Update – KBenton 7.1. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) 7.1.2. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Third Party Referral Report – TDiggs 7.1.3. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Advisory Committee – DBenbow 7.1.4. Texas Nurses Foundation/Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Enhanced Contract and Performance 7.1.5. Texas Nurses Foundation / Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Enhanced Contract and performance Monitoring Report, Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026 – EClayborn/JVanderford Monitoring Report, 4TH Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 – EClayborn/JVanderford 7.2. Fiscal Year 2027 Newly Executed and Renewed Contracts - GGonzales 8.1. Agreed Orders 8.2. Agreed Orders - KSTAR Program 8.3. Deferred Agreed Orders 8.4. Reinstatement Agreed Orders 8.5. Eligibility Agreed Orders 8.6. ALJ Proposals for Decision 8.6.1. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 1023541, STEPHANIE RENEE BELLAR, SOAH Docket No. 507-25-14857 – CLivingston/JVanderford 8.6.2. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 312685, CHRISTI BOUNDS, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-10607- EClayborn/JVanderford 8.6.3. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 1010427, Issued to HEATHER MICHELLE DIETRICH, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-12398 – EClayborn/JVanderford 8.6.4. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 836843, Issued to MATTHEW ANDREW GARCES, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-12493 – JStarr/JVanderford 8.6.5. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 1014916, Issued to MARY WAITHERA KARIUKI, SOAH Docket No. 507-25-13405 - CLivingston/JVanderford 8.6.6. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 931353, Issued to ERIKA GARCIA LINDSAY, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-04524 - JStarr/JVanderford 8.6.7. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 914422, Issued to AUGUSTINA NKEMAKONAM NWABUEZE, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-02014 - CLivingston/JVanderford 8.6.8. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Appeal of Eligibility Denial, Issued to EMILY PREKO, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-04778 - AJupe/JVanderford 8.6.9. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 304032, Issued to CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL ROCKWELL, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-17106 - CLivingston/JVanderford 8.6.10.Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 1088475, Issued to SYNTIA RACHELLE SALAIZ, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-23932 - AJupe/JVanderford 8.6.11.Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN 772844, Issued to GABRIELA REHLINGER SMITH, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-15120 - JStarr/JVanderford 8.6.12.Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN 695847, Issued to EDITH NKECHI WILLIAMS, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-14617 - JStarr/JVanderford 8.7. ALJ Default Proposals for Decision Remand 8.7.1. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 1062306, Issued to ANDREA ELLEN BURDICK, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-21460 – EClayborn/JVanderford 8.7.2. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 189720, Issued to CAROLYN ANNETTE CARMICHAEL, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-13931 – CLivingston/JVanderford 8.7.3. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 567624, Issued to PAMELA ANGIE EYAMBE, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-17804 – JStarr/JVanderford 8.7.4. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 337413, Issued to JESSICA ANN JONES, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-17792 – EClayborn/JVanderford 8.7.5. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 763373, Issued to RODRIGO MARTINEZ, JR., SOAH Docket No. 507-26-23814 – CLivingston/JVanderford 8.7.6. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 661942, Issued to EDITH MICHELLE TOLIVER, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-21628 – KSchoen/JVanderford 8.7.7. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 901788, Issued to SUSAN GRAPPE UECKERT, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-18197 – AJupe/JVanderford 1. ADMINISTRATION *1.1. Executive Director’s Report – KBenton 1.2. Legal - JVanderford C *1.2.1. Update of Pending Litigation in the Matters of: Adaku Charity Abakwue v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-19002934, 250th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas Texas Board of Nursing v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-19-008365, 345th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas Texas Board of Nursing v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-19-007180, Travis County, Texas Michelle Marie Edwards v. Texas Nursing Board, Cause No. D-1-GN-22-001375, 353rd District Court, Travis County Texas Edith Okechukwu Omietimi v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-24-003659, 419th District Court, Travis County, Texas, pending in Cause No. 15-25-00033-CV, in the Court of Appeals for the 15th District, Austin, Texas Elizabeth Erin Stratton v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-24-00527, 419th District Court, Travis County, Texas Omar Jacobo v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-25-004911, 250th District Court, Travis County, Texas Erick Scott Blackwood-Head v. Texas Board of Nursing, 455th District Court, Travis County, Texas Sandy McCoy Terri Deneui TNP D/B/A Texas Nurse Practitioners v. Stephen Brint Carlton Executive Director of the Texas Medical Board Kristin Benton Executive Director of the Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-26-006250, 419th District Court, Travis County, Texas The Board Reserves the Right to Convene in Executive Session, if Necessary, Pursuant to §551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to Discuss Pending or Contemplated Litigation in these Matters. 2. OPERATIONS C *2.1. Financial Statement – 4TH Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026 - GGonzales/LPerez 3. NURSING 3.1. Practice C *3.1.1. Promoting Continuing Competency Report – CRiley C *3.1.2. Report on Implementation of the Knowledge Skills Training Assessment and Research (KSTAR) Nursing Program – KBenton/DGreen 3.2. Education C *3.2.1. Five-Year Report on New Nursing Education Programs and Currently Active Proposals – JHooper C *3.2.2. Status Report on Programs with Sanctions – JHooper C *3.2.3. Report on Communication Activities with Nursing Education Programs – JHooper C 3.2.4. Consideration of Notification of Voluntary Closing of Nursing Education Program C *3.2.4.a. Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas –Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program - JHooper 3.2.5. Consideration of Findings and Proposed Action from Survey Visits *3.2.5.a. Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas –Vocational Nursing Education program-LValdez 4. ENFORCEMENT *4.1. Complaint Status Report – TDiggs 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS 5.1. Board Committees C *5.1.1. Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee – JVanderford C *5.1.2. Quarterly Statistical Report – 4TH Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026 - GGonzales/KBenton 5.2. Advisory Committees/Task Forces 5.2.1. Advanced Practice Nursing Advisory Committee – KShipp/DRiddle/TSherman 5.2.2. Nursing Practice Advisory Committee –KLeaderHorn/CHawkinsGarcia/MSchatt/NLewis/CRiley 5.3. Collaboration with Outside Agencies/Stakeholders 5.3.1. National Council of State Boards of Nursing 5.3.1.a. Report on the NCSBN Annual Meeting, held August 19-21, 2026 in Chicago, IL –EAdamson/MCavazos/KBenton 5.3.1.b. Appointment of Board Members to attend the NCSBN Mid-Year Meeting to be held in Kansas, MO, March 9-11, 2027 – KShipp/KBenton 5.3.1.c. Appointment of Board Members to attend the NCSBN Annual Meeting to be held in Chicago, IL, August 17-20, 2027 – KShipp/KBenton 5.3.2. Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council - KBenton 5.3.2.a. Nursing Advisory Committee – KBenton C *5.3.3. Texas Health and Human Services Commission e-Health Advisory Committee –PBradley 5.3.4. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies Career Pathways Nursing Workgroup - KBenton OPEN FORUM 6. OLD BUSINESS C *6.1. Nurse Licensure Compact Update - KBenton 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) **7.1.1. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Quarterly Report for the 4TH Quarter – SBumpus/BMajefski C *7.1.2. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Third Party Referral Report - TDiggs C *7.1.3. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Advisory Committee – DBenbow C *7.1.4. Texas Nurses Foundation / Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Enhanced Contract and Performance Monitoring Report, 4TH Quarter Fiscal Year 2026-EClayborn/JVanderford C *7.1.5. Texas Nurses Foundation / Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Enhanced Contract and performance Monitoring Report, Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026 – EClayborn/JVanderford C *7.2. Fiscal Year 2027 Newly Executed and Renewed Contracts - GGonzales *7.3. Consideration of Proposal of Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 216.3, Relating to Continuing Competency Requirements – CLivingston/JVanderford 8. PROPOSED BOARD ORDERS C *8.1. Agreed Orders Abdou, Ahlam Elwan RN# 810475 Albrecht, Sarah Nell RN# 948882 Aranda, Janett RN# 1103464/ LVN# 348108 Bates, Rebecca Elaine RN# 768350 Bibb-Serrano, Angselee Lyzandra LVN# 202994 Boen, Peggy Dawn LVN# 125000 Brown, Jimeria Lenell RN# 1144530 Butrick, Michelle Renee LVN# 345859 Contreras, Diana Renee LVN# 329258 Cooke, Heather Nichole RN# 831249/ LVN# 217674 Daves (Garcia), Jennifer Erin RN# 662416 Davis, Jason Kyle APRN# 1177126/ RN# 801920 Dean, Billie Jane RN# 845253/ LVN# 215110 Dunklin, Shannon Leigh RN# 862473 Gamble, Linda Denise LVN# 762349 Gonzales, Sweet Lanna Palacio RN# 974080 Hollins, Patty Lynn RN# 707105/ LVN# 159715 Hollrah, Carly Elizabeth RN# 897145 Hutter, Eric A. PTP WI LVN# 322313 James, Mary Aruk LVN# 221401/ RN Exam Petitioner Jiles, Rachel LVN# 1010819 Jyrkila, Jerry Lee RN# 729295 Kurtz, Amy Nicole RN# 902388 Lilly, Sherri Ann RN# 788043/ LVN# 224678 Martinez, Nohemi LVN# 1032250 Masood, Afsheen APRN# AP130769/ RN# 795241 Matara, Druscilla Kwamboka LVN# 333449 McCrary, Miaya LVN# 345617 McDowell, Devanie LVN# 336851 Mejias, Stephanie Brianne RN# 904926 Mugwimi, Lee Nganga RN# 777509 Okpamen, Oseluona APRN# AP138118/ RN# 867990 Orbeck, Travis RN# 1107279 Payton, Heidi Lagail RN# 717833 Pescador, Roy Tobias RN# 775158 Powell, Angie Rene RN# 652462/ LVN# 149379 Price, Jennifer Michelle LVN# 200561 Ritchey, Jan Renee RN# 606928 Robison, Leslie Ann LVN# 323247 Stapp, Lauree Lorene RN# 564360 Steele, Kelli Marlisle RN# 829110/ LVN# 172140 Telford, Lakedra Michelle LVN# 227268 Theys, Danny Lee LVN# 353626 Thomas, Jackie Marie APRN#1074023/RxAuth#43256/RN#755355/LVN#190384 Turnage, Anne Noella RN# 930093 Villegas, Stacy Marie LVN# 1034870 Whitaker, Joesph Carter RN# 242389 Williams, Lindesay Angela LVN# 1017756/ RN Exam Petitioner C *8.2. Agreed Orders-KSTAR Program Buchanan, Cathryn Autrey RN# 669746 Garcia, Belem RN# 1143619 Gonzalez, Nephtali RN# 1127061/ LVN# 331215 Griffin, Sandra Ivette RN# 1150520 Mahmood, Anum Fatima RN# 1147975 Reyes, Cynna Marie RN# 770547/ LVN# 210322 C *8.3. Deferred Agreed Order Palmero, Carlos Diego RN#945479 C *8.4. Reinstatement Agreed Orders Akingbade Olusola Aderemi RN# 763324/ LVN# 200057 Barker, Sara I RN# 716391 Madrid, Sarah Jane RN# 898814 Sawyer, Russell Scott RN# 658266 Villanueva, Maria Theresa LVN# 333254 C *8.5. Eligibility Agreed Order Toney, Panya Ledella RN/LVN Exam Petitioner 8.6. ALJ Proposals for Decision C *8.6.1. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 1023541, STEPHANIE RENEE BELLAR, SOAH Docket No. 507-25-14857 – CLivingston/JVanderford 8.6.1.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 1023541, STEPHANIE RENEE BELLAR, SOAH Docket No. 507-25-14857 C *8.6.2. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 312685, CHRISTI BOUNDS, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-10607 - EClayborn/JVanderford 8.6.2.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 312685, CHRISTI BOUNDS, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-10607 C *8.6.3. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 1010427, Issued to HEATHER MICHELLE DIETRICH, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-12398 – EClayborn/JVanderford 8.6.3.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 1010427, Issued to HEATHER MICHELLE DIETRICH, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-12398 C *8.6.4. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 836843, Issued to MATTHEW ANDREW GARCES, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-12493 – JStarr/JVanderford 8.6.4.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 836843, Issued to MATTHEW ANDREW GARCES, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-12493 C *8.6.5. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 1014916, Issued to MARY WAITHERA KARIUKI, SOAH Docket No. 507-25-13405 - CLivingston/JVanderford 8.6.5.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 1014916, Issued to MARY WAITHERA KARIUKI, SOAH Docket No. 507-25-13405 C *8.6.6. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 931353, Issued to ERIKA GARCIA LINDSAY, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-04524 - JStarr/JVanderford 8.6.6.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 931353, Issued to ERIKA GARCIA LINDSAY, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-04524 C *8.6.7. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 914422, Issued to AUGUSTINA NKEMAKONAM NWABUEZE, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-02014 - CLivingston/JVanderford 8.6.7.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 914422, Issued to AUGUSTINA NKEMAKONAM NWABUEZE, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-02014 C *8.6.8. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Appeal of Eligibility Denial, Issued to EMILY PREKO, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-04778 - AJupe/JVanderford 8.6.8.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Appeal of Eligibility Denial, Issued to EMILY PREKO, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-04778 C *8.6.9. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 304032, Issued to CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL ROCKWELL, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-17106 - CLivingston/JVanderford 8.6.9.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 304032, Issued to CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL ROCKWELL, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-17106 C *8.6.10. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 1088475, Issued to SYNTIA RACHELLE SALAIZ, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-23932 - AJupe/JVanderford 8.6.10.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 1088475, Issued to SYNTIA RACHELLE SALAIZ, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-23932 C *8.6.11. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN 772844, Issued to GABRIELA REHLINGER SMITH, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-15120 - JStarr/JVanderford 8.6.11.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN 772844, Issued to GABRIELA REHLINGER SMITH, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-15120 C *8.6.12. Consideration of Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement Agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN 695847, Issued to EDITH NKECHI WILLIAMS, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-14617 - JStarr/JVanderford 8.6.12.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN 695847, Issued to EDITH NKECHI WILLIAMS, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-14617 8.7. ALJ Default Proposals for Decision Remands C *8.7.1. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 1062306, Issued to ANDREA ELLEN BURDICK, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-21460 – EClayborn/JVanderford 8.7.1.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 1062306, Issued to ANDREA ELLEN BURDICK, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-21460 C *8.7.2. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 189720, Issued to CAROLYN ANNETTE CARMICHAEL, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-13931 – CLivingston/JVanderford 8.7.2.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 189720, Issued to CAROLYN ANNETTE CARMICHAEL, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-13931 C *8.7.3. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 567624, Issued to PAMELA ANGIE EYAMBE, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-17804 – JStarr/JVanderford 8.7.3.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 567624, Issued to PAMELA ANGIE EYAMBE, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-17804 C *8.7.4. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 337413, Issued to JESSICA ANN JONES, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-17792 – EClayborn/JVanderford 8.7.4.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN # 337413, Issued to JESSICA ANN JONES, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-17792 C *8.7.5. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 763373, Issued to RODRIGO MARTINEZ, JR., SOAH Docket No. 507-26-23814 – CLivingston/JVanderford 8.7.5.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 763373, Issued to RODRIGO MARTINEZ, JR., SOAH Docket No. 507-26-23814 C *8.7.6. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 661942, Issued to EDITH MICHELLE TOLIVER, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-21628 – KSchoen/JVanderford 8.7.6.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 661942, Issued to EDITH MICHELLE TOLIVER, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-21628 C *8.7.7. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 901788, Issued to SUSAN GRAPPE UECKERT, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-18197–AJupe/JVanderford 8.7.7.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN # 901788, Issued to SUSAN GRAPPE UECKERT, SOAH Docket No. 507-26-18197 9. MISCELLANEOUS *9.1. Review of the Board Quarterly Meeting Evaluation – KShipp 9.2. Board Development: Discussion of Future Board Development Topics – DChambers/CHGarcia/ MGLandrum/KBenton *9.3. Board Meeting, Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting and Informal Conference Dates for 2027 – KBenton/PVianes-Cabrera *9.4. Appointment of Board Members to Board of Nursing Committees for 2027 - KShipp *9.5. Election of Board Vice-President for 2027-2029 - KShipp October 9, 2026 (2:20PM) * - Written materials Sent from Office ** - Written materials Sent from third party C - Item is placed on consent (no discussion of the material(s) required) |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006020 |
| Related TRD: | 2026006001 |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 3:20 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Acute Psychiatric Bed Registry Workgroup (APBRW) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/22/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 705 West 51st Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Samantha Lewis, Stakeholder Engagement Liaison, Office of Mental Health Coordination, 512-913-3453 or Acutepsychbedregistryworkgroup@hhs.texas.gov. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Acute Psychiatric Bed Registry Workgroup (APBRW) AGENDA Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 705 West 51st Street Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the workgroup presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence also known as “AI” Notetakers is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Welcome, introductions, and roll call 2. Consideration of September 30, 2026, draft meeting minutes 3. Other States’ Bed Registries Overview a. Arizona 4. Subgroup Updates and Discussion a. Capacity and Needs b. Finance and Policy c. Operations and Workflow d. Technology and Data 5. Public Comment 6. Review action items 7. Closing remarks 8. Adjourn Public Comment: HHSC welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/APBRW_PCReg_OCT2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre- register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHS staff to APBRW members and state staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to Acutepsychbedregistryworkgroup@hhs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to APBRW members and state staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/APBRW_PCReg_OCT2026. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to Acutepsychbedregistryworkgroup@hhs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to APBRW members and state staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the meeting in person at the meeting location, either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Samantha Lewis, Stakeholder Engagement Liaison, Office of Mental Health Coordination, 512-913-3453 or Acutepsychbedregistryworkgroup@hhs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Lewis at 512-913-3453 or Acutepsychbedregistryworkgroup@hhs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006022 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/9/2026 4:11 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Real Estate Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1700 Congress Ave., Room 400a |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Amber Hinton, Recording Secretary, PO Box 12188, Austin, TX 78701, amber.hinton@trec.texas.gov, www.trec.texas.gov |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA FOR TEXAS REAL ESTATE INSPECTOR COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, October 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Meeting location: Stephen F. Austin Building 1700 N. Congress Ave., Room 400a Austin, Texas 78701 Teleconference option: Microsoft Teams teleconference Meeting ID: 292 469 882 562 097 Passcode: dJ7Mz9Vg Call in (audio only): +1 512-372-4166 United States, Austin Phone Conference ID: 329 579 031# To participate by providing public comment during the meeting, contact general.counsel@trec.texas.gov by 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2026, along with the agenda item number you wish to speak on. In accordance with normal Commission practice, meeting materials will be available on the TREC website before the meeting at the following URL: https://www.trec.texas.gov/apps/meetings/ 1. Call to order 2. Discussion and possible action to excuse Committee member’s absence(s), if any 3. Ratification of the minutes of the July 20, 2026, meeting 4. General comments from visitors or written comments on non-agenda items 5. Reports from Subcommittees: a. Education Subcommittee b. Standards of Practice Subcommittee 6. Staff Reports: a. Executive Division b. Enforcement Division c. Education and Examinations Division d. Licensing Division 7. Discussion and possible action regarding changes to the Standards of Practice (22 TAC §§ 535.227 – 535.233) and the Property Inspection Report Form, including the preamble 8. Discussion and possible action regarding 22 TAC §535.220, Professional Conduct and Ethics, related to disclosure of certain property conditions 9. Discussion and possible action regarding potential items to be addressed in the Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review course 10. Discussion and possible action regarding any legislative recommendations for the 90th Texas Legislature 11. Request for future meeting agenda items 12. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates: Proposed dates for future meetings: Tuesday, January 19, 2027 Monday, April 12, 2027 Monday, July 19, 2027 Tuesday, October 12, 2027 13. Adjourn In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any requests for reasonable accommodation needed by persons desiring to attend this open meeting should be submitted by that person to Amber Hinton at 512-936-3000. Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006023 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/11/2026 10:17 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Executive Director Search Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1717 West 6th Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Call TLHIGA at (800) 982-6362 or go to www.txlifega.org |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | The Executive Director Search Committee meeting will be held as a videoconference/teleconference. Teleconference meeting access information: Dial in Number (Toll Free): 1.346.248.7799 Meeting ID: 880 4485 8463 Password: 083785 Consideration and possible action on: 1) Consent agenda 2) Evaluation of progress of the transition to the new Executive Director 3) Executive Session 4) Items discussed in Executive Session 5) Prepare report to the Board of Directors 6) Committee's next meeting date. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006024 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/12/2026 8:04 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Region 6 San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | Executive Committee |
| Meeting Date: | 10/20/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 02:30 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | United Way of Greater Houston 50 Waugh Drive |
| City: | Houston |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For additional information or to be notified of future Planning Group meetings, please contact: Region 6 Planning Group Sponsor, at: 713-274-3589, SanJacFldPG@harriscountytx.gov, or Office of the County Engineer (RRD), Attention: San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group Sponsor, 1111 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77002. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Region 6 San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group Executive Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. United Way Community Resource Center 50 Waugh Drive Houston, Texas 77007 To All Interested Parties: Notice is hereby given that a meeting for the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group (SJRFPG) will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:30 PM at United Way Community Resource Center 50 Waugh Drive Houston, Texas 77007. Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address the RFPG in-person. Members of the public wishing to provide comments during the meeting should follow the registration procedures found on the last page of this agenda. All interested parties are invited to attend. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider and take action on matters brought before the board of SJRFPG as indicated below. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome and Roll Call 3. Registered Public Comments on Agenda Items (Limit of 3 Minutes Per Person) 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 5. The SJRFPG Executive Committee may go into an Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code for the consideration of personnel matters, specifically, persons being considered for appointment of voting member on the SJRFPG to represent the Flood Districts. 6. Public Comments – Limit 3 Minutes Per Person 7. Adjournment The San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group may announce that it will go into executive session on any item listed on this agenda if the subject matter is permitted by law for a closed session. The open portions of this meeting will be recorded and made available to the public upon request. **The San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group may go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, for one or more of the following reasons: (1) consultation with attorney to seek or receive legal advice or consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation (2) discussion about the value or transfer of real property (3) discussion about a prospective gift or donation (4) consideration of specific personnel matters (5) discussion about security personnel or devices or (6) discussion of certain economic development matters. The San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group may announce that it will go into Executive Session on any item listed on this agenda if the subject matter is permitted for a closed session by provisions of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.** PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to address the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group whether attending the meeting may do so by sending an email to: SanJacFldPG@harriscountytx.gov or calling 713-274-3589 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting and provide the following information: • Your name, phone number, email address, and who you are representing • Si necesita un traductor If you require a translator (Spanish), and • If you will be speaking on an agenda item, which item If you sign up to speak, you will be placed in a queue and will be called when it is your time to speak. At the discretion of the Chair, and only if time allows, additional public comment may be accepted at the end of the meeting. If you wish to provide written comments prior to or after the meeting, please email your comments to SanJacFldPG@harriscountytx.gov and include “Region 6 Flood Planning Group Meeting” in the subject line of the email. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006025 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/12/2026 8:49 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation |
| Board: | Board of Directors |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/20/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:30 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 6701 Shirley Ave |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Rebecca DeLeon - 512-220-1174 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA To be held at the offices of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation 6701 Shirley Avenue Austin, Texas 78752 October 20, 2026 10:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Lemuel Williams, Chair CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance – I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Allegiance – Honor the Texas flag I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. The Board of Directors of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on the following: PUBLIC COMMENT PRESIDENT’S REPORT David Long, President Tab A: Monthly Financial Reports Tab B: Homeownership Finance Report Tab C: Development Finance Report Tab D: Texas Foundations Fund (TFF) Report ACTION ITEMS IN OPEN MEETING: Tab 1 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Approval of Minutes of the Board Meeting held on August 18, 2026. Tab 2 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Approval of a Resolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt for Homeownership Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Tab 3 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Approval of a Resolution approving an Amended and Restated Master Servicing and Sale Agreement (Relating to Bond-Financed Programs). Tab 4 Presentation and Discussion of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation’s Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Strategic Plans. Tab 5 Closed Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Discussion pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074). Tab 6 Review, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session and any related actions. CLOSED MEETING: Consultation with legal counsel on legal matters – Texas Government Code § 551.071 Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property – Texas Government Code § 551.072 Deliberation regarding prospective gift or donation to the state or Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation – Texas Government Code § 551.073 Personnel Matters – Texas Government Code § 551.074 Implementation of security personnel or devices – Texas Government Code § 551.076 Other matters authorized under the Texas Government Code ACTION ITEMS IN OPEN MEETING: Action in Open Meeting on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CLOSING COMMENTS ADJOURN A Board member of the Corporation may participate in a Board meeting by video conference pursuant to Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code. A quorum of the Board will meet at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation’s headquarters located at 6701 Shirley Avenue., Austin Texas, 78752. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Rebecca DeLeon, ADA Responsible Employee, at 512-220-1174 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements can be made. Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation reserves the right to recess this meeting (without adjourning) and convene at a later stated time, if and to the extent allowed by law. If Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation adjourns this meeting and reconvenes at a later time, the later meeting will be held in the same location as this meeting. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation also reserves the right to proceed into a closed meeting during the meeting in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. If permitted by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, any item on this Agenda to be discussed in an open meeting may also be discussed by the Board (and any other authorized persons) in closed meeting. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006026 |
| Related TRD: | 2026005944 |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/12/2026 8:51 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | South Plains Association of Governments |
| Board: | Region 7 Upper Brazos Flood Planning Group |
| Committee: | Region 7 Upper Brazos Flood Planning Group |
| Meeting Date: | 10/21/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 11:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B |
| City: | Lubbock |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | jcoleman@spag.org |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Topic: Region 7 Upper Brazos Regional Flood Planning Group (UBRFPG) Meeting Time: 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) OPTION 1: 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B Lubbock, TX 79413 OPTION 2: Microsoft Teams Join on your computer, mobile app or room device (camera must be on for quorum) https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28089968800052?p=okEoNnEvwHJO5PquvW Meeting ID: 280 899 688 000 52 Passcode: Vy6hZ6ax Agenda: 1. Call to Order. 2. Welcome & Determination of Quorum. 3. Public comments – limit 3 minutes per person. 4. Update from Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) staff, Alexis Morganroth. 5. Update from Region 8 RFPG Liaison Report- Dr. Peyton Lisenby. 6. Update from SPAG staff, Jessica Coleman a. Financial report. b. Other updates. 7. ACTION ITEMS: a. Announce resignation of Secretary Richard Blake Moore and address appointing of interim Secretary. b. Consider the approval and certification of the finance report expenditures. c. Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes. 8. Update from Freese & Nichols team. a. Task 4A/5A Identification and Recommendation of FMEs, FMPs, and FMSs b. Task 6A and 6B Impact and Contribution of Regional Flood Plan c. Task 7 Flood Response Information and Activities d. Task 9 Flood Infrastructure Financing Analysis e. Task 4C Performance of Flood Management Evaluations 9. Presentation by FME consultant EDGE Engineering on midpoint updates for Region 7 Upper Brazos Task 5B FME for Small Communities projects. 10. New/other business 11. Adjourn Public Comment: Citizens may address the Planning Group concerning an issue of interest that is posted on the agenda for the meeting. All Public Comments shall be taken at the Chairman’s discretion under the following guidance: a) All individuals desiring to make oral public comment may submit requests to the “Public Comment Sign-in Sheet” at least five minutes prior to start of meeting and should identify himself/herself before providing his/her Public Comment. b) Members of the public who wish to provide oral or written comments during designated portions of the meeting may do so by signing up in advance or attending a scheduled meeting. Please contact cbaldivia@spag.org or at 6811 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, Suite B. c) Written comments may be submitted prior to and after the meeting to cbaldivia@spag.org or at 6811 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, Suite B. d) All Public Comments shall be made in relation to the posted agenda item, unless otherwise decided at the discretion of the Chairman. e) Each speaker will receive three minutes, and no portion of a speaker’s allotted time may be given (assigned, relinquished, donated) to another speaker. Note: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated, and/or acted upon in a different order than set forth. Additional information about this meeting is available by contacting Chelsey Baldivia at the South Plains Association of Governments at (806) 762-8721 or in person at 6811 Indiana Ave, Suite B, Lubbock, TX 79413. PUBLIC NOTICE This notice complies with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041 (Notice of Meeting Requirements) Section 551.043 (Time and Accessibility of Notice Requirements) Section 551.053 (Notice of Requirements of a Political Subdivision Extending into Four or More Counties) and Section 551.127 (Videoconference Call). The notice has been filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting with the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, and posted on the website Texas Water Development Board at twdb.org |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006027 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/12/2026 9:49 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Sabine River Compact Commission |
| Board: | Sabine River Compact Commission |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 11/12/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 09:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 1001 E. McCarty Lane |
| City: | San Marcos |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Kim Ford, Secretary (318) 256-4112 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | Information regarding Open Meeting Agenda Call to Order Approve Agenda Reading and Approval of Minutes Report of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer Approve Audit Report for FY 25-26 Report of Committees Unfinished Business New Business - Designation of First Financial Bank as SRCA Financial Institute Location and date of Spring Meeting Adjournment |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006028 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/12/2026 10:04 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Health and Human Services Commission |
| Board: | N/A |
| Committee: | e-Health Advisory Committee (eHAC) |
| Meeting Date: | 11/6/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 701 West 51st Street |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to HHSHealthIT@hhsc.state.tx.us. |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | e-Health Advisory Committee (eHAC) AGENDA November 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 West 51st Street Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhs.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function. This meeting will also be conducted via video conference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the committee presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above. Meeting Notice: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots is prohibited in this meeting. In accordance with Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the use of Artificial Intelligence, also known as “AI” Notetakers, is expressly prohibited. Producers will not admit a ‘bot’ or other autonomous agent into the meeting. If a ‘bot’ should inadvertently gain entrance, it will be removed from the meeting by one of our producers. Attendees who would like to provide public comments should see the Public Comment section below. 1. Call to order, welcome, and roll call 2. Discussion and possible consideration of subcommittee recommendations a. Telemedicine, Telehealth, and Telemonitoring 3. Public comment 4. Adjourn The committee may take action on any agenda item. Public Comment: HHSC welcomes public comments pertaining to topics above. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options: 1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/eHAC_PCReg_Nov2026 no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker must state their name and on whose behalf they are speaking, if anyone. If you pre- register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHS staff to eHAC members and state staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to HHSHealthIT@hhsc.state.tx.us immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. HHS staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to eHAC members and state staff. 2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhs.org/eHAC_PCReg_Nov2026. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to HHSHealthIT@hhsc.state.tx.us no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Please include your name and the organization you represent or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to HHSC immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. HHS staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to eHAC members and state staff. 3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to HHSHealthIT@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact HHSHealthIT@hhsc.state.tx.us at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006029 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/12/2026 10:26 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Region C Regional Water Planning Group |
| Board: | REGION C REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP |
| Committee: | REGION C WATER PLANNING GROUP |
| Meeting Date: | 10/19/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 616 SIX FLAGS DRIVE |
| City: | ARLINGTON |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Kevin Ward, 817.467.4343 |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | I. ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – FEBRUARY 2, 2026 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER) IV. PRIMARY ACTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Consider re-appointment or replacement of RWPG members with terms expiring in November 2026. Call for nominations to fill vacancies and vote to fill vacancies. B. Accept nominations for officers for the 2031 planning cycle consider election of Region C Water Planning Group Officers. C. Consider submitted proposal from Freese & Nichols (FNI) in response to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Technical Consulting Services for the 2031 Regional Water Plan and vote to select firm to perform Technical Consulting Services for the 2031 Regional Water Plan. D. Consider authorizing the Trinity River Authority to enter into a contract for Technical Consulting Services with the selected firm. V. OTHER ITEMS (MAY RESULT IN ACTIONS) A. Schedule Overview. VI. OTHER DISCUSSION A. Updates from the Chair. B. Report from Regional Liaisons. C. Report from Texas Water Development Board. D. Other Reports. VII. ADJOURNMENT |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006031 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/12/2026 11:01 AM CDT |
| Agency Name: | San Antonio Water System |
| Board: | San Antonio Water System Board of Trustees |
| Committee: | Water Violation Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 11:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 2800 US Highway 281 N |
| City: | San Antonio |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Nathan Riggs, 210-704-7283, nlriggs@saws.org |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | AGENDA SAWS DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE (DRC) SAWS Headquarters, 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 N, San Antonio, TX 78212 Customer Service Building (Tower 2) and via MS Teams Conference TOWER 2, ROOM 145 Friday October 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. This meeting is being held in a hybrid state with a quorum of DRC members being physically present at SAWS HQ and the rest being in attendance via MS Teams link. Any member of the public who wishes to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting, but cannot attend in person or via MS Teams, may do so by submitting written comments via email to wateringviolation@saws.org by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Please include your name and the number of the agenda item, if any, on which your comments apply. Written comments must be limited to 300 words or less in total. All written public comments will be available to DRC Members prior to or at the beginning of the meeting and will become part of the public record. The DRC Chair may, by discretion, have some or all the submitted comments read aloud. If you wish to comment during the meeting, please call 210-233-2374 by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and leave your name, phone number and the agenda item on which your comments apply. Attend the meeting in person or access the meeting by the link below and you will be called upon during the meeting at the appropriate time. To watch the meeting, go to: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/257675471012501?p=lG1FNEYORLJ5db5Hk8 Meeting password: Bm9Bc92A The meeting ID is 257 675 471 012 501 1. Meeting Called to Order by the DRC Chair 2. Public Comments – Three (3) Minutes Each 3. Approval of Minutes: July 24, 2026, Quarterly Meeting 4. Announcements a. New committee members! • Mike Fisher • Karen Cavada • Shannon Salmón Haas b. Staff Introductions 5. Training/Refresher: SAWS Watering Rules Enforcement and DRC Process 6. Updates from the DRC Chair 7. DRC Panels A18 and B18 are scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. respectively. 8. Next DRC Quarterly Meeting: Friday, January 22, 2027, at 11:30 a.m. (Room C145, Tower 2). 9. Adjournment. The San Antonio Water System DRC Quarterly Meeting of October 16, 2026, is hereby adjourned. |
| Status: | Accepted |
| TRD: | 2026006032 |
| Related TRD: | N/A |
| Submitted Date/Time: | 10/12/2026 12:03 PM CDT |
| Agency Name: | Texas A&M University System Board of Regents |
| Board: | The Texas A&M University System |
| Committee: | N/A |
| Meeting Date: | 10/16/2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 01:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Address: | 100 Gene Stallings Boulevard, Board of Regents Annex, Board Meeting Room, College Station, Texas, College Station, Texas 77843 |
| City: | College Station |
| State: | TX |
| Additional Information: | Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu |
| Emergency Meeting: | No |
| Emergency Reason: | N/A |
| Agenda: | NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE/TEXAS REGISTER DIVISION Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Board: The Texas A&M University System Committee: Committee on Academic and Student Affairs Date of Meeting: 10/16/2026 Time of Meeting: 1:00 pm Street Location: 100 Gene Stallings Boulevard, Board of Regents Annex, Board Meeting Room, College Station, Texas, College Station, Texas 77843. City Location: College Station Additional Information Obtained From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu The Committee on Academic and Student Affairs will convene a meeting on the following agenda. This meeting will be conducted via videoconference as permitted by Texas Gov’t Code § 551.127. As a quorum of the Board may be present, this meeting is being posted as a special meeting of the full Board. The meeting will be held in the Board Meeting Room, Board Annex, 100 Gene Stallings Blvd, College Station, Texas 77843. The agenda is as follows: I. Committee Chairman’s welcome and comments regarding meeting agenda -- Regent Sam Torn II. Legal and Personnel Discussion: 1. Agenda Items 2. SB 37 Update 3. AAUP v. Albritton TAMU-CC employment action and any other pending or contemplated litigation 4. System Policies III. Discussion and possible action on items requiring Board approval under Texas Education Code §51.103, §51.352, and §51.942 IV. Discussion and update on the General Education Curriculum Advisory Committee - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board V. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of new degree programs for System universities and discussion of award of embedded associate degrees VI. Presentation and discussion on the review of the RELLIS Academic Alliance VII. Discussion of initiative regarding the university mission and public trust VIII. Discussion and update on scooter safety IX. Discussion of next steps and directions for Topics II through VIII X. Possible action on agenda items A through W (items listed below) The Committee may convene into executive session pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071, .072 or .074, or as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act on any of the topics listed on the agenda. Agenda topics are scheduled to follow each other consecutively but may be taken out of order. List of Agenda Items A) Appointment of Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Curriculum, Data and Compliance of Tarleton State University, Tarleton B) Appointment of Associate Provost for Retention and Completion and Dean of Graduate Studies of Tarleton State University, Tarleton C) Appointment of Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Curriculum, Policy, and Graduate Studies Support of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas A&M-Kingsville D) Appointment of Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Curriculum and Global Engagement of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas A&M-Kingsville Approval of Academic Tenure: E) East Texas A&M University F) Prairie View A&M University G) Tarleton State University H) Texas A&M International University I) Texas A&M University J) Texas A&M University-Central Texas K) Texas A&M University-Kingsville L) Texas A&M University-Texarkana M & N) Texas A&M University-Victoria O) Approval of a New Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree Programs with a Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Tarleton P) Approval of a New Professional Science Master’s Degree Program with a Major in Applied Biosciences and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Tarleton Q) Approval of a New Doctor of Business Administration Degree Program with a Major in Entrepreneurship and Community Resilience and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Tarleton R) Approval of a New Bachelor of Science Degree Program with a Major in Conservation Law Enforcement and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas A&M-Kingsville S) Approval of a New Bachelor of Science Degree Program with a Major in Outdoor Enterprise Management and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas A&M-Kingsville T) Approval of a New Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program in Integrative Genetics and Genomics and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, A&M-San Antonio U) Approval of a New Master of Athletic Training Degree Program with a Major in Athletic Training and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, TAMUT V) Approval of a New Doctor of Business Administration Degree Program with a Major in Business Administration and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, TAMUT W) Establishment of the Center for the Study of War and Society, Texas A&M Meeting Accessibility: This meeting is open to the public at the above address. Individuals requiring special accommodations should contact the Board Office prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Contact information is as follows: phone (979) 845-9600 fax (979) 845-0835 email: bor@tamus.edu. CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Nichole B. Bunker Board of Regents General Counsel A&M-Central Texas Texas A&M University-Central Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi A&M-San Antonio Texas A&M University-San Antonio ETAMU East Texas A&M University PVAMU Prairie View A&M University RELLIS Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity and Selfless Service TAMHSC Texas A&M Health Science Center TAMIU Texas A&M International University TAMUG Texas A&M University at Galveston TAMUT Texas A&M University-Texarkana TAMUV Texas A&M University-Victoria Tarleton Tarleton State University Texas A&M at Qatar Texas A&M University at Qatar Texas A&M Texas A&M University Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M University-Kingsville THECB Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board WTAMU West Texas A&M University |