Bill > HB4666

This bill modifies various reporting requirements for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), primarily changing the frequency and timing of several mandated reports. The bill shifts multiple annual reporting requirements to biennial (every two years) reporting, with most reports now due by December 1st of even-numbered years. Specifically, the bill adjusts reporting obligations related to data analysis units, implementation of service interventions, system redesign for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and quality-based outcome measures. The bill also adds a new section to the Health and Safety Code requiring that all reports to the governor or legislature be submitted by December 1st of the year they are due. Additionally, the bill requires the HHSC's data analysis unit to provide an annual report to various state leaders and a separate report on any identified anomalies to the commission's inspector general. The changes aim to streamline reporting processes, reduce administrative burden, and ensure more comprehensive and timely reporting on various health and human services initiatives. The bill includes a provision allowing state agencies to request federal waivers if needed for implementation and will take effect either immediately with a two-thirds legislative vote or on September 1, 2025.

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