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James (Jimmy) Ramirez is the deputy executive commissioner of Contract Management and Procurement Strategy within Medicaid and CHIP Services for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Crystal Starkey is the deputy executive commissioner of Family Health Services for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Michael Lopez is the deputy executive commissioner of Operations within Medicaid and CHIP Services for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Heather Fleming is the Deputy Chief Program and Services Officer for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Sylvia Hernandez Kauffman is the deputy executive commissioner of Information Technology and chief information officer for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Ricky Garcia serves as the deputy executive commissioner for Policy and Quality for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

The Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force was reestablished in 2019 by House Bill 1225 (also known as the Glenda Dawson Act), 86th Legislature, Regular Session. The Task Force is composed of 24 members, 20 appointed by the Governor, two members of the senate appointed by the lieutenant governor, and two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

HHS employees are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the Texans we serve. At HHS, your work matters, and we support you at each stage of your life and career as you fulfill the agency’s mission.

HHS is committed to hiring veterans, service members, and their families and creating a work environment that values and retains the skills service members bring to the job.