What is TxHmL?
TxHmL provides selected essential services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in their family homes or their own homes.
COVID-19 Resources
- Updated COVID-19 FAQs for HCS and TxHmL Providers (PDF)
- TXHML COVID-19 Updated Emergency Rules (PDF)
- COVID-19 FAQ for HCS and TxHmL Providers with General Questions also Applicable to ICF/IID (PDF)
Communications
Please click here for Provider Communications.
Contact Program Staff
- Provider/policy information: txhml@hhsc.state.tx.us / txhmlpolicy@hhsc.state.tx.us
- Contracting information: 512-438-3234 / IDDWaiverContractEnrollment@hhsc.state.tx.us
- Eligibility information: Your local authority
- Regional nurses: Community Services regional contacts for your region
Publications
- Explanation of the TxHmL program brochure explains the types of services and supports provided to Texas with developmental disabilities or a related condition so they can continue to live with their families or in their own homes. PDF in English | PDF in Spanish
- Your Rights in the Texas Home Living Program explains the rights and privileges consumers have when receiving services through the program. PDF in English | PDF in Spanish
Regulatory Comment Card Survey
- Please click here to take a short survey about the recent visit to your facility by Texas Health and Human Services Regulatory Services.
- Please click here to take a short survey about the recent visit to your facility by Texas Health and Human Services Regulatory Services.
Statutes & Rules
State
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 9: Texas Home Living Program (TxHmL) and Community First Choice (CFC)
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 41: Consumer-Directed Services
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 49: Contracting for Community Services
Federal
Other Rules and Statutes
HB 3720
Review Tools & Forms
Additional Resources
- Comprehensive Nursing Assessment (PDF)
- HCS and TxHmL Transformation Webinar (PDF)
- Interpretive Guidance Booklet (PDF)
- HCS & TxHmL Certification Principles Webinar Series: Participant Q&A (PDF)