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Information about permanency planning for children.

Communications from HHS to Texas Area Agencies on Aging

Texas Area Agencies on Aging procedural information.

The 28 area agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services.

HHSC has posted the notice “Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Transition: You Must Take Action Now!” (PDF) for program providers, financial management services agencies (FMSAs) and Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers to review.

Child Care Enforcement (CCE) will only accept a request for an administrative review that meets the requirements prescribed by 26 TAC Chapter 745, §745.8805.

HHSC has published proposed rule changes in Chapter 749, Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies.

The 88th Legislature, Regular Session, concluded on May 29.  A number of bills passed during the session that will affect child care operations regulated by Child Care Regulation (CCR).

HHSC issued Information Letter 2023-33 related to increased payment rates authorized under the 2024-25 General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 30(a)).

The online fee payment system for administrator licensing has been restored.

HHSC adopted new rules in Title 26, Chapter 745, Subchapters B, I and K to replace repealed rules in title 40, Chapter 745, Subchapter K.

The online fee payment system for Administrator Licensing has been halted until further notice due to IT related issues. IT is aware of the situation and is working to get it resolved.