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A certificate holder must renew the certificate annually by paying the annual certificate renewal fee to Texas HHS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services before the expiration date. This page lists the requirements for certiicate renewal.

Information about the Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters online registry for interpreters

Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification program information for individuals seeking to become certified sign language interpreters in Texas

Culture change is an evolving process whereby a nursing home moves from being an institution driven by tasks and schedules to a place that reflects the residents wishes and their needs. With culture change comes a new way of thinking: focusing on residents' abilities, preferences and routines to provide care that meets their needs.

Information on how to become a licensed Nursing Facility provider in Texas.

The term "negotiated rulemaking" specifies a particular process to be used to draft a proposed rule. This process provides for a group of 12-15 stakeholders who represent differing interests affected by the proposed rule to negotiate and potentially reach agreement on a proposed rule.

HHSC is mandated to create and provide nursing facilities with one of the posters required by Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 554, §554.1921(e), the notice of how to file a complaint, giving the toll-free telephone number. This page provides information on how to obtain these posters.

Listing of handbooks and forms for nursing facility providers in Texas

Advance care planning means planning ahead for how you want to be treated if you are very ill or near death. This page provides information about that process for both providers and consumers.

Information about the licensing and regulation of nursing facilities (NFs) in Texas.

Texas local intellectual and developmental disability authorities (LIDDAs) provider information.

Information about permanency planning for children.

Licensing and regulation information for Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program providers in Texas.

IDD Program Eligibility & Support (IDD PES) has both advisors and reviewers. Reviewers can help with level of care determinations.