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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 87 - OMBUDSMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A - PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS
SECTION/RULE §87.5 - Establishment of Ombudsman Programs and Appointment of Ombudsman
Chapter Review Date 12/27/2023

(a) Texas Government Code §531.9912 requires the following programs to be established by the HHSC executive commissioner: (1) the HHS office of the ombudsman in accordance with Texas Government Code §531.9915; (2) the ombudsman for children and youth in foster care in accordance with Texas Government Code §531.9931;(3) the ombudsman for managed care assistance in accordance with Texas Government Code §531.9932;(4) the ombudsman for behavioral health access to care in accordance with Texas Government Code §531.9933; and(5) the ombudsman for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability in accordance with Texas Government Code §531.9934. (b) The HHSC executive commissioner appoints an ombudsman for each ombudsman program to serve at the will of the HHSC executive commissioner.

Source Note: The provisions of this §87.5 adopted to be effective April 3, 2025, 50 TexReg 2203.

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