Tex.
Gov't Code Section 525.0154
Coordinated Strategic Plan and Biennial Plan Updates for Health and Human Services
(a)
The executive commissioner shall:(1)
develop a coordinated, six-year strategic plan for health and human services in this state; and(2)
submit a biennial update of the plan to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives not later than October 1 of each even-numbered year.(b)
The coordinated strategic plan must include the following goals:(1)
developing a comprehensive, statewide approach to the planning of health and human services;(2)
creating a continuum of care for families and individuals in need of health and human services;(3)
integrating health and human services to provide for the efficient and timely delivery of those services;(4)
maximizing existing resources through effective funds management and the sharing of administrative functions;(5)
effectively using management information systems to continually improve service delivery;(6)
providing systemwide accountability through effective monitoring mechanisms;(7)
promoting teamwork among the health and human services agencies and providing incentives for creativity;(8)
fostering innovation at the local level; and(9)
encouraging full participation of fathers in programs and services relating to children.(c)
In developing the coordinated strategic plan and plan updates under this section, the executive commissioner shall consider:(1)
existing strategic plans of health and human services agencies;(2)
health and human services priorities and plans governmental entities submit under Section 525.0155 (Coordination with Local Governmental Entities);(3)
facilitation of pending reorganizations or consolidations of health and human services agencies and programs;(4)
public comment, including comment documented through public hearings conducted under Section 523.0252 (Public Hearings); and(5)
budgetary issues, including projected agency needs and projected availability of funds.
Source:
Section 525.0154 — Coordinated Strategic Plan and Biennial Plan Updates for Health and Human Services, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.525.htm#525.0154 (accessed May 26, 2025).
