Tex. Gov't Code Section 545.0002
Development and Implementation of Integration Plan

(a)

The commission, subject to the approval of the governor and the Legislative Budget Board, shall develop and implement a plan to integrate services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by health and human services agencies, the Texas Workforce Commission, and other agencies. The integration plan must include:

(1)

a reengineering of eligibility determination business processes;

(2)

streamlined service delivery;

(3)

a unified and integrated process for the transition from welfare to work; and

(4)

improved access to benefits and services for clients.

(b)

In developing and implementing the integration plan, the commission:

(1)

shall give priority to the design and development of computer hardware and software for and provide technical support relating to the integrated eligibility determination system;

(2)

shall consult with agencies whose programs are included in the plan, including the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Workforce Commission; and

(3)

may contract for appropriate professional and technical assistance.

(c)

The commission shall develop and implement the integrated system to achieve:

(1)

increased quality of and client access to services; and

(2)

savings in the cost of providing administrative and other services and staff as a result of streamlining and eliminating duplication of services.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.

Source: Section 545.0002 — Development and Implementation of Integration Plan, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­545.­htm#545.­0002 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

545.0001
Definitions 545.0002
Development and Implementation of Integration Plan 545.0003
Methods to Address Fraud and Eligibility Error Rate 545.0004
Contract for Integration Plan Implementation 545.0005
Use of Other Agencies’ Staff and Resources 545.0006
Funding 545.0051
Consolidated Recipient Identification and Benefits Issuance Method 545.0052
Expansion of Billing Coordination and Information Collection Activities 545.0053
Service Delivery Area Alignment 545.0054
Program to Improve and Monitor Certain Outcomes of Medicaid Recipients and Child Health Plan Program Enrollees 545.0055
Minimum Collection Goal for Recovery of Certain Benefits 545.0056
Distribution of Earned Income Tax Credit Information 545.0057
Application Assistance for Financial Assistance Recipients Eligible for Federal Programs 545.0101
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Medicaid and Child Health Plan Program Eligibility Determinations for Certain Children 545.0102
Verification of Immigration Status of Certain Applicants for Public Assistance Benefits 545.0103
Verification of Sponsorship Information for Certain Benefits Recipients or Enrollees 545.0104
Call Centers 545.0151
Definition 545.0152
Electronic Recording of Hearing 545.0153
Administrative Review 545.0154
Judicial Review 545.0201
Compliance with Solicitation Prohibitions 545.0202
Marketing Activities by Medicaid or Child Health Plan Program Providers 545.0203
Reimbursement Claims for Certain Medicaid or Child Health Plan Services Involving Supervised Providers 545.0204
Participation of Diagnostic Laboratory Service Providers in Certain Programs
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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