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December 10, 2014      1:28 PM

Sunset Advisory Commission signs off on HHSC consolidation

"This reorganization … will better serve our most vulnerable citizens,” Sen. Nelson says.

The Sunset Advisory Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend that The Legislature reorganize the state's five health and human services agencies into one agency. The idea is that this move will "better coordinate programs" and streamline administrative support.

"This reorganization of Texas health and human services agencies will better serve our most vulnerable citizens and will create one front door for Texans who are seeking services," said Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, who chairs the advisory commission. "By creating one agency, we will also be able to eliminate duplicative functions and inefficiencies throughout our health and human services."