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."
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