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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the certified nurse aide registry and the regulation of certified nurse aides by the Texas Board of Nursing. [SB-791]
Relating to the certified nurse aide registry and the regulation of certified nurse aides by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Left Pending In Committee on 05/20/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the employee misconduct registry and employee certification posting requirements for certain facilities. [SB-785]
Relating to the employee misconduct registry and employee certification posting requirements for certain facilities.

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Placed On General State Calendar on 05/23/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to long-term care consumer information and Medicaid waiver programs. [SB-705]
Relating to long-term care consumer information and Medicaid waiver programs.

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Effective Immediately on 06/19/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded. [SB-70]
Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/16/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of certain facilities and agencies serving children, the elderly, or persons who are disabled; providing criminal penalties. [SB-67]
Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of certain facilities and agencies serving children, the elderly, or persons who are disabled; providing criminal penalties.

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson No Action Taken In Committee on 05/19/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation and to certain legal protections for individuals with disabilities; providing criminal penalties. [SB-643]
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation and to certain legal protections for individuals with disabilities; providing criminal penalties.

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Signed By The Governor on 06/11/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services pilot program. [SB-50]
Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services pilot program.

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 02/10/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to surveys of certain premises at which home and community-based services providers provide services. [SB-40]
Relating to surveys of certain premises at which home and community-based services providers provide services.

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/16/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to providing home-based and community-based support services under the Medicaid program to persons who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities. [SB-37]
Relating to providing home-based and community-based support services under the Medicaid program to persons who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities.

Sponsored by: Rep. Abel Herrero Effective Immediately on 05/30/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to informal caregiver support services and to the appointment of a successor guardian for certain wards adjudicated as totally incapacitated. [SB-271]
Relating to informal caregiver support services and to the appointment of a successor guardian for certain wards adjudicated as totally incapacitated.

Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Harris Effective Immediately on 06/19/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of a strategic plan to improve long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities. [SB-2407]
Relating to the creation of a strategic plan to improve long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities.

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/23/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to reducing state school commitments and increasing community services for persons with mental retardation. [SB-2360]
Relating to reducing state school commitments and increasing community services for persons with mental retardation.

Sponsored by: Sen. Rodney Ellis Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/16/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain reporting duties of the attorney general and the Department of Aging and Disability Service. [SB-2273]
Relating to certain reporting duties of the attorney general and the Department of Aging and Disability Service.

Sponsored by: Sen. Kel Seliger Placed On General State Calendar on 05/22/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a wellness grant program for individuals with disabilities. [SB-1781]
Relating to the establishment of a wellness grant program for individuals with disabilities.

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Read First Time on 03/20/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to informal caregiver support services. [SB-1766]
Relating to informal caregiver support services.

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirk Watson Placed On General State Calendar on 05/21/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to long-term care consumer information made available through the Internet. [SB-1513]
Relating to long-term care consumer information made available through the Internet.

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirk Watson Read First Time on 03/17/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of criminal Medicaid fraud and certain other offenses related to Medicaid fraud; providing penalties. [SB-1432]
Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of criminal Medicaid fraud and certain other offenses related to Medicaid fraud; providing penalties.

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Creighton Placed On Major State Calendar on 05/26/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of the State Developmental Center Evaluation Authority and the residential placement of individuals with mental retardation. [SB-1407]
Relating to the creation of the State Developmental Center Evaluation Authority and the residential placement of individuals with mental retardation.

Sponsored by: Sen. Eliot Shapleigh Considered In Public Hearing on 04/28/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to authorization for the Department of Aging and Disability Services to conduct a desk review instead of an inspection when issuing a license after a change in ownership of certain facilities. [SB-1124]
Relating to authorization for the Department of Aging and Disability Services to conduct a desk review instead of an inspection when issuing a license after a change in ownership of certain facilities.

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Placed On General State Calendar on 05/21/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Approving the system-wide settlement agreement with the United State Department of Justice resolving certain investigations of state mental retardation facilities. [HCR-255]
Approving the system-wide settlement agreement with the United State Department of Justice resolving certain investigations of state mental retardation facilities.

Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick Rose Motion To Suspend Rules Fails on 05/23/2009

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