Department of State Health Services
Rule Transfers
During the 84th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 200, addressing the reorganization of health and human services delivery in Texas. As a result, certain functions previously performed by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), including client services, certain regulatory functions, and the operation of state hospitals, transferred to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in accordance with Texas Government Code, §531.0201 and §531.02011. The DSHS rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 131, Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facilities, that are related to these transferred functions, are being transferred to HHSC under Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 509, Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facilities.
The rules will be transferred in the Texas Administrative Code effective November 29, 2024.
The following table outlines the rule transfer:
Figure: 25 TAC Chapter 131 (.pdf)
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During the 84th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 200, addressing the reorganization of health and human services delivery in Texas. As a result, certain functions previously performed by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), including client services, certain regulatory functions, and the operation of state hospitals, transferred to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in accordance with Texas Government Code, §531.0201 and §531.02011. The DSHS rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 137, Birthing Centers, that are related to these transferred functions, are being transferred to HHSC under Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 503, Birthing Centers.
The rules will be transferred in the Texas Administrative Code effective November 29, 2024.
The following table outlines the rule transfer:
Figure: 25 TAC Chapter 137 (.pdf)
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During the 84th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 200, addressing the reorganization of health and human services delivery in Texas. As a result, certain functions previously performed by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), including client services, certain regulatory functions, and the operation of state hospitals, transferred to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in accordance with Texas Government Code, §531.0201 and §531.02011. The DSHS rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 138, Disposition of Embryonic and Fetal Tissue Remains, that are related to these transferred functions, are being transferred to HHSC under Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 512, Disposition of Embryonic and Fetal Tissue Remains.
The rules will be transferred in the Texas Administrative Code effective November 29, 2024.
The following table outlines the rule transfer:
Figure: 25 TAC Chapter 138 (.pdf)
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During the 84th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 200, addressing the reorganization of health and human services delivery in Texas. As a result, certain functions previously performed by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), including client services, certain regulatory functions, and the operation of state hospitals, transferred to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in accordance with Texas Government Code, §531.0201 and §531.02011. The DSHS rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 229, Food and Drug, Subchapter J, Minimum Standards for Narcotic Treatment Programs, that are related to these transferred functions, are being transferred to HHSC under Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 563, Minimum Standards for Narcotic Treatment Programs.
The rules will be transferred in the Texas Administrative Code effective November 29, 2024.
The following table outlines the rule transfer:
Figure: 25 TAC Chapter 229, Subchapter J (.pdf)
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