Committee Summary
Committee Members (9)
- Chairman: State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham)
- Vice-Chairman: State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock)
- Members:
- State Sen. César Blanco (D-El Paso)
- State Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood)
- State Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills)
- State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola)
- State Sen. Morgan LaMantia (D-South Padre Island)
- State Sen. Borris Miles (D-Houston)
- State Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland)
Committee Partisan Split
6R – 3D
Committee Efficiency
| Legislation Referred to Committee | Legislation Voted Out of Committee | Overall Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 559 | 204 | 36.49% |
Number of Committee Meetings: 19
| Legislation Status | HBs | HJRs | HCRs | SBs | SJRs | SCRs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred to Committee | 190 | 0 | 0 | 366 | 3 | 0 |
| Voted Out of Committee | 93 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 0 |
| Efficiency | 48.95% | – | – | 30.33% | 0% | – |
Committee Jurisdiction
The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services oversees a broad range of issues related to the health and well-being of Texas residents. Key areas of jurisdiction for the committee include
- Children’s Mental Health: The committee reviews and makes recommendations to improve care and services available to children with high acuity mental and behavioral health needs, aiming to support family preservation and prevent entry into the child welfare system.
- Access to Health Care: The committee evaluates current access to primary and mental health care, especially in medically underserved areas. They examine regulatory and licensing flexibilities that could improve access to care while ensuring patient safety.
- Health Insurance: The committee examines the Texas health insurance market, looking into alternatives to employer-based insurance and identifying barriers that Texans face when navigating the health insurance market. They make recommendations to help individuals obtain health care coverage.
- Workforce Challenges: The committee addresses workforce challenges in State Supported Living Centers and State Hospitals, aiming to improve staffing and care quality in these facilities.
- Monitoring Implementation of Legislation: The committee monitors the implementation of health-related legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, ensuring that policies are effectively enacted and recommending improvements as necessary.
Committee Contact Information
Capitol Location
Sam Houston Building, 420
Phone Number
(512) 463-0360
