Government Code § 525.0151

Sec. 525.0151. PLANNING AND DELIVERY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GENERALLY. The executive commissioner shall: (1) facilitate and enforce coordinated planning and delivery of health and human services, including: (A) colocation of services; (B) integrated intake; and (C) coordinated referral and case management; (2) establish and enforce uniform regional boundaries for all health and human services agencies; (3) carry out statewide health and human services needs surveys and forecasting; (4) perform independent special-outcome evaluations of health and human services programs and activities; and (5) on request of a governmental entity that coordinates the delivery of health and human services in regions, counties, and municipalities of this state, assist the entity in implementing a coordinated plan that: (A) may include colocation of services, integrated intake, and coordinated referral and case management; and (B) is tailored to the entity's needs and priorities. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 1620), Sec. 8.021(a), eff. September 1, 2025.