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Public hearings have been announced by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The Texas Lobby Group is making this information public as a service for all Texas LobbyistsPolitical Consultants, and Government Consultants, and other interested parties.

Historically Underutilized Business Training

May 24, 2012 – 2 pm to 3:30 pm

Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
4501
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is pleased to announce its Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan (HSP) training.

This training is available to current HUB and non-HUB contractors who wish to conduct business with the HHSC. State of Texas Purchasers and Contract Managers are also welcomed to attend the training. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be given.

This training will provide information regarding:

1) developing and submitting a HSP;

2) maintaining compliance with the HSP Requirements; and

3) post award HSP reporting.

The HHSC HUB Program Office will continue to offer these trainings throughout the year.

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Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters

June 6, 2012 – 9 am to noon.

Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
Room 1420
4900 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin

-Call to order.
-Approval of minutes for March 30, 2012 meeting (vote required).
-Report on administrative action items from last meeting.
-Update on committee vacancy.
-Discussion of interpreter training self assessment from National Council on Interpreting in Health Care.
-Report of subcommittees: web site, definitions.
-Discussion on standards for translation quality.
-Discussion of recommendations for Executive Commissioner before the next Legislative Session.
-Public comment.*
-Discussion of goals, work plan and schedule for next meeting.
-Adjourn.

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Task Force for Children with Special Needs

May 25, 2012 – 9 am.

Health and Human Services Commission
John H. Winters Building
Public Hearing Room
701 West 51st St.
Austin

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Historically Underutilized Business Training

June 22, 2012 – 10 am to 11:30 am

Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
4501
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is pleased to announce its Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan (HSP) training.

This training is available to current HUB and non-HUB contractors who wish to conduct business with the HHSC. State of Texas Purchasers and Contract Managers are also welcomed to attend the training. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be given.

This training will provide information regarding:

1) developing and submitting a HSP;

2) maintaining compliance with the HSP Requirements; and

3) post award HSP reporting.

The HHSC HUB Program Office will continue to offer these trainings throughout the year.

Click here for more details…

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Historically Underutilized Business Training

July 20, 2012 – 10 am to 11:30 am

Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
4501
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is pleased to announce its Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan (HSP) training.

Click here for more details…