Public Hearing.  The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on the Health and Human Services (HHS) System Draft Strategic Plan for 2013-2017, which covers the provision of health and human services in Texas.  This plan includes the HHS Coordinated Strategic Plan, required every two years by the Texas Government Code, Section 531.022, and the five HHS agencies’ strategic plans, required by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2056.  Representatives will attend from the HHS agencies listed here.

• The Health and Human Services Commission
• The Department of Aging and Disability Services
• The Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
• The Department of Family and Protective Services
• The Department of State Health Services

Draft Strategic Plan. Those interested may view the draft plan online at the HHSC website, www.hhsc.state.tx.us, on or after May 16, 2012.  An electronic mailbox linked to the website will be available for comments.  Printed copies may be obtained by contacting Laura Lucinda at 512-424-4268, fax 512-424-6840 or laura.lucinda@hhsc.state.tx.us on or after May 16, 2012.

Written Comments. Written comments regarding the HHS System Strategic Plan Draft may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012.  Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email.  The addresses are provided as follows.

U.S. Mail
Attention: HHS Strategic Planning
HHSC Strategic Decision Support, Mail Code 1950
P.O. Box 13247
Austin, Texas 78711-3247

Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery
Attention: HHS Strategic Planning
HHSC Strategic Decision Support, Mail Code 1950
4900 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78751-2316

Phone number for package delivery:  512-424-4268

Fax
Attention: Laura Lucinda at 512-424-6840

E-mail
laura.lucinda@hhsc.state.tx.us