Bill: SB 1628, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

Senate Health and Human Services

2nd Chamber Committee

House Human Services

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Positive Neutral Positive Positive Positive

Author(s)

Borris Miles

Sponsor(s)

Toni Rose

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of the ombudsman to resolve complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services. 

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 1628 would require the Executive Commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to develop and implement a uniform process for the ombudsman to receive and resolve complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services throughout the state.

Vote Recommendation Notes

SB 1628 provides greater oversight over the Department of Family and Protective Services. This supports individual liberty, personal responsibility, limited government, and the free market. Texas Action supports SB 1628. 


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