Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 525.0154. Coordinated Strategic Plan and Biennial Plan Updates for Health and Human Services

(1) develop a coordinated, six-year strategic plan for health and human services in this state; and

(2) submit a biennial update of the plan to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives not later than October 1 of each even-numbered year.

(1) developing a comprehensive, statewide approach to the planning of health and human services;

(2) creating a continuum of care for families and individuals in need of health and human services;

(3) integrating health and human services to provide for the efficient and timely delivery of those services;

(4) maximizing existing resources through effective funds management and the sharing of administrative functions;

(5) effectively using management information systems to continually improve service delivery;

(6) providing systemwide accountability through effective monitoring mechanisms;

(7) promoting teamwork among the health and human services agencies and providing incentives for creativity;

(8) fostering innovation at the local level; and

(9) encouraging full participation of fathers in programs and services relating to children.

(1) existing strategic plans of health and human services agencies;

(2) health and human services priorities and plans governmental entities submit under Section 525.0155;

(3) facilitation of pending reorganizations or consolidations of health and human services agencies and programs;

(4) public comment, including comment documented through public hearings conducted under Section 523.0252; and

(5) budgetary issues, including projected agency needs and projected availability of funds. (Gov. Code, Secs. 531.022(a), (b), (c), (d).)