H.B. No. 4700 amends the Government Code to update the responsibilities and composition of the Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council. The bill specifies that the executive council shall seek and receive public comment on commission rulemaking activities, replacing the previous requirement to comment on proposed rules. Additionally, it clarifies the composition of the executive council by stating that it includes the executive commissioner, the director of each division established by the executive commissioner, the commissioner of a health and human services agency, the commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services, and other individuals appointed by the executive commissioner.

The bill also removes references to a previous section of the law that is set to expire, thereby streamlining the council's structure. The changes aim to enhance public engagement in the commission's rulemaking process and ensure that the council's composition reflects current operational needs. This act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 523.0102, Government Code 523.0103 (Government Code 523)