The Senate Health and Human Services Committee will meet
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:00am, to hear invited and public testimony
on the following interim charges:
Protecting Vulnerable Texans in Emergencies: Examine commercial residential settings for the
elderly and individuals with intellectual disabilities, including assisted
living facilities, boarding homes, group homes, and independent living
communities. Identify emergency preparedness and response protocols required
during severe weather for these populations. Make recommendations, if
necessary, for the establishment and enforcement of emergency protocols to
ensure vulnerable populations are protected.
Public testimony is limited to 2 minutes. If submitting
written testimony, please provide 20 copies, with your name on each copy, to
the Committee during the hearing.