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Soliciting Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Members

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If you’re interested in issues related to behavioral health services and programs within Texas, you may want to apply to serve on the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner appoints members to the committee to serve terms expiring August 31, 2023. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m., August 3, 2020.

HHSC selects applicants on their qualifications, background, and interest in representing the diversity of all Texans. For this reason, HHSC considers applicants' ethnicity, gender, and geographic location.

It is preferred that you submit your application electronically, but you may submit the application by email, mail, or fax.

Email: HHS_Appointments@hhsc.state.tx.us, Attn: BHAC

Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission

 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Mail Code 0223

 Austin, TX 78751 Attn: Susanna Sparkman

Fax: 512-206-3984, Attn: BHAC

A Behavioral Health Advisory Committee member must regularly participate in committee meetings. They may also have to participate in subcommittee meetings, projects, and presentations. Committee meetings are held about once every three to four months in Austin or at the call of the presiding officer. To the extent permitted by the current state budget, a committee member may be repaid for their travel expenses to and from meetings if money is available and in accordance with the HHSC Travel Policy.

For more information about the committee visit the committee website or email Adriana Flores at bhac@hhsc.state.tx.us.

For more information about the application process, contact Susanna Sparkman at hhs_appointments@hhsc.state.tx.us.