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Changes to Texas Administrative Code Chapter References for HHS System

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As part of the transformation of the Health and Human Services (HHS) system, rule chapters are being relocated in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC).

Effective July 1, 2021, rules in:

  • 40 TAC Social Services and Assistance, Part 1, Department of Aging and Disability Services, Chapter 62, Transition Assistance Services

Will be transferred to:

  • 26 TAC Health and Human Services, Part 1, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Chapter 272, Transition Assistance Services.

The table below outlines recent rule transfers.

Rule Title

Current TAC

New TAC

Introduction

40 TAC Sub A

26 TAC Sub A

Purpose

40 TAC §62.1

26 TAC §272.1

Definitions

40 TAC §62.3

26 TAC §272.3

Service Description

40 TAC §62.5

26 TAC §272.5

TAS in the HCS Program

40 TAC §62.7

26 TAC §272.7

TAS Provider Requirements

40 TAC Sub B

26 TAC Sub B

General Contracting Requirements

40 TAC §62.11

26 TAC §272.11

Staff Requirements

40 TAC Sub C

26 TAC Sub C

Staff Requirements

40 TAC §62.21

26 TAC §272.21

Service Delivery Requirements

40 TAC Sub D

26 TAC Sub D

Service Delivery

40 TAC §62.33

26 TAC §272.33

Claims Payments and Documentation

40 TAC Sub E

26 TAC Sub E

Record Keeping

40 TAC §62.41

26 TAC §272.41

You will need to refer to the new TAC chapters after July 1, 2021. All letters, memoranda, and other guidance remain in effect while HHSC updates outdated references. The rule transfer notice was posted in the June 11, 2021, issue of the Texas Register.

If you have questions about these administrative moves, email the Rules Coordination Office.