Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council

The Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council is established by Government Code, Section 531.0051, to receive public input and advise the HHSC Executive Commissioner regarding the operation of the commission. The Executive Council reviews policies related to the operation of the Health and Human Services system and its programs.

Operation of the Executive Council is adopted in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 351, Subchapter A, Section 351.4. The Executive Council seeks and receives public comment on:

  • proposed rules;
  • recommendations of advisory committees established under Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 351, Subchapter B, concerning Advisory Committees;
  • legislative appropriations request or other documents related to the appropriations process;
  • the operation of health and human services programs; and
  • other items the Executive Commissioner determines appropriate.

2024 Meeting Dates

  • Feb. 15, 2024
  • May 16, 2024
  • Aug. 15, 2024
  • Nov. 21, 2024

Archived Meetings

Members

  • Cecile Erwin Young, HHS Executive Commissioner
  • Maurice McCreary, Jr., HHSC, Chief Operating Officer
  • Jordan Dixon, HHSC, Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer
  • Michelle Alletto, HHSC, Chief Program and Services Officer
  • Emily Zalkovsky, HHSC, Chief Medicaid and CHIP Services Officer
  • Raymond Charles Winter, HHS Inspector General
  • Stephanie Muth, Commissioner, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
  • Dr. Jennifer Shuford, Commissioner, Texas Department of State Health Services
  • Dr. Dipen Parikh, Southlake, TX, Public Member
  • Toya White, McKinney, TX, Public Member

More Information

Email the Advisory Committee Coordination Office for information including older archived meetings.