SECTION 89.4. Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee

(a) Executive Order RP-42 created the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee (ATWAC) and established the purpose and responsibilities of ATWAC. The ATWAC advises and makes recommendations to DADS consistent with Executive Order RP-42.

(b) The tasks of the ATWAC include:

(1) identifying and discussing aging policy issues;

(2) assessing state government readiness to address issues facing older Texans;

(3) promoting increased local community preparedness for aging Texans; and

(4) assisting DADS by providing recommendations, including recommendations for changes to the Aging Texas Well Plan.

(c) The composition of the membership of the ATWAC, and the number of members required to convene a meeting and transact committee business are set forth in the ATWAC by-laws.

(d) The ATWAC meets quarterly and submits reports of committee meetings to the commissioner or designee. The frequency and type of reports are set forth in the ATWAC by-laws.

(e) The ATWAC is abolished on March 1, 2026.

Source Note: The provisions of this §89.4 adopted to be effective March 20, 2016, 41 TexReg 1971